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On October 9, reports indicated that the significant increase in storage chip costs has forced Apple to raise prices and suppress demand. Apple has requested some suppliers to reduce the production of recently released iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max components. A journalist verified with an Apple supply chain company, where a representative stated that after Apple provided new shipping guidance, orders for the iPhone 18 Pro decreased, while orders for the iPhone 18 Pro Max increased, resulting in little overall change in order volume.Another supply chain representative mentioned that the rumors are clearly one-sided. Due to strong demand for the iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple adjusted some iPhone 18 Pro orders to the iPhone 18 Pro Max, with the total not decreasing, which benefits the high-end supply chain for the Pro Max. In September, Apple released the iPhone 18 Pro series, and due to product planning adjustments, the basic model of the iPhone 18 has not yet been launched. The starting prices for the two models released this time are 9,999 yuan and 10,999 yuan, which is an increase compared to the iPhone 17 Pro series.During the initial sales in mid-September, a journalist observed outside the official Apple retail store in Shenzhen that the buyback market for the iPhone 18 Pro was relatively weak, with some scalpers not purchasing, and even the buyback price was lower than the official starting price. Currently, the supply of the iPhone 18 Pro is relatively sufficient, with staff indicating that only the black version of the 512GB model is in stock, while other memory versions have ample supply. The iPhone 18 Pro Max has not yet been made available for purchase offline.

According to Nikkei News, due to weak demand, Apple (AAPL.O) has reduced orders for the iPhone 18 Pro.

AI company Hone announced the launch of Engines, referring to it as AI that is accountable for business outcomes. Hone stated that chatbots provide answers, agents perform tasks, while Engines deliver results and measure the value created in actual dollars, rather than in model token usage or subjective feelings.According to Hone, users only need to specify a business metric, and the Engine will autonomously complete the integration, build the required agents, skills, and memory, collaborate with relevant personnel, and continuously improve with experience. Its clients have used Engines to discover millions of dollars in procurement savings, optimize product conversion funnels, manage credit risk, increase qualified sales pipelines in new regions, and accelerate implementation while improving customer management.Hone also announced the completion of a $60 million seed round financing, led by Benchmark and Index, with participation from Elad Gil, Hanabi, Definition, Diffusion, Lux, SV Angel, and Align. Hone stated that the foundational capabilities of AI have clearly outpaced the value it creates in the real world, and Engines will be used to bridge this gap.

IT Home cited a report from Money Today on October 8, stating that Samsung Electronics' Mobile Experience (MX) division plans to cut smartphone production, with a maximum reduction of 30% in the fourth quarter of 2026. Several IT industry insiders have indicated that Samsung's MX division has notified multiple partners to reduce product supply by 20% to 30%. IT Home noted that the original text did not specify whether this 30% is compared to the previous quarter, year-on-year, or against earlier expected production.In terms of production, Samsung Electronics originally planned to rely on new products like the Galaxy Z Fold8 to produce up to 270 million smartphones for the year. After the significant reduction in the fourth quarter, the final annual production is expected to drop to just over 200 million units, exceeding market expectations. IDC data shows that smartphone shipments in the first and second quarters of this year were 62.4 million and 62.7 million units, respectively, with previous forecasts predicting shipments of 59 million and 52 million units for the third and fourth quarters, indicating a decline of about 12% in the fourth quarter compared to the third quarter.Money Today reported that the rise in memory prices is the core driving factor behind the production cuts. TrendForce data shows that the price of 12GB low-power DRAM (LPDDR5X) for smartphones was $145 to $146 in the second quarter of this year, an increase of 175% compared to the same period last year. The report also stated that demand for artificial intelligence has driven up memory prices, with smartphone DRAM prices expected to rise by about 20% in the third quarter, reaching as high as $180. IT industry insiders stated that Samsung's current smartphone sales are no longer profitable, and the production cuts are a strategy to maintain overall profitability.

Market research firm Counterpoint Research stated that Apple is expected to sell approximately 6 million units of the iPhone Duo this year, marking the first forecast for the market performance of Apple's first foldable device.IDC predicts that driven by the iPhone Duo, the shipment of foldable smartphones will grow by 13% this year, reaching 22.9 million units.

Slow Fog's Yuxian posted on platform X, stating that systems prior to iOS version 27 are being exploited by certain black and gray market groups to steal encrypted wallets from iPhone users.It reminds users to promptly update their iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other devices to the latest version, to be cautious when installing apps from unknown sources, and to be careful when opening unknown links through Safari and in-app browsers.

