Morning Brief

1. Huawei holds spring all-scenario product launch event
2. DJI sues Insta360 over six patent ownership disputes
3. Douyin releases “Douyin Online Abuse Governance Guidelines (2026 Edition)”
4. News Worth a Quick Look

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Huawei holds spring all-scenario product launch event

On March 23, Huawei held its spring all-scenario product launch event in Changsha, unveiling more than a dozen new products across multiple categories.

The HUAWEI Mate 80 Pro Max Fengchi Edition introduces a new cooling structure integrated into the camera module, featuring a hidden, seamless airflow design. It is the first to support both 90 FPS frame rates and ray tracing with balanced image quality enabled simultaneously. Overall performance is improved by an average of 45% compared to the Mate 70 Pro+, while HyperSpace Memory technology boosts background app retention by 67%. The device shares similar specifications with the Mate 80 Pro Max, including the Kirin 9030 Pro processor and 16GB RAM, but replaces the 50MP periscope telephoto lens with a triple-camera setup plus a second-generation Red Maple color camera. It will go on sale at 10:08 on March 27, priced at RMB 8,499 for 16GB+512GB and RMB 9,499 for 16GB+1TB.

Huawei also announced the Enjoy 90 series, including the Enjoy 90, Enjoy 90 Plus, and Enjoy 90 Pro Max. The series features Huawei’s “Giant Whale” battery, HarmonyOS smart communication, Wi-Fi 7 support, and a “Xuanjia” durable body design. The Pro Max and Plus models are powered by the Kirin 8000 chipset, while the base model uses the Kirin 8000A. Battery capacities are 6620 mAh for the Enjoy 90 and 90 Plus, and 8500 mAh for the Pro Max. The Enjoy 90 and 90 Plus feature 6.67-inch 120Hz LCD displays, while the Pro Max upgrades to a 6.84-inch 120Hz OLED panel. The Pro Max and Plus models are available for pre-order starting March 23 at RMB 1,499, while the base model opens pre-orders on April 23 starting at RMB 1,299.

The HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate 2 adds a new Wilderness Green color. Its golf features have been upgraded with practice range and course modes, including club switching, swing monitoring, customizable flag positions, rotating green views, and a new 18-hole bezel scorecard, enhancing the overall golf experience. The new color variant is priced at RMB 7,999.

The HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner 2 is designed for runners, featuring a suspended antenna architecture that improves signal strength by 250% and enhances positioning accuracy by 20% compared to the GT 6 series. Built with a titanium alloy body, it weighs 43.5g and offers up to 32 hours of outdoor battery life. It comes in three colors—Blue, Orange, and Black—and is priced at RMB 2,588, with sales starting April 10.

The Huawei Band 11 series includes the Band 11 Pro and Band 11. Both feature a 1.62-inch display, with the Pro version reaching a peak brightness of 2000 nits. The body is as thin as 8.99mm, with the Pro model using aluminum alloy and available in three colors. The standard model offers both aluminum alloy and reinforced polyester fiber options. The series includes sleep apnea screening, all-day HRV monitoring, and 12 emotional state tracking modes. The Pro model also supports standalone GNSS positioning. Prices start at RMB 389 for the Pro and RMB 269 for the standard version.

The Huawei MatePad Pro 12.2-inch features a dual-layer OLED soft-light display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, 12GB RAM, a 10,000 mAh battery, Wi-Fi 7 support, and a slim 5.5mm body weighing 508g. It is available in four colors and supports HarmonyOS desktop apps. Pricing starts at RMB 4,499, with sales beginning March 28.

The Huawei MatePad Mini “Reading Edition” features an 8.8-inch flexible OLED display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, a 6400 mAh battery, and a lightweight 255g body measuring just 5.1mm thick. It comes in three colors with a 12GB+256GB configuration, starting at RMB 3,299, available March 28.

The Huawei MateView GT monitor lineup includes a 27-inch panel with multiple configurations, including standard and Sound editions, as well as smooth and ultra-clear versions. The top-tier model features a 4K soft-light display, 91% screen-to-body ratio, up to 320Hz refresh rate, 95% P3 color gamut, and 100% sRGB coverage. It also supports Huawei’s audio system with a 4.1-channel speaker setup. Prices range from RMB 1,099 to RMB 2,599 depending on configuration.

The Huawei Vision Smart Screen 6 features a 4.9cm ultra-thin design and a new Huawei Black Crystal display with dual-layer anti-reflective coating, reducing reflectivity to as low as 0.5%. It also uses a sixth-generation LCD panel with 20% improved light transmission. A new “Xiaoyi Sports” feature can recognize players during matches and provide real-time analysis. Prices start at RMB 6,499, with the Vision Smart Screen 6 SE starting at RMB 3,899.

Under Harmony Intelligent Mobility, Huawei introduced the Shangjie Z7 and Z7T. The vehicles feature a modern design, optional sports packages, ALPS Health Cabin 2.0, Huawei’s dual optical LiDAR system, and an 800V battery platform, offering up to 905 km CLTC range. Pre-orders have begun, starting at RMB 229,800 for the Z7 and RMB 239,800 for the Z7T.

