Huawei has announced that over 5 million devices were upgraded to its new operating system, HarmonyOS 7, within the first 24 hours of its public beta release on September 7.

• Over 5 million devices upgraded in 24 hours.
• The update is for Huawei's HarmonyOS 7, featuring a new voice assistant, Xiaoyi, and a redesigned interface.
• While the update is currently limited to China, Huawei plans to conduct HarmonyOS pilots in selected international regions soon.

iQOO has officially confirmed the upcoming launch of its iQOO 16 smartphone and the iQOO Pad Ultra gaming tablet for the end of September. Both devices are now available for pre-order in China.

• The iQOO 16 is described as a "technology performance flagship" with a new self-developed esports chip and Qualcomm's top Snapdragon platform.
• The iQOO Pad Ultra is an 8.8-inch gaming tablet featuring a next-generation flagship chip, active cooling, and a design positioned between a phone and a tablet.
• Wang Kan, iQOO's flagship product manager, confirmed the launch date on September 8.

China has officially included the commercial launch of 6G services in its 2026-2030 telecommunications development plan, signaling a significant push for the next generation of mobile technology.

• The plan aims to launch 6G commercial services “at an appropriate time” within the 15th Five-Year Plan period.
• Key targets for 2030 include 50 5G base stations per 10,000 people and 95% 5G user penetration.
• Globally, 6G specifications are not expected until late 2028 and spectrum allocation is pending at the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2027.