"IT Morning News" time, hello everyone. It is Thursday, October 15, 2026, and today's important tech news includes:
1. Apple market cap milestone: closing value tops 5 trillion USD for the first time
Apple's closing market capitalization stood above 5 trillion USD for the first time on October 14 (IT Home note: about 33.53 trillion RMB at current exchange rates), making it the second company in the world after NVIDIA to reach this milestone. >> View details
2. Man posted AI video spreading rumors about AITO; Seres sues seeking millions in damages
According to Shenlan Finance, Seres Automobile Co., Ltd. disclosed that it has filed a civil lawsuit against a short-video user on the Douyin platform. Using AI tools, that user synthesized fake footage of an AITO vehicle's body collapsing while driving and posted it online to smear the vehicle's safety performance. Seres demands that the user delete the infringing statements, make a public written apology, pay 1 million yuan (100 wan) in infringement damages, and bear the litigation costs related to the case. >> View details
3. Apple iPhone 15 Pro and later domestic models file large model registration numbers: Apple Intelligence, Tongyi Wanxiang, Tongyi Qianwen
IT Homefound that Apple's iPhone 15 Pro / Pro Max and above models all added large model registration numbers on September 29, including iPhone Air、iPhone Duo。>> View details
4. Doubao phone assistant announces gradual opening of screen automation operation permissions for third-party apps; Alibaba and Tencent-affiliated apps explicitly refuse
Doubao phone assistant stated that after the public notice period ends, developers can still declare refusal at any time, and Doubao phone assistant will promptly disable related operations. For apps that have explicitly declared refusal, the agent will not operate them. >> View details
5. New authors must complete their books to sign contracts; Fanqie Novel reportedly sharply raises signing thresholds
According to the latest adjustment, starting from October 12, 2026, new works by Lv.0 and Lv.1 authors can only choose the "completed-work signing mode," and only Lv.2 and above authors can freely choose between serialized signing and completed-work signing. >> View details
6. Apple announces estimated repair costs for the iPhone Duo foldable phone: inner screen damage 7998 yuan, battery service 1898 yuan
Apple's official website has now published the estimated repair costs for the iPhone Duo phone. >> View details
7. WeChat launches "Green Bubble Short Dramas"; netizens joke "grown up and still watching red fruit green bubble"
Tencent recently quietly launched the "Green Bubble Short Dramas" WeChat mini program, featuring "free good dramas, watch with one tap." >> View details
8. Domestic lithography machines go overseas: Jiangsu Hysi's 17th export product bound for Europe is ready to go
On October 12, 2026, a customer acceptance delegation from overseas entered the cleanroom of Jiangsu Hysi Semiconductor Technology Co., Ltd. to conduct factory acceptance of a fully automatic lithography machine about to be exported. >> View details
9. Apple's Cook appears at iQIYI headquarters, personally received by iQIYI CEO Gong Yu
According to shares from multiple bloggers / netizens, Tim Cook, Apple's former CEO and current Executive Chairman of Apple's Board of Directors, visited iQIYI headquarters on October 14, where he was personally received by iQIYI CEO Gong Yu. >> View details
10. miHoYo Legal Department: Genshin Impact offline tester who leaked information abroad is finally held accountable, ordered to pay 500,000 in compensation
Recently, the commercial secret infringement case involving the leak of unreleased character and event information from Genshin Impact offline tests reached a final ruling. The court rejected the appeal in the second instance and upheld the first-instance judgment, finding that the tester Jin infringed on commercial secrets, and ordered him to cease the infringement and compensate miHoYo a total of 500,000 yuan in economic losses and reasonable expenses. >> View details
11. DJI Dock 4 released: first battery-swap unattended platform with 25-second automatic battery swap, bundle priced at 167,999 yuan
The DJI Dock 4 bundle, which includes the DJI Matrice 5TD drone and DJI O4 ground station, has an official domestic price of 167,999 yuan, which is the hardware price of the product. >> View details
