Pi Morning Brief: Apple Intelligence opens testing in China, Bambu Lab releases H3C 3D printer, and more

Wednesday 04 Pandaily Morning Brief: Apple Intelligence opens for testing in China, Bambu Lab releases H3C 3D printer, and more. Ready! 10-minute read morning brief overview

On November 4, Apple pushed the first Beta versions of iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS 27.3, tvOS 27.3, visionOS 27.3 and watchOS 27.3, and the first batch of Apple Intelligence features for Chinese users also opened for testing with this iOS version. The launched features include real-time translation in Messages, FaceTime calls and the Phone app; face-to-face conversation translation on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and AirPods Pro 2 and later models; rewriting, proofreading and summarizing in Writing Tools; Visual Intelligence; the Clean Up tool, natural language search and Memory Movies in the Photos app; Genmoji; Priority Mail, email summaries and smart replies; notification summaries, priority notifications and the Reduce Interruptions Focus mode; and transcription summaries in Notes and calls. For certain requests, it connects to Alibaba's Qwen, and Writing Tools can also call on Qwen to create content. This update does not include Siri AI or other next-generation Apple Intelligence features announced at WWDC 2026. Supported models are iPhone 16 and later, iPhone Duo, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone Air, and both Siri and the device language must be set to English and Chinese (Simplified).

According to TechCrunch, Apple Watch's "Audio Intelligence" has also opened for developer testing, including features such as Live Rewind and Siri Recaps. The above Apple Intelligence features will be released to Chinese users with the official version of iOS 27.3 in December, and support for other platforms will roll out after obtaining the necessary approvals. On the same day, Apple also announced that the new "Health" app, previously unveiled on September 9, 2026 alongside Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4, adds support for 11 languages: English (Global), Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish and Vietnamese. Wait another 2 years and there may still be a chance. Is the all-day recording summary feature coming? 23

Bambu Lab releases H3C 3D printer

On the evening of November 3, Bambu Lab released its third-generation flagship 3D printer, the H3C. The H3C comes standard with 9 switchable print heads, each with an independent feeding and heating system; head changes take about 3.4 seconds, switching between two materials takes as little as 6 seconds, and waste per material change is about 0.038 g; the extruder can automatically switch between 1.75 mm and 2.85 mm filament diameters, TPU 75A filament diameter is increased to 2.85 mm, and printing speed is more than 3 times that of other TPU; it supports printing with mixed-diameter nozzles and can be fitted with flat-processing tools such as a knife cutter head and a brush; the accompanying AMS 3H automatic feeding system has a 9-slot fully enclosed design with 2 built-in drying slots up to 85°C, and up to 4 AMS units can be connected in parallel for 24-color printing; the tool head and X-axis assembly are 40% lighter than the H2D, with acceleration of 25000 mm/s², speed of 1400 mm/s, a hotend up to 350°C, and active chamber heating up to 65°C.

The H3C standard set (H3C + AMS 3H) starts at 15,999 yuan (13,999 yuan after subsidy) and is already on sale at Bambu Lab's official JD.com flagship store. Print farm exclusive edition. H3C: ? 32

Second-generation Surface Mouse opens for pre-order in China

On November 3, the China version of the Microsoft Surface Mouse (2nd generation) was listed on JD.com. The Microsoft Surface Mouse (2nd generation) features an ambidextrous symmetrical design and a silicone top cover; it has 4 buttons, including left, right, middle and a customizable action button, and custom shortcut actions can be set after installing the Surface app on Windows; it uses a mechanical scroll wheel and supports vertical scrolling on a full scroll plane; it supports advanced haptic feedback, with adjustable vibration intensity and sensitivity for clicks, scrolling and snapping, a feature compatible only with Windows 11, and supports Snap Assist, window resizing, drag-and-drop, PowerPoint and some third-party apps; it supports Bluetooth 6.0 and Swift Pair, can connect to up to 3 devices, requires the host to support Bluetooth 4.0 or later, and has a wireless range of 10 meters in open areas and 5 meters in office environments; the sensor defaults to 1000 dpi and supports adjustment from 400 to 2400 dpi, uses Microsoft BlueTrack tracking technology, dynamically adapts its imaging rate up to 4000 frames per second, and tracks at up to 762 millimeters per second; it uses 2 AAA alkaline batteries and lasts up to 6 months; dimensions are 112.5 × 63.2 × 36.4 mm, and it weighs 115 grams including batteries; post-consumer recycled plastic accounts for up to 50%, and the packaging contains no single-use plastic.

