Apple Plans to Launch Foldable iPhone in 2026
Apple plans to launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026 and a foldable iPad in 2028. Both devices will feature ultra-thin glass covers exclusively supplied by Corning.
Apple to Launch AI-Powered Web Search Tool Next Year
On September 4, 2025, sources revealed that Apple plans to launch its own AI-based web search tool next year, aiming to compete with companies like OpenAI and Perplexity AI. This move indicates that Apple will further expand its layout in the field of artificial intelligence and enhance its competitiveness in the intelligent search market.
Institution: AR Glasses Shipments Expected to Reach 32.1 Million Units by 2030
According to the latest report released by TrendForce, in 2025, as international brands successively launch AR glasses prototypes and Meta is expected to release its AR glasses “Celeste” in the near future, market attention to AR devices has begun to heat up. Coupled with the price decline of OLEDoS products, global AR shipments are expected to reach 600,000 units in 2025. In the long term, the information (information prompt) AR market has strong growth momentum. Starting from 2028, as high-end full-color AR technology becomes mature and more sophisticated products designed by international giants are launched one after another, shipments are expected to reach 32.1 million units by 2030.
Institution: Shipments of Smart Home Cleaning Robots Grew 33% in the First Half of the Year
The latest “Global Smart Home Cleaning Robot Device Market Quarterly Tracking Report, Q2 2025” released by International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that the global smart home cleaning robot market shipped 15.352 million units in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 33%, indicating strong market demand for the category. Among them, lawn mowing robots shipped 2.343 million units in the first half, a year-on-year surge of 327.2%.
UBTech Secures World’s Largest Humanoid Robot Order Worth 250 Million Yuan
Following the acquisition of the largest single order for a humanoid robot enterprise worldwide worth nearly 100 million yuan in July, UBTech has secured another 250 million yuan procurement contract for embodied intelligent humanoid robot products and solutions from a domestic enterprise. The contract mainly involves the humanoid robot Walker S2 (equipped with an autonomous hot-swappable battery system), and UBTech will start delivering under the contract within this year. This is also the largest humanoid robot contract globally to date.
AUX Electric Lists on Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Opening a New Chapter in Global Development
On September 2, AUX Electric Co., Ltd. was officially listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, becoming the third leading enterprise in China’s air-conditioning industry to be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking a key step in the company’s global strategy.
Digital China Expands into Robotics Industry, Partnering with Unitree and Other Enterprises
On September 2, 2025, Digital China disclosed at its earnings conference that the company is actively expanding into the robotics industry and has reached cooperation with multiple leading embodied intelligence enterprises such as Unitree. This cooperation not only covers product distribution business but also aims to jointly develop solutions suitable for specific scenarios such as inspection and security. It is worth noting that technological breakthroughs have also been made in the production of core robot components. For example, the Automatic spring white disc machine, through the linkage of high-precision cam indexers and visual inspection, can achieve a dimensional tolerance control of ±0.01mm for spring white disc parts, providing stable component support for key parts such as robot joints and sensor bases, and promoting the efficiency of localization of core robot components. Digital China stated that this move aims to rely on its full-stack business system to promote the implementation of enterprise AI strategies and strengthen its supporting capabilities in the field of AI infrastructure.
Garmin Launches Fenix 8 Pro Smartwatch, First to Feature Micro LED Screen and Integrated Satellite Communication
Garmin officially released the Fenix 8 Pro series smartwatches, which for the first time adopt a Micro LED display with a peak brightness of 4500 nits and integrate satellite communication and LTE functions. The series is divided into AMOLED and Micro LED versions. The Micro LED version features over 400,000 independent light control units, equipped with sapphire glass and a titanium alloy bezel, ensuring clear display even in strong light.
Jinan Municipal Bureau of Big Data Signs AI Cooperation Agreement with Huawei
Recently, Jinan Municipal Bureau of Big Data and Huawei officially signed an artificial intelligence cooperation agreement, aiming to promote the application of artificial intelligence technology in urban digital transformation. This cooperation will focus on AI technology development and industrial integration, improving the intelligence level of government services and urban governance. The cooperation covers multiple areas such as technical research, platform construction, and talent training, marking a key step for Jinan in the field of artificial intelligence.
Wenzhou Establishes Zhejiang’s First Artificial Intelligence Bureau
On September 3, 2025, Wenzhou officially unveiled its Artificial Intelligence Bureau. The Wenzhou Municipal Bureau of Data will also operate under the name of the Artificial Intelligence Bureau, becoming the first city in Zhejiang Province to establish such a bureau. This move aims to promote the development of the artificial intelligence industry and technological innovation, further boosting the high-quality development of Wenzhou’s digital economy.
Jinan Establishes 1 Billion Yuan Semiconductor and Artificial Intelligence Fund
On September 3, Jinan Zhongying Chuangfa Semiconductor & Artificial Intelligence Equity Investment Partnership (Limited Partnership) was registered and established. The general partners are Jinan Technology Venture Capital Group Co., Ltd. and BOC International Investment Limited, with a total capital contribution of 1 billion yuan. This initiative aims to promote the development of the local semiconductor and artificial intelligence sectors.