The Aito M6 has opened pre-orders, with extended-range models starting at RMB 269,800 and fully electric versions at RMB 289,800. It features a 2950mm wheelbase, Huawei Tuling platform, and 700mm wading depth capability, along with standard LiDAR across all models.

The Luxeed S9T adds a new pink color option, while the S9 introduces a new white color and updated interior designs. Both models support Huawei ADS 4 advanced driving system and LiDAR configurations, starting at RMB 319,800.

The Luxeed R7 and updated S7 receive new exterior colors, interior upgrades, and enhanced safety features, with optional LiDAR and battery upgrades up to 100kWh. Prices start at RMB 259,800 for the R7 and RMB 239,800 for the S7.

Additionally, Huawei unveiled its first flagship MPV under Harmony Intelligent Mobility, the Luxeed V9, with showroom units arriving in late April.

The Aito M7 adds a new LiDAR system, while the M7 Pro+ features an in-cabin vision system, with city-level assisted driving updates rolling out in April. Prices start at RMB 309,800.

The Aito M8 introduces new colors and upgraded hardware, including a larger battery and extended range of up to 1,590 km combined. Prices start at RMB 369,800.

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DJI sues Insta360 over six patent ownership disputes

On March 23, according to Jiemian News, DJI filed a lawsuit against Insta360 in the Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court of Guangdong Province, involving six patent ownership disputes, mainly related to drone flight control, structural design, and imaging processing. In its complaint, DJI stated that the patents in question were inventions created by a former employee within one year after leaving the company, and were closely related to the employee’s job responsibilities while at DJI. Insta360 CEO Liu Jingkang responded on Weibo the same afternoon, stating that the R&D process was compliant and legitimate, and that the case is currently awaiting normal evidence collection and investigation by the court. Liu said that existing evidence shows the patents filed during that period were internally developed ideas and independent innovations within Insta360; concealing inventors in domestic patent filings is a common practice, mainly to avoid talent poaching, and was not specifically done for this former DJI employee; he also noted that some DJI products fall within Insta360’s patent protection scope, but Insta360 will not initiate legal action unless it is blocked from launching new products or innovations in that category. Source

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Douyin releases “Douyin Online Abuse Governance Guidelines (2026 Edition)”

On March 23, Douyin released the “Douyin Online Abuse Governance Guidelines (2026 Edition),” which for the first time clearly defines the core elements for identifying online abuse, establishes four fundamental governance principles, and outlines circumstances requiring stricter regulation. Under the new guidelines, the platform will assess abusive content and behavior based on three key characteristics: targeting, harm, and scale, while also considering factors such as the type of incident, target subject, number of participants, content of the information, posting frequency, duration, and user reports or complaints. The guidelines also specify four governing principles: the principle of harm prevention, the principle of special protection, the principle of privacy and personal information protection, and the principle of balancing public interest. Among these, the special protection principle emphasizes prioritizing vulnerable groups such as minors, the elderly, and people with disabilities; for public figures and individuals involved in matters of public interest, reasonable public scrutiny should be allowed to prevent overgeneralization of the concept of “online abuse.” The guidelines also clearly define what constitutes “serious circumstances.” Source

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News Worth a Quick Look

• In a recent email statement to Reuters, an OpenAI spokesperson said that the company will begin showing ads to all ChatGPT Free and Go users in the United States within the next few weeks. Earlier this month, advertising technology company Criteo also stated that OpenAI has integrated it into an ad testing program for ChatGPT Free and Go tiers in the U.S. Criteo primarily provides advertisers with ad purchasing and targeted delivery optimization tools. As ChatGPT usage continues to surge, OpenAI has been exploring advertising as a new revenue stream. Amid intensifying competition in generative AI and rising infrastructure costs, the company is seeking to diversify its income sources. Source
• According to Cailian Press, XPeng Motors issued an internal announcement on March 23 regarding the establishment of a Robotaxi business unit and related personnel appointments. The unit will operate as a primary organizational division, led by Yuan Tingting, and will include two sub-departments: a product team and a project integration team. XPeng Chairman He Xiaopeng previously stated during the company’s 2025 Q4 and full-year earnings call that XPeng plans to launch pilot Robotaxi passenger services in the second half of this year. Source
• According to The Wall Street Journal, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is developing a CEO-level AI agent to assist with his work. Sources say the agent enables him to access internal information more quickly, which previously required multiple layers of communication. Source
• Microsoft has rolled back an update related to virtual accounts that caused an outage in Exchange Online services. While services have been temporarily restored, the root cause is still under investigation, with the issue internally tracked as EX1256020. Source
• NetEase Cloud Music announced on March 23 that it has integrated OpenClaw, packaging core capabilities such as music recommendations and search into standardized CLI tools and automated skills that users can invoke directly. Source
• On March 24, Apple announced that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will be held online from June 9 to June 13 (Beijing time). Source