China-bound Apple Intelligence has confirmed its launch timeline: beta testing begins in November, and Qwen will be integrated into Siri on October 31. Apple announced that the first batch of features for China-bound Apple Intelligence will be available for beta testing starting November 4 alongside the iOS Developer Beta, and will officially roll out to users in December with iOS 27.3. The initial features include real-time translation, writing tools, photo removal, AI-generated emojis, and notification summaries, supporting the iPhone 15 Pro series, iPhone 16 and later models, as well as the iPhone Air and iPhone Duo. Alibaba emphasized that before any questions, documents, or images are sent to Qwen, user consent will always be obtained first. Apple stated that these features are powered by its own proprietary models, while users also have the option to integrate Alibaba Qwen to handle certain requests within Siri, writing tools, and visual intelligence. However, the initial update does not include the new version of Siri AI, and other platforms such as iPad and Mac will need to wait for necessary approvals. (Source: GeekPark) OpenAI rescinds its plan to reduce quotas for Pro 200 while increasing usage limits for Work and Codex. On October 29 local time, OpenAI announced adjustments to the usage quotas for Work and Codex under the Pro and Business Premium subscriptions. The original quotas for Pro 100 and Pro 500 have been doubled, and even users of the previously lower‑quota Pro 200 now receive a doubling of their limits, aligning them with those who originally enjoyed higher quotas. These new limits take effect immediately, without requiring existing subscribers to wait until their next renewal. This also means OpenAI has withdrawn its earlier announcement from late September regarding quota reductions for Pro 200, allowing users who previously had higher limits to retain them. It should be noted, however, that doubling the quota does not guarantee doubling the number of tasks you can complete—actual consumption depends on the model, task type, and speed mode. In Fast mode, quota consumption is roughly 2.5 times faster than in standard mode, while Ultrafast mode consumes at about eight times the rate. (Source: ITBears) Intel’s stock plunged more than 30% at the open, potentially marking the largest single-day drop in recorded history. Following the opening bell on October 30, Intel shares plummeted sharply, with intraday losses at one point exceeding 3