12. Huawei Enjoy 100 series phone preview leaks: sources say the Pro continues with the Kirin 8 series platform + a 6.84-inch 1.5K LTPS flat-screen solution
On October 14, blogger @数码闲聊站 revealed that the Huawei Enjoy 100 series phone Pro will come in four colors: Obsidian Gold Black / Snow White / Quicksand Gold / Azure Sea, with the screen still being a 6.84-inch 1.5K LTPS flat screen, built on the Kirin 8 series platform, and a battery capacity exceeding 8000mAh. The standard and lower-end versions will come in three colors: Phantom Night Black / Glacier White / Cloud Water Blue, will be made as carrier-channel phones, including a China Mobile AI customized version, to continue driving sales volume. >> View details
13. JD's 7,999-yuan Apple iPhone Duo early-bird benefits bundle is back on shelves, and this time it's refundable
The previously delisted JD iPhone Duo early-bird benefits bundle is now back on shelves, purchasable only by PLUS members, with a new mechanism allowing refunds if unused within 24 hours. Users will gain purchase eligibility at 20:00 on October 16, and can choose between 256GB and 512GB versions, with additional benefits such as repurchase subsidies and trade-in repair services. >> View details
14. Sources say Anthropic's Q3 revenue reached 16.8 billion US dollars and it has achieved adjusted profitability
Anthropic posted Q3 revenue of 16.8 billion USD, achieved adjusted profitability with an 85% gross margin, and expects to kick off its IPO roadshow as early as the week of November 9, with a listing possible before Thanksgiving. But competition from OpenAI and Meta, along with AI safety scrutiny, remain potential variables. >> View details
15. Apple's Cook appears at Tsinghua University: attends the School of Economics and Management's Advisory Board annual meeting, currently serving as chairman
On October 13, multiple netizens posted photos and videos showing Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook at Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management. Other netizens also posted images showing that Tsinghua University held the 2026 meeting of the Advisory Board of its School of Economics and Management that day. >> View details
16. Xiaomi REDMI K100 standard edition phone rumored to pack the largest battery in Xiaomi's lineup, Bose dual speakers and other configs, positioned in the 3,500 yuan tier
Blogger @数码闲聊站 posted on October 14, leaking peripheral configuration details of the Xiaomi REDMI K100 standard edition. He revealed that the new phone packs the largest battery in Xiaomi's lineup, a dedicated display chip, a relatively large motor, and Bose dual speakers — the type of device that doesn't chase gimmicky specs. >> View details
17. Omdia: Chinese mainland smartphone shipments in 2026Q3 hit a same-period low not seen since 2013
Omdia Chief Analyst Hayden Hou noted that manufacturers are actively adjusting their product lines to cope with device cost pressure caused by soaring prices of components such as memory. >> View details
18. Xiaomi HyperOS 4 app store adds floating bottom bar; Hu Xinxin reveals the REDMI K100 series phones will soon push the first batch of official system updates
Blogger @缪特mt revealed in a post on October 14 that the app store in Xiaomi's HyperOS 4 system has added a floating bottom bar design, with the search box changed to a system-like style. Xiaomi REDMI Product Manager Hu Xinxin subsequently reposted the Weibo post, revealing that the REDMI K100 series phones will soon push the first batch of official HyperOS 4 system updates. >> View details
19. He Xiaopeng teases the XPeng MONA L05: a large five-seater SUV with a youthful feel
The new car will open pre-sales on 10/15 (October 15); some configurations and body specifications have been announced, offering two powertrain options, pure electric and extended-range, focusing on refined, above-class, and intelligent experiences, delivering a maxed-out experience at the 30-wan (300,000-yuan) level. >> View details
20. Xiaomi REDMI K100 standard edition phone gets network access approval, supports 100W fast charging
A new 5G phone under Xiaomi with model number M786BC passed 3C certification on October 12, supporting 100W fast charging. Blogger @数码闲聊站 stated that this is the REDMI K100 standard edition phone. >> View details
That's all for today. IT Morning Report, see you tomorrow.