Adobe Brings Native Support to Windows on ARM PCs – SSPAI Morning Brief

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Adobe apps gain native support for Windows on ARM
X faces EU investigation over pornographic deepfake content spread by Grok
China’s National Press and Publication Administration releases game approval list for January 2026
State Post Bureau deploys measures to ensure parcel delivery services during the 2026 Spring Festival travel season
Apple releases new AirTag and other new products
HMD unveils multiple new products including the HMD Watch X1 and P1
Microsoft releases the Maia 200 AI accelerator chip
Nintendo releases “Chatty Huahua”
Rumors You Can Just Glance At

Adobe apps gain native support for Windows on ARM

Adobe has recently released version 26.0 updates for Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, and Media Encoder, officially adding native support for Windows on ARM. These apps can now run directly on Windows devices powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X series ARM processors. The software requires at least Windows 11 (Build 26100.2033), a minimum of 16 GB of RAM, and Qualcomm Adreno GPU driver version 31.0.121.1 or later. Adobe also made it clear that older versions (25.x and earlier) were not designed or tested for Windows on ARM devices, and normal operation cannot be guaranteed.

However, the native ARM versions still come with certain limitations. For example, Premiere Pro currently does not support Loudness Radar, Wraptor DCP export, GoPro CineForm import and export, or P2 Movie format export. After Effects lacks the Cinema 4D renderer and only supports third-party plugins that have been specifically compiled for Windows on ARM. Source

X faces EU investigation over pornographic deepfake content spread by Grok

In recent weeks, users on X in multiple countries have reported that Grok has generated pornographic deepfake content and that it has been circulated on the platform. Recently, the UK communications regulator has formally launched an investigation into whether X has violated the UK Online Safety Act. France and India have also followed by issuing formal accusations against X. As global criticism continues to escalate, the European Union has officially issued an investigation order. This probe covers all 27 EU member states and focuses on whether X has adequately assessed and mitigated the relevant risks in accordance with the Digital Services Act.

The act sets strict regulatory red lines for harmful and illegal online content. If online platforms fail to properly address illegal content and disinformation, or otherwise breach the relevant rules, the EU may impose fines of up to 6% of their global annual revenue. Source

China’s National Press and Publication Administration releases game approval list for January 2026

On January 26, China’s National Press and Publication Administration officially released the Approval Information for Domestic Online Games for January 2026 and the Approval Information for Imported Online Games for January 2026. A total of 177 domestic games were approved, including titles such as Soul Land: Journey and I Am MT 5. Five imported games were approved, including Rainbow Six: Siege, Angry Birds: Classic Returns, and Gold Rush in the Secret Realm. Source 1, Source 2

State Post Bureau deploys measures to ensure parcel delivery services during the 2026 Spring Festival travel season

China’s State Post Bureau recently issued the Work Plan for Ensuring Delivery Services During the 2026 Spring Festival Travel Season (hereinafter referred to as the “Work Plan”), stressing the need to balance meeting public demand for parcel delivery with protecting the legitimate rights and interests of couriers, and to effectively ensure delivery services during the 2026 Spring Festival travel period. Postal and courier companies are required to focus on pre-holiday consumer demand for New Year goods, collect parcels in a timely manner, and provide delivery services as agreed. China Post Group is required to ensure the continuous provision of universal postal services. All courier companies are also instructed to scientifically forecast changes in business volume, reasonably formulate their holiday operating plans, announce their service hours and service areas to the public in advance, and strictly provide services in accordance with the published information to meet basic delivery needs during the Spring Festival holiday.

At the same time, multiple courier companies have released service notices for the 2026 Spring Festival period. Announcements from companies including SF Express, JD Logistics, and Deppon indicate that they will continue to guarantee delivery services during the holiday, while charging a peak-season resource adjustment fee to cope with increased demand for resource allocation. Source

Apple releases new AirTag and other new products

On January 26, Apple introduced a new AirTag, with pricing unchanged at RMB 249 for a single unit and RMB 849 for a four-pack. The new AirTag is equipped with the same second-generation ultra-wideband chip found in devices such as the iPhone 17, making it easier to locate and extending the tracking range by up to 50% compared with the previous generation. The upgraded Bluetooth chip also allows users, for the first time, to use Precision Finding to locate AirTag via Apple Watch Series 9 and later models, as well as Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later models. The built-in speaker is also 50% louder than before. The new AirTag seamlessly integrates the item location sharing feature, allowing users to temporarily and securely share the location of lost items with trusted third parties. Apple has partnered directly with more than 50 airlines so that, through this feature, users can share the location of their misplaced items with participating airlines’ customer service teams to help recover delayed or lost luggage. Source

