[CNMO Tech Morning News] Renowned tech blogger Mark Gurman reveals that Apple is planning to release its first batch of computers featuring the next-generation M4 chip later this year, with more models to follow in the coming year. Recently, Yao Ming, chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association, visited Xiaomi Technology Park, touring significant areas such as Xiaomi Labs. Additionally, under Geely's banner, Polestar, the automotive company, has released a teaser video for the Polestar Phone.
In other news, a major announcement: China's CR450 high-speed train, capable of reaching speeds of 400 kilometers per hour, is currently in intense development, with plans for its prototype to be completed and unveiled later this year.
Apple M4 Series Mac Lineup Revealed! 10 Models with Enhanced AI Capabilities
According to Gurman's leaks, by late 2024, we can expect an entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro featuring the M4 chip, alongside a new 24-inch iMac also powered by the M4. In early 2025, Apple will introduce 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models equipped with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, respectively. Meanwhile, the new Mac mini will offer two configurations with M4 and M4 Pro chips. In the spring, Apple will unveil new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models. By mid-2025, the Mac Studio workstation will receive an iteration featuring high-end M4 chips. Finally, as Apple's top-tier desktop device, the Mac Pro is expected to transition to the M4 Ultra chip in the latter half of the year.
Morning Brief: Quite the Sight
Accompanied by Yao Ming, Xiaomi's Founder Takes a Tour of Its Tech Park, and Yes, He's 181cm Tall
On the evening of April 14th, Xiaomi Group's founder and chairman, Lei Jun, updated his social media platforms, sharing a video of himself being invited to watch a CBA playoff game featuring the Beijing Beikong team. In the video, Yao Ming, the chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association, visited Xiaomi's tech park and toured important areas like the Xiaomi Lab. Just recently, during the launch event of Xiaomi SU7, Lei Jun once again publicly clarified his height issue, insisting that he stands at 181 centimeters tall. He stated, "Some may think I'm bragging, but what's the difference between 181 and 180? They even compared photos of me with Li Bin. I want to reiterate that I am indeed 181." Standing next to Yao Ming, who towers over 220 centimeters, Lei Jun indeed appears to be 181 centimeters tall.
Morning Briefing: Not 180, but 181!
Speeding at 400 kilometers per hour! China's CR450 high-speed train prototype to roll out later this year
Since September 2017, the CR400 series, a flagship of China's high-speed rail technology, has been operating on the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway, setting a global record with a speed of 350 kilometers per hour. Now, Chinese high-speed rail technology takes another significant leap forward with the CR450 series, capable of reaching speeds of 400 kilometers per hour, currently in intensive development. The prototype is scheduled to be completed and rolled out later this year.
Morning Briefing: Leading the Way
See you in two days! Polestar's First Phone, the Polestar Phone, to Be Officially Announced
Recently, Polestar, a subsidiary of Geely, has released a teaser video for the Polestar Phone, and announced that the new phone's groundbreaking experience will be unveiled on April 16th. From the two videos already released, we can see that the Polestar Phone features a design with straight edges, and its dark gold charging cable matches the color of the safety belts in Polestar cars. The back panel design is strikingly similar to that of the Meizu 21 Pro, featuring three camera lenses and a circular flash, making it highly recognizable.
Morning Briefing Review: Buying a phone and getting a car for free?