According to Cointelegraph, blockchain security company SlowMist stated that its investigation has not linked the recent security warning caused by the iPhone Safari attack to confirmed cryptocurrency theft incidents.SlowMist told Cointelegraph that it has not independently confirmed any victims affected by the specific Safari attack samples it analyzed, and the strongest technical evidence it possesses covers iOS versions 18.4 to 18.6.2. The company stated that the reported impact range of "iOS 13 to 26.5" should be regarded as a preliminary assessment, and it tends to avoid claiming that iOS 26.5 is affected until reproducible technical evidence is obtained.SlowMist pointed out that the Safari attack reused the previously disclosed DarkSword exploit chain technology, which is independent of another investigation involving malicious components embedded in App Store applications called FomoPeek. The Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) disclosed DarkSword in March, describing it as an iOS exploit chain used by multiple threat actors since November 2025.

According to internal information obtained by 404 Media and Reuters, after Meta expanded the Muse "Call for You" testing, it was revealed that some calls were actually completed by real people. Muse can transfer tasks to real contractors at call centers, who then make calls on behalf of users and fulfill requests. Some testers only realized there was human intervention after the call ended.Meta adopted this approach mainly to improve success rates. Internal testing showed that the success rate of phone tasks could reach 95% to 98% with human intervention, higher than pure AI. Some merchants hang up directly when they hear the other party is AI, and there are also testers in the community who reported that merchants hung up after Muse identified itself as an AI assistant.Human intervention raises privacy concerns, as users originally believed their information was only shared with AI, but it may actually be seen by outsourced personnel. Some people within Meta also questioned that providing privacy training to contractors does not equate to a real safety mechanism. A Meta official later admitted that failing to inform testers in advance about human intervention was a mistake, and this feature has been rolled back. Meta stated that the phone function is still in testing and will only be officially launched after ensuring safety, privacy, and clear communication.

According to Bitcoin News monitoring, security researchers have found that versions 1.1 and 1.2 of FomoPeek distributed through the Apple App Store contain an iOS exploit framework that can escape the application sandbox, capable of extracting keychain data, wallet files, and mnemonic phrases. SlowMist has linked this application to multiple theft incidents and traced nearly $580,000 worth of stolen USDT flowing into a main address.Users who have installed either version should consider the keys accessible on their iPhone as compromised, generate new mnemonic phrases on a clean device, and immediately transfer their funds.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang accused the warnings from the head of a leading AI lab of being "dishonest" in an interview aired on CBS on Sunday. These warnings claimed that without more AI regulation, their products could pose various threats to humanity. Huang believes there are ulterior motives behind the warnings and stated, "Go read between the lines. They are not actually asking for more laws; they are asking for exemptions from our existing laws." He also remarked that using technology to scare the public is "irresponsible" and "unnecessary."Huang's comments align with the stance of former President Trump. Trump stated on Saturday that no new regulations are needed to ensure the safety of AI technology. Michael Kratsios, the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, also opposed government intervention. Last week, a group of leading AI CEOs called for a slowdown in AI development, with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei publishing related articles, receiving support from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. Huang reiterated that slowing down development in U.S. labs would give China an advantage and stated that no more regulation is needed, only the application of existing laws.

Binance Wallet Security Announcement: iPhone users please check if you have installed the FomoPeek application. Binance has noted a recent security incident disclosed by the community. According to security companies such as SlowMist, the third-party application FomoPeek (versions 1.1-1.2) contains malicious code that can exploit vulnerabilities in the iOS system to gain maximum permissions on the device and may access sensitive data stored on the device, including private keys, mnemonic phrases, login credentials, chat records, files, etc. Please note that such malware directly attacks the device itself. If the attack is successful, all application data on the affected device may be accessed.Please check the following:Are you using an iPhone or iPad running iOS 26.x or earlier?Have you installed the FomoPeek application?If both of the above apply to you, it is recommended to take the following steps immediately:Delete the FomoPeek application and do not reinstall it.Update the iOS system to the latest version.For users with self-hosted wallets: Create a new wallet on a device that has never installed the application and transfer assets to the new wallet address.If you notice any unusual asset activity, please retain the affected device and relevant evidence, and contact customer service for further investigation.At the same time, all users are reminded: Do not install applications from untrusted sources and keep your device software up to date.

According to reporters from the Science and Technology Innovation Board Daily, sources have revealed that the Doubao Second Generation phone, whether in the previous technical preview version or the current consumer version, adopts an edge-cloud collaborative solution.In principle, the Doubao Phone Assistant always prioritizes edge-side processing, but due to the current limitations of industry technology, for complex tasks that must rely on cloud processing, data processing will follow the principle of minimizing cloud usage. Currently, the overall edge-cloud collaborative solution has not changed.