On January 26, Apple also released a new Apple Watch Unity Connection braided solo loop band to commemorate Black History Month and celebrate the power of connection. The band will be available in Apple Store retail locations later this week, priced at RMB 779. Source

HMD unveils multiple new products including the HMD Watch X1 and P1

HMD has unveiled two new smartwatches, the Watch X1 and Watch P1. The Watch X1 features a 1.43-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 600 nits and a resolution of 466 × 466. It supports always-on display (AOD) and has an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, with battery life of up to five days with AOD enabled. The Watch P1 comes with a 1.83-inch LCD screen with a peak brightness of 550 nits and a resolution of 240 × 284, an IP67 dust and water resistance rating, and battery life of up to four days. Both run on HMD’s proprietary RTOS and can be managed via the HMD Watch app. In addition, HMD also released six new TWS earbuds: the HMD Dub X50 Pro, Dub X50, Dub S60, Dub P70, Dub P60, and Dub P50. Source

Microsoft releases the Maia 200 AI accelerator chip

On January 26, Microsoft unveiled the Maia 200 chip. Built on TSMC’s 3nm process, the Maia 200 features native FP8/FP4 tensor cores, a 216 GB HBM3e memory system with 7 TB/s of bandwidth, and 272 MB of on-chip SRAM. Microsoft described the Maia 200 as a breakthrough inference accelerator that is 30% faster than its predecessor, the Maia 100. The chip has already been deployed in Microsoft’s U.S. Central data center and its U.S. West 3 data center. Source

Nintendo releases “Chatty Huahua”

Last week, Nintendo announced its new accessory, the “Talking Flower,” on its official website and YouTube channel. The accessory is designed after a classic NPC from the Super Mario series. Compact in size, the Talking Flower is suitable as a decorative item for the home or desktop. When left alone, it will occasionally “talk to itself,” roughly twice per hour. Users can also interact with it by pressing the button in front of the flower, with each press delivering a different surprise. The Talking Flower is currently known to support 10 languages, including Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean, with the option to switch between them. It is scheduled to go on sale on March 12 this year, priced at 4,500 yen. Source

Rumors You Can Just Glance At

Yesterday, Jia Yueting posted on Weibo claiming that FF’s EAI robot has officially completed U.S. regulatory certification for its first product and is about to begin sales. He also said that regulatory certification for other first-batch products is progressing rapidly and is expected to be completed soon, aiming to achieve a strategy of “launch and sell immediately, sell and deliver immediately,” with deliveries starting in the same month as release. Source
Recently, Tencent held its 2025 annual employee meeting. At the meeting, Pony Ma said that Tencent is cautiously evaluating AI integration within the WeChat ecosystem, as an “all-in-one AI suite” may not be favored by everyone. In the future, Tencent will continue to adhere to a decentralized approach, planning WeChat’s intelligent ecosystem in a way that balances user needs and privacy protection. Source
According to overseas reports, Google will redesign the UI and interactions of Android 17 based on Material 3 Expressive. The most noticeable change will be a significant increase in blur effects. While this differs somewhat from Apple’s “Liquid Glass” style, Google’s blur treatment appears more restrained and lightweight. Whether this redesign will be limited to system settings or rolled out more broadly across apps remains to be seen. Source
According to a report by Jiemian News on January 26, Tencent’s AI assistant “Yuanbao” has begun internal testing of a new feature called “Yuanbao Party.” Positioned as a multi-user social space, the feature allows users to create or join “parties” for AI-assisted chatting, screen sharing, collaborative movie watching, music listening, and other interactive activities. It is built on Tencent Meeting’s audio and video capabilities and integrates sharing links with WeChat and QQ, supporting one-tap invitations for friends to join. Unlike traditional single-user chatbots, Tencent is attempting to increase the stickiness of its AI tools through social connections. In “Yuanbao Party,” AI can act as a social facilitator or productivity tool, for example by livening up group chats or managing schedules and tasks. Source
On January 26, Blizzard Entertainment released a 35th anniversary video and announced that it will make “major game announcements” for four titles on January 29, February 4, February 9, and February 11, respectively: World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Hearthstone, and Diablo. Source
Microsoft’s Windows 11 update released in January 2026 triggered a series of bugs, including issues such as inability to shut down, corrupted apps, and apps freezing. Microsoft subsequently released multiple emergency patches, including KB5078127 and KB50781432. However, the latest reports indicate that these patches have caused some users to encounter the “UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME” error, preventing their systems from booting. Microsoft is aware of the issue and has advised affected users to perform manual recovery. Source

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