The Surface Mouse (2nd generation) comes in Platinum and Matte Black, offers a 1-year limited hardware warranty, is priced at 688 yuan, and is now available for pre-order on the Microsoft official store, with shipments rolling out. Aside from being a bit expensive, I can't see any drawbacks at the moment. 2

Windows 11 optimizes 8 GB memory performance

On November 3, Pavan Davuluri, Microsoft Corporate Vice President of Windows + Devices, published a post on the Windows Experience Blog introducing Windows 11 optimizations for PCs with 8 GB of memory. Microsoft says that on 8 GB memory PCs, compared with the January 2026 version, response speeds for operations such as opening the Start menu, search, the context menu, Settings, Snipping Tool and File Explorer are improved by up to 20%; in its lab multitasking test, opening 20 Edge tabs, a 4K video, large Word, PowerPoint and Excel files, Outlook and File Explorer in sequence and keeping them all open completed up to 40% faster. Specific changes include: adjusting the memory compression strategy to retain up to 2 GB more active data in memory; prioritizing foreground tasks during user operations while deferring background tasks such as search indexing; reducing committed memory growth by up to 900 MB combined across Windows, Edge and Microsoft 365 apps, with Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook saving 360 MB combined; on PCs with 8 GB or less memory, widgets now load only when opened, saving about 200 MB; and the default sleep time for inactive Edge tabs is shortened from 2 hours to 15 minutes.

Users need to update to Windows 11 version 26H2 build 26300.9818 or later and keep Edge, Microsoft 365 and Teams up to date.

Google exposes Android TV box botnet

On November 2, Google's Threat Intelligence team published a report stating that last week it worked with industry partners to dismantle a backdoor and botnet named XCPE, which controlled more than 1.3 million set-top boxes.

Google said it has high confidence that the backdoor was developed, deployed and operated for profit by Android device contract manufacturer Videostrong Technology, which sold access to infected devices to criminal groups and loaded malicious modules for them, used for ad fraud, turning devices into residential proxy exits and installing more malicious programs. Infected devices are mainly Android TV set-top boxes, but also include some remote medical devices, karaoke devices and digital signage. Google has taken legal action to take down the domains and servers controlling the network and has acted against the control domains of more than a dozen malware families distributed through the backdoor, saying this will also cut off access to at least 10 million other infected devices.

Google has also terminated its cooperation with Videostrong Technology, banned the company and its affiliates from manufacturing and selling certified Android devices or providing software to other certified manufacturers, and adjusted its certification review process. Because the backdoor is preinstalled in the firmware, it will automatically reinstall after a user uninstalls it and reboots. Videostrong Technology (Shenzhen Videostrong Technology Co., Ltd.) is a smart hardware product and overall solutions provider headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China, founded in 2011.

Main business and positioning • Smart hardware and robotics: Providing one-stop OEM/ODM customization and R&D services for products such as AI companion robots (e.g., pet robots and home companion robots) and intelligent interactive robots. • Digital media and set-top boxes: Long engaged in the R&D, design, and manufacturing of Android TV and Google TV set-top boxes as well as digital audio and video equipment, and formerly a partner in the Android TV and related ecosystems.

Kimi releases game development solution

On November 2, Moonshot AI's Kimi released its "Game Development and Creative Work Solution." The solution is based on the Kimi K3.1 series models, Kimi Code, and the Kimi Work series of Agent products, and offers plugins for professional tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, and Blender. After obtaining project files and permissions, it can directly operate the editor, modify existing projects, and deliver files that can continue to be edited along with a record of operations. Officially described scenarios include using the Godot engine to create playable prototypes, which the company says planning teams lacking programming experience can complete within 1 to 2 days; checking art assets in Blender for proportion, intersection, and material issues and completing preliminary modifications; locating and modifying code in Unity and Unreal Engine projects; and, during the publishing and operations stages, organizing community feedback and conducting preliminary screening of UGC.3

