Morning Highlights

1. iPhone Pocket Released
2. Sony Hosts State of Play Showcase
3. Google Rolls Out November Feature Update for Pixel Devices
4. Viwoods Launches AiPaper Reader E-Ink Tablet
5. Google Play Store to Warn Users About Power-Hungry Background Apps
6. WeChat Announces Crackdown on Six Types of Malicious External Links
7. Rumors Worth a Glance

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iPhone Pocket Released

On November 11, ISSEY MIYAKE and Apple jointly unveiled the iPhone Pocket. Inspired by the concept of “a single piece of fabric,” the iPhone Pocket features a ribbed open structure and an integrated three-dimensional woven design. It can hold any iPhone along with various small essentials, and supports multiple carrying styles—including handheld, attached to a bag, or worn directly on the body.

The short-strap iPhone Pocket comes in eight color options: Lemon, Tangerine, Purple, Pink, Peacock Green, Sapphire Blue, Cinnamon, and Black. The long-strap version is available in three colors: Sapphire Blue, Cinnamon, and Black. The short-strap iPhone Pocket is priced at RMB 1,299, while the long-strap version costs RMB 1,899. Sales begin Friday, November 14, at select Apple Store retail locations and on apple.com.cn in France, Greater China, Italy, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Source

Sony Hosts State of Play Showcase

On November 12, Sony held an online State of Play showcase focused on Japan and other Asian regions, unveiling a variety of new game updates and announcements. Highlights include release dates for inKONBINI: A Small Shop with Many Stories and Coffee Talk: Tokyo, details and launch information for Fatal Frame: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE Deluxe Edition, confirmation that Little Devil Inside will release in early 2026, the second closed beta schedule for Marvel Rivals, and the announcement that Elden Ring: Night Descends DLC will launch on December 4.

In addition, Sony officially announced a Japan-exclusive PS5 Digital Edition console, priced at ¥55,000. Source

Google Rolls Out November Feature Update for Pixel Devices

On November 12, Google announced the November Feature Drop for Pixel devices. This update introduces several new features, including:

• A new Wicked 2 theme
• A Nano Banana model–powered photo editing feature within the Messages app
• AI-generated message summaries for long conversations (available only on Pixel 9 series and newer, and for English users)
• Personalized photo editing prompts in Google Photos (e.g., “Remove Zhang San’s hat,” currently available only to users in the U.S.)
• A new always-on navigation mode for Google Maps on the lock screen
• The Health and Journal apps are now available beyond the Pixel 10 series

You can view the complete update changelog [here]. Source

Viwoods Launches AiPaper Reader E-Ink Device

On November 11, Viwoods launched the AiPaper Reader E-Ink device for overseas markets. Running on Android 16, the device features a dedicated AI button that allows users to engage with AI while reading. The AiPaper Reader comes preloaded with three AI assistants—ChatGPT, Gemini, and DeepSeek. By pressing the AI button, users can ask questions about the content they’re reading, generate summaries, or save selected passages to a personal knowledge base for later reference.

In terms of hardware, the AiPaper Reader sports a 6.13-inch Carta 1300 E-Ink display, measures 159.39 × 80.27 × 6.7 mm, and weighs 138 g. It is powered by a 6nm octa-core CPU and supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 4G LTE connectivity. However, it does not include built-in speakers—audio can only be output through Bluetooth headphones. The AiPaper Reader is priced at USD 279.99 and is now officially available in international markets. Source

Google Play Store to Warn Users About Power-Hungry Background Apps

On November 10, Google announced in an official blog post that “excessive partial wake locks” have completed testing and are now officially included as a core metric within Android Vitals.

Partial wake locks are a common Android mechanism that allows the CPU to continue running tasks even when the screen is off. However, because this prevents the device from entering low-power mode, excessive use can lead to significant battery drain. Along with user-perceived app crashes, app not responding (ANR) incidents, and excessive power consumption by watch faces, partial wake locks are now part of Android Vitals’ core indicators. If an app exceeds the defined thresholds for poor behavior in any of these areas, Google will issue a warning to users on the Play Store listing page to highlight potential battery performance issues. Source

WeChat Announces Crackdown on Six Types of Malicious External Links

On November 10, the WeChat Security Center issued a notice announcing a new enforcement campaign targeting malicious external links shared within the platform. The campaign focuses on links related to fraud, pornography, gambling, illegal livestreaming, and malicious links generated through third-party services or exploited vulnerabilities.

The Security Center stated that once such content is identified and verified, WeChat will take action in accordance with national laws and regulations, as well as platform policies including the Tencent WeChat Software License and Service Agreement, the WeChat Personal Account Usage Specifications, and the WeChat External Link Content Management Guidelines. If external links are found to contain illegal or non-compliant content, WeChat will restrict access to them. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Links containing fraudulent content such as fake part-time job scams, trojan downloads, phishing pages, Ponzi schemes, or fake lotteries.
• Links containing pornographic content.
• Links containing gambling content.
• Links to illegal livestreams (including false advertising or unapproved marketing of health products).
• Links to third-party services abused by malicious actors.
• Links exploiting vulnerabilities on third-party platforms. Source

Rumors Worth a Glance

According to information shared by Coolapk user @微笑假装的很好 and cited by industry analysts, Qualcomm has reportedly added Android 16 support for its Snapdragon X and X Elite chips. The same source also revealed that the next-generation X2 Elite chip will come in two versions: a high-performance model and another variant codenamed “Twist”, positioned similarly to the current Snapdragon X series. Qualcomm had previously confirmed during the Snapdragon Summit that laptops offering a full Android system experience are expected to debut in 2026. Source