Renowned technology journalist Mark Gurman stated that Apple's first foldable iPhone Duo is expected to push foldable phones into the mainstream, and he anticipates the launch of a larger-screen iPhone Duo Max in the coming years. Gurman mentioned that Apple chose "Duo" as the product line name, and may add suffixes like "Max" and "SE" in the future.As technology costs decrease, foldable phones may account for more than half of new phone sales in the next decade, currently making up about 2% of global smartphone shipments.

Honeypot Finance founder and early investor in RootsFi, Wilson, stated that Pons reached an annualized revenue speed of 100 million dollars within two months, ranking first on related lists. Wilson reflected on his experience meeting Ozzy at Berachain and investing in RootsFi, stating that Ozzy's sincerity, technical ability, and resilience were the reasons for early support.Wilson indicated that Pons is built on the Robinhood Chain, and its V2 design allows new tokens to trade on a bonding curve first, and after meeting conditions, enter the permanently locked liquidity Uniswap V4 pool, with the priced assets being either native ETH or ERC-20 approved by Pons. He believes this mechanism creates a convergence point for meme culture and stock tokens, and stated that he will continue to support Ozzy, optimistic about Pons's future development on the Robinhood Chain.

Taiwanese precision parts manufacturer New Sun Technology is currently only screening gold sample hinges that meet Apple's standards to supply Apple's foldable smartphone iPhone Duo, with related production still unstable. The iPhone Duo announced by Apple on the 9th local time has unstable hinge production as the biggest factor affecting the delay in the production schedule.The original first supplier was Amphenol from the United States, but due to low yield rates, the second supplier New Sun Technology has become the first supplier for production. The yield rate of New Sun Technology's hinges remains low, with only qualified products sent to Foxconn. The supply of back panels is also tight, with the second supplier Lingyi Technology in China facing difficulties in mass production.Apple has provided partners with an estimate of components that can produce about 5 to 6 million complete units by the end of this year. Pre-orders will start on October 16, with the release date set for October 23. Prices start at $1999 for the 256GB model and go up to $3199 for the 2TB model.

According to exclusive information from industry chain insiders, Lingyi iTech is the supplier for Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo. The company supplies Apple with core precision components related to the new generation of terminal products, including hinge precision structural parts, screen support plates, and ultra-thin heat distribution plates, with the unit value of supplied products being higher than that of traditional flat-screen devices.Recently, during an institutional research interview, Lingyi iTech stated that various foldable screen projects are progressing smoothly, and mass production ramp-up and customer delivery are being carried out as planned in the third and fourth quarters.

Apple's new CEO John Ternus stated at the company's Surprise and Shine event that the iPhone is currently the best AI device, and Apple places more importance on data privacy than its competitors. This statement comes as Ternus takes over as CEO from Tim Cook, who is now the Executive Chairman. Apple does not plan to create new hardware for AI but hopes to make the iPhone the central way for consumers to interact with this new technology.Ternus described the ideal AI device as a "smart personal hub," stating that it should widely understand the user's personal context, always be with them, have a powerful processor capable of running AI models on the device, connect to cloud models via the internet, and feature a large display, high-quality camera and microphone, long battery life, ease of use, and seamless collaboration with other devices, applications, and services. He stated that there is no product better suited to become a smart personal hub than the iPhone.Ternus also emphasized that Apple places greater importance on data privacy, stating that others view users' personal data as something to be collected and stored. He mentioned that when data is no longer controlled by the user, trust can only go so far, which is why Apple Intelligence runs as much as possible on the device.

After Apple Inc.'s market value soared to $570 billion, the new CEO Tim Cook will welcome the release of the foldable iPhone. Since the price increase announcement on June 25, the stock price has risen by 15%, but it is still 7% lower than the peak on July 28.Morgan Stanley estimates the starting price of the foldable iPhone to be between $2,300 and $2,500, with first-quarter shipments expected to be around 6.5 million units and sales of approximately $14 billion.

American technology journalist Mark Gurman revealed that Apple has finalized the name of its first foldable phone as iPhone Duo, with a starting price of $2,000 and a maximum storage capacity of 2TB, corresponding to a price of about $3,000.The iPhone Duo is expected to be officially released in October, supporting Apple Pencil, and will be available in deep blue and white color options.

According to Blue Whale News, from Changxin Technology, ByteDance and ZTE have jointly developed a new generation of Doubao phone------Nubia NaviX Ultra, which will be equipped with Changxin's highest speed LPDDR5X memory at 10667Mbps. The official statement indicates that this is also the first time that domestically produced 10667Mbps high-speed LPDDR5X memory chips have achieved mass production and application.Previous news reported that the Nubia "Doubao phone" has completed network filing and will be mass-produced and launched in September.