SSPAI Morning Brief: WeChat Opens Its AI Ecosystem to Developers Through New Integration Program

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WWDC26 Worldwide Developers Conference Opens
Xiaomi Unveils the Xiaomi 17T Series Smartphones
Viltrox Launches AF 75mm F1.8 and 90mm F2.2 EVO APS-C Camera Lenses
Dasung Launches the Link 2 Smartphone-Shaped Screen Mirroring Device
Hanvon Introduces the Clear Mobile Plus Smartphone-Shaped E Ink Reader
Cyberspace Administration of China and State Administration for Market Regulation Jointly Issue the Guidelines for Online Review Activities
WeChat Releases Guidelines for Developers Integrating with the WeChat AI Ecosystem
News Worth a Quick Look

WWDC26 Worldwide Developers Conference Opens

In the early hours of June 9, the WWDC26 Worldwide Developers Conference officially kicked off. The opening keynote introduced iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, visionOS 27, and other new operating systems. The updates focus on performance improvements, design refinements, enhanced child safety features, Apple Intelligence upgrades, and a significantly improved Siri AI experience. Developer preview versions are available now, with public releases scheduled for this fall.

For detailed coverage, see Liquid Glass Refined, Apple Intelligence Gets a Major Upgrade: WWDC26 Keynote Recap.

For more WWDC26 news and updates, stay tuned to the WWDC26 with SSPAI special coverage series.

Xiaomi Unveils the Xiaomi 17T Series Smartphones

On June 8, Xiaomi officially introduced the Xiaomi 17T series, consisting of the 17T and 17T Pro models.

The Xiaomi 17T is powered by the Dimensity 8500-Ultra mobile platform and features a 6.59-inch 1.5K flexible OLED flat display with peak brightness reaching 3500 nits in various usage scenarios. Its camera system consists of a Leica professional triple-camera setup, including a 50MP Leica primary camera, a 50MP Leica 5× periscope telephoto camera, and a 12MP Leica ultra-wide camera. The primary camera uses the Light Hunter 800 image sensor. The device is equipped with a 7000mAh Xiaomi Jinshajiang battery, supports 67W fast charging, and carries an IP68 dust and water resistance rating. Available in Iridescent White, Ice Berry Purple, and Black, pricing ranges from RMB 2,999 (12GB + 256GB) to RMB 3,499 (12GB + 512GB). Source

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is powered by the Dimensity 9500 mobile platform and features a 6.83-inch 1.5K flexible OLED flat display with peak brightness reaching 3500 nits. It comes with a Leica professional triple-camera system consisting of a 50MP high-dynamic-range main camera, a 50MP Leica 5× periscope telephoto camera, and a 12MP Leica ultra-wide camera. The main camera uses the custom Light Hunter 950 image sensor, capable of delivering a dynamic range of up to 13.5 EV. The device packs a 7000mAh Xiaomi Jinshajiang battery and supports 100W Xiaomi HyperCharge wired charging as well as 50W Xiaomi HyperCharge wireless charging. It also features IP68 dust and water resistance. Available in Black, Nebula Purple, and Midnight Blue, pricing ranges from RMB 3,999 (12GB + 256GB) to RMB 4,799 (16GB + 512GB). Source

Viltrox Launches AF 75mm F1.8 and 90mm F2.2 EVO APS-C Camera Lenses

On June 8, Viltrox officially unveiled two new EVO-series APS-C lenses: the AF 75mm F1.8 and AF 90mm F2.2. Priced at RMB 1,499 and RMB 1,699 respectively, both lenses are available in Sony E, Nikon Z, and Fujifilm X mounts. Depending on the mount version, the AF 75mm F1.8 weighs approximately 325–355 grams. It features a manual aperture ring, while the Sony E and Nikon Z versions additionally include a customizable Fn button, a CLICK switch for toggling between clicked and de-clicked aperture control, and an AF/MF focus mode switch. The lens uses an STM silent autofocus motor, features an optical design consisting of 11 elements in 9 groups, and offers a minimum focusing distance of 0.74 meters. The AF 90mm F2.2 weighs approximately 320–340 grams depending on the mount. It also includes a manual aperture ring, while the E- and Z-mount versions offer the same customizable Fn button, CLICK aperture switch, and AF/MF focus mode switch. The lens uses an STM silent autofocus motor, features an optical design of 10 elements in 8 groups, and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.74 meters. Source

Dasung Launches the Link 2 Smartphone-Shaped Screen Mirroring Device

Dasung’s Link 2 smartphone-style screen mirroring device (display) is now available on JD.com. The device features a 6.7-inch display and is priced at RMB 1,899. It comes in Deep Space Gray and Glacier Blue color options, measures 7 mm thick, and weighs 155 g. The front is equipped with a 6.7-inch 300 PPI 60 Hz monochrome E Ink display paired with a dual-tone front light supporting both warm and cool color temperatures. The device can connect to any smartphone that supports Miracast or AirPlay wireless casting protocols and also supports reverse touch control. Source

Hanvon Introduces the Clear Mobile Plus Smartphone-Shaped E Ink Reader

On June 8, Hanvon listed its new Clear Mobile Plus smartphone-style e-reader on JD.com. The device features a 6.13-inch monochrome E Ink display and is priced at RMB 1,899. Available in black and white color options, it measures 9 mm thick and weighs 198 g. The front is equipped with a 6.13-inch Carta 1300 monochrome E Ink panel with a resolution of 1648 × 824, paired with a 30-level adjustable warm and cool backlight system. On the rear, the device includes an 8 MP camera.