Qualcomm AI Hub opens to Chinese developers

On November 2, Qualcomm announced that the Qualcomm AI Hub is open to Chinese developers. The platform consists of four parts: Qualcomm AI Hub Models, Workbench, Apps, and GenieX. Models provides more than 230 pre-optimized models, including models for the Chinese market; Workbench supports developers in importing their own models and completing optimization, quantization, compilation, and performance analysis on real cloud-hosted devices; Apps provides sample applications and reference code; GenieX is an on-device generative AI inference runtime that can run models locally on NPU, GPU, and CPU via command line, Python, and Java APIs. The China edition also provides resources and support through its official website, Qualcomm's China device farm in the cloud, and developer forums.1

SenseTime releases SenseNova 6.8 Flash

On November 2, SenseTime released the official version of SenseNova 6.8 Flash. SenseNova 6.8 Flash supports cross-task and cross-session collaboration and long-term memory; design generation supports formats such as Web, SVG, Three.js, Blender, and PPT, and can create dynamic PPTs, dynamic posters, and Agentic 3D designs, and can connect to design workflows such as Figma. SenseTime says the model surpasses some leading international models in evaluations of scenarios such as agent collaboration, data analysis, and presentation generation. The model is currently available for online trial, and the SenseNova Token Plan has also launched simultaneously.

Looking at the scores, it has already surpassed Claude? What level is this company at—never heard of it

On November 3, the National Development and Reform Commission held a press conference to brief on efforts to cultivate and strengthen new growth drivers. Wang Ruomeng, deputy director of the NDRC's Department of Innovation and High-Tech Development, said that the commission will closely monitor the impact of artificial intelligence on the employment structure and promote the inclusion of new occupations such as model trainers and data annotators in the national occupational classification system; regarding the risk of job displacement, it will strengthen monitoring and early warning, improve the alignment of the social security system with changes in the employment structure and ways of working, and provide basic, inclusive social security. In response to issues such as algorithmic discrimination, deepfakes, and privacy leaks, the NDRC said it will use technical means to enhance the ability to trace abuse and malicious use, and strengthen protection for groups such as the elderly and minors; on mental health, it will regulate human-machine boundaries and strengthen guidance and intervention to prevent addiction and emotional dependence. I can actually empathize with capitalists now, because I bought a coding plan, and when I don't see AI working, I feel I've lost money... I'm more worried that after AI becomes widespread, average social labor time in office scenarios will decrease, leading to pay cuts, or that with pay unchanged, the boss will increase your workload.2

Brief news worth a quick look

In an email to users, OpenAI said it will merge the "Chat" and "Workbench" tabs in the ChatGPT desktop app, with the new experience first available to some users, while Codex remains as a separate section; according to TechCrunch, the old desktop app ChatGPT Classic will stop service on January 30, 2027, with chat history migrated with the account. Source

Apple announced that starting November 16, the App Store Connect age rating questionnaire will add two content descriptions: "Location Sharing" and "Dating and Romantic Relationships." All apps must complete their declarations by January 12, 2027; apps containing "Dating and Romantic Relationships" features will have a minimum rating of 18+, and Brazilian local regulations require apps in the "Location Sharing" category to be rated A16 and those in the "Dating and Romantic Relationships" category to be rated A18. Source

According to MacRumors, Apple has added a Gym Strength feature to Apple Fitness+ in iOS 27.3, which can generate a 4-week training plan based on the user's goals, experience, schedule, and equipment, and adjust it according to the previous week's progress; the feature is already available to Fitness+ subscribers in the iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, and watchOS 27.3 betas. Source

Meta announced that Quest 2 and Quest Pro will receive their final system update (v2.13) in March 2027, after which quarterly security patches will continue to be provided through 2027, and new app submissions will close in December 2027. Source

At the Android Developers Summit, Google announced that it will launch the Quick Share SDK in the first half of 2027, allowing third-party Android and iOS apps to directly call cross-platform file transfer. Source

The New York Times, along with the New York Daily News, the Chicago Tribune, and the Orlando Sentinel, separately sued Brave in Manhattan federal court, accusing it of scraping copyrighted content and providing it to AI companies. Source

Affinity officially confirmed in a reply to users on X that it is developing a Linux version, but has not yet announced a release date. Source

The fanfiction platform AO3 shut down its site due to a cyberattack. Officials said data such as works has not been deleted, but they cannot confirm whether the user database was stolen, and recovery is expected to take 2 to 4 weeks. Source Official-version training log? Gotta try it

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