Apple has officially launched the long-awaited fourth-generation iPhone SE upgrade - the iPhone 16e. Unlike previous versions, this device no longer carries the 'SE' brand name and aligns directly with Apple's flagship series. The starting price for the new model is $599, with shipping expected to begin on February 28. A key highlight of the iPhone 16e is its incorporation of 'Apple Intelligence', a feature similar to OpenAI.

In order to achieve this goal, Apple will collaborate with Alibaba to develop AI features for iPhone users in China. Alibaba's co-founder and chairman, Jack Ma, responded to rumors of the collaboration with Apple at the World Governments Summit 2025 held in Dubai, UAE, stating that Apple needed a localized partner in China and ultimately chose to partner with Alibaba.

Today, at the World Governments Summit 2025 held in Dubai, UAE, Joe Tsai, co-founder and chairman of Alibaba, officially responded to recent rumors about Alibaba's collaboration with Apple. He revealed that Apple was looking for a partner in China that could provide localized support for its phone services. Throughout this process, Apple exhibited very high selection criteria and engaged in in-depth discussions with several Chinese companies. Ultimately, Alibaba stood out and became Apple's partner.

Recent reports indicate that Alibaba will collaborate with Apple to develop new artificial intelligence features for iPhone users in the Chinese market. This initiative is seen as an important strategy for Apple to address declining sales in China, aiming to provide a more appealing software experience for users. Insiders reveal that Apple has been testing various AI models from well-known Chinese developers since 2023. After a series of evaluations, Apple partnered with Baidu last year, becoming its primary AI technology supplier.

In a recent annual letter, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan described artificial intelligence (AI) as one of the company's four major 'bets' for 2025. Mohan mentioned that YouTube is actively investing in AI tools for creators, including video ideation, thumbnail generation, and language translation features. Notably, the translation feature will be rolled out to all creators participating in the YouTube Partner Program this month, while another AI feature will also be introduced.

According to informed sources, Apple is collaborating with Chinese tech giant Alibaba to develop AI features for iPhone users in China. This news marks a new development in Apple's partnership in the AI field within the Chinese market. Over the past few months, Apple has been actively assessing multiple potential partners, including Tencent, ByteDance, Alibaba, and DeepSeek, with the aim of creating AI features for the domestic iPhone model. After thorough consideration, Apple ultimately chose to partner with Alibaba.

Recently, WeChat's official editing tool 'Instant Editing' has integrated various practical AI functions, making users' video creation more efficient. The new version of 'Instant Editing' adds three features: 'Public Account to Video', 'AI Comic Video', and 'Live Shopping Video', with a rich selection of templates for users to choose from. The 'Public Account to Video' feature allows users to directly convert articles from WeChat public accounts into videos. Users only need to click 'Public Account to Video', input the public account link, and the system will automatically recognize the content of the article.

During today's Baidu AI Open Day event, Baidu's Vice President and Head of the Wenku and Baidu Cloud Business Units, Wang Ying, revealed the latest developments in the application of AI technology by Baidu Wenku. It was introduced that the monthly active users of Baidu Wenku's AI features have surpassed 90 million, with daily active users increasing by 230% year-on-year, and the number of paid users exceeding 40 million, demonstrating the platform's strong appeal in the application of AI features. In the past year, Baidu Wenku has added over 100 AI features, including various innovative tools to meet user needs in document processing.

Microsoft has announced that it will integrate AI-driven Office features into its Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscriptions, along with a corresponding price increase. Previously, users wishing to access Copilot in Office applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint had to pay an additional monthly fee of $20 for the Copilot Pro subscription; now this AI feature will be included at a price of $3 per month.

In a recent press conference, Google announced that it will integrate all AI features into its Workspace services, allowing users to access new functions in Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Meet at no additional cost. However, the monthly fee for Workspace will increase by $2, with the standard plan cost per user rising from $12 to $14. This change is aimed at simplifying Workspace users' access to AI tools, including email.

Since Microsoft first launched the C o p i l o t Plus laptop based on Arm architecture in June, there has been anticipation about whether the features of C o p i l o t Plus could be applied to desktop computers. Six months later, the upcoming mini PC from Microsoft will bring AI capabilities to Windows 11, such as smart reminders, click-to-do lists, and AI image generation and editing. These mini PCs are expected to help Microsoft compete with Apple's latest Mac.

iFlytek Open Platform recently announced a significant upgrade to its Spark browser plugin, further enhancing users' browsing experience and work efficiency. The Spark plugin is a browser extension that integrates iFlytek Spark V4.0 capabilities, compatible with mainstream browsers like Chrome and Edge while occupying minimal memory. It offers practical features such as AI search, web summarization, and highlighted text collection.

Recently, Google added an AI feature to the F12 Developer Tools in its Chrome browser, aiming to provide developers with a more efficient web debugging experience. With this feature, developers can leverage the powerful capabilities of AI to quickly analyze and resolve code issues, enhancing development efficiency. Using the AI feature is very simple. Developers just need to press the F12 key on any webpage, open the Developer Tools, and click the gear icon in the top right corner to access the settings. Then, navigate to 'AI Innov...

iFLYTEK recently responded to investor inquiries on an interactive platform, revealing that the company has provided technical support for Huawei's latest Mate 70 series smartphones. Specifically, the call summary feature, dialect-free speaking feature, and whole-house broadcasting functionality within smart home scenarios in the Mate 70 series have all benefited from iFLYTEK's technological support.