The Clear Mobile Plus is powered by an octa-core processor, paired with 4 GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128 GB of storage. It features a 4,000 mAh battery, runs Android 14, and includes 5 GB of free mobile data per month. Source

Cyberspace Administration of China and State Administration for Market Regulation Jointly Issue the Guidelines for Online Review Activities

On June 8, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) and the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) jointly released the Guidelines for Online Review Activities. The guidelines clarify that individuals and organizations conducting online reviews must comply with laws, administrative regulations, and relevant national requirements, adhere to business ethics and accepted social norms, and uphold the principles of objectivity, fairness, comprehensiveness, and accuracy. The guidelines further require that when online reviews involve testing product functionality, performance, or other measurable characteristics, the testing must be carried out by inspection and testing institutions that hold legally recognized certification and accreditation, following applicable standards and technical specifications. For food-related testing, reviewers must possess the necessary qualifications, may not use non-standard testing methods, and may not evaluate items lacking nationally recognized testing standards. The guidelines also prohibit using different standards or methodologies when making horizontal or vertical comparisons between similar products. Where no actual product testing has been conducted and evaluations are based solely on subjective impressions, reviewers must clearly disclose this fact. In addition, website platforms are required to strengthen oversight of online review content and promptly handle related complaints and reports. Source

WeChat Releases Guidelines for Developers Integrating with the WeChat AI Ecosystem

On June 8, the WeChat team published the Guidelines for Developers Integrating with the WeChat AI Ecosystem, announcing that the WeChat Open Platform now provides streamlined access to the WeChat AI ecosystem. Mini Programs that integrate with the ecosystem will have opportunities to be recommended and invoked by WeChat AI, while Mini Programs that do not complete the integration process will not be accessible through WeChat AI. The platform offers both an automatic mode and a developer mode. WeChat AI is currently in a closed beta testing phase, with JD.com and Trip.com already confirming their participation in the testing program. Source

News Worth a Quick Look

According to the Financial Times, OpenAI is planning the largest upgrade in ChatGPT’s history, aiming to transform it into a “super app” by introducing enhanced coding tools and AI agent capabilities in an effort to boost revenue ahead of a potential IPO. Citing more than a dozen current and former employees, the report states that the changes are part of a broader organizational restructuring within OpenAI. The company is reallocating resources toward the highly profitable enterprise market while intensifying competition with rival Anthropic. A major focus of the upgrade will be Codex, OpenAI’s coding tool, which is expected to receive significantly more resources. New features are scheduled to roll out gradually over the coming weeks, first through updates to the ChatGPT web app and mobile applications. To further increase user engagement, OpenAI is also redesigning the ChatGPT interface and introducing new prompts and features to encourage the use of coding tools, image generation capabilities, and third-party partner services such as Canva and Booking. Source

At the Xbox Showcase on June 8, Microsoft unveiled a new limited-edition gaming console, the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition, along with a matching commemorative controller. The special-edition console comes with 1TB of storage and draws its design inspiration from the original Xbox. It features a semi-transparent OG Green shell, while the Xbox logo area on top includes green lighting effects. A 25th Anniversary logo is printed on the front panel. Microsoft also revealed that the console contains several hidden “Easter egg” details throughout both its hardware and exterior design, though the company has not yet disclosed their exact nature. At the same time, Microsoft introduced the Xbox Wireless Controller X25 Special Edition, which adopts the same classic translucent green design while retaining the traditional ABXY button color scheme. Source

According to Bloomberg, Moonshot AI is seeking a new funding round with a target valuation of $30 billion. Source
According to Bloomberg, Spotify is currently in discussions with music festival organizers in an effort to secure livestreaming rights for festivals and concerts, as the company looks to expand beyond music into video content. Source
Kimi, the AI model developed by Moonshot AI, has launched the Kimi China Football Support Initiative. Under the program, Kimi will donate 1 billion tokens to support Chinese football development for every goal scored during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The donations will support grassroots programs, school football initiatives, youth coaching development, and nonprofit organizations using Kimi. Source
According to a June 7 report by Windows Latest, Microsoft has acknowledged that the current Windows Search experience falls well short of expectations. The company reportedly plans to prioritize local results over web content even when users enter as few as two characters. Windows Latest independently confirmed that a dedicated local-only search mode for Windows is currently under development. Microsoft is testing a new toggle that will allow users to completely disable web-based search results, restricting searches exclusively to local content. Users will also be able to disable Microsoft Store search results separately. At present, the mixed presentation of local and web results often creates a poor experience. For example, when searching for applications, Windows may occasionally prioritize web content instead of local programs. Although such behavior is not constant, the system frequently defaults to Bing-powered search results. Source