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WeChat Official Account Grayscale Testing AI-Generated Image Function

The WeChat Official Account backend recently conducted a grayscale test on a new feature, which allows the use of AI image matching during the article editing process.

WeChat Moments Can Post Live Photos, Functional on iOS 8.0.51

On the evening of September 19, the feature for posting live photos on WeChat Moments has officially launched.

WeChat Palm Payment Launches in Macau

On September 11, WeChat officially announced that the first stop for WeChat Pay outside the mainland would be 'Macau', with over 60 'tapping points' open.

Apple Is Communicating with Tencent Regarding the App Store Commission

Recently, there have been rumors that the 'iPhone 16 may not support WeChat.' Apple's technical consultant for China stated that they are currently in discussions with Tencent regarding the app store commission.

WeChat and Ant Group Bets on AI App Store, Giants Compete for ‘Apple Tax’

WeChat and Ant Group are both developing AI application platforms.

WeChat Officially Launches the ‘One-click AI Q&A’ Feature

WeChat input method officially launches the 'One-click AI Q&A' function, which is based on Tencent's Hunyuan large model.

WeChat Refutes Reports of Being Asked to Reduce Its Market Share

The central bank of China has enacted a regulation, effective from May, that presents a stringent stance towards monopolistic practices in the financial sector.

WeChat Channels Live E-Commerce Team Merges Into the WeChat Open Platform Team

On May 28th, WeChat issued an internal announcement that the WeChat Channels live e-commerce team has been reorganized.

US Department of Justice Lawsuit Against Apple: The Implication for Super Apps and Market Dominance

Last Thursaday, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) initiated a significant lawsuit against Apple Inc., leveling allegations such as suppressing the growth of cloud gaming services and the burgeoning sector of "super apps".

Super Apps: The Inevitable Future of Integrated Platforms in the Digital Age

The astounding success of super apps like WeChat in China suggests that this model could potentially gain ground in the West as both consumers and businesses increasingly gravitate towards comprehensive platforms that cater to their multifaceted needs.

Tencent’s New Patent Can Encrypt and Hide Chat Conversations

On October 24th, Tencent was granted a patent for the "method, device, terminal and storage medium for displaying chat conversations".

‘WeChat Fenqi’ Is in Gray-box Testing Phase Before Launch

WeChat will launch a consumer credit product called 'WeChat Fenqi (Installment)'. Currently, the product is in a small-scale gray-box testing phase.

Tencent’s Weixin Pay Improves Mobile Payment for Foreign Visitors in China

Tencent is strengthening its partnership with global card organizations such as Visa, Discover Global Network (including Diners Club), JCB, and Mastercard. This collaboration aims to enhance the digital payment experience for international users in China.

Tencent’s WeChat Releases Palm Pay

On May 21st, according to WeChat’s blog, WeChat Palm Pay was officially released. Users can currently perform palm payment on face recognition devices. They need to bind their personal WeChat account to the device and record the palm print. When making a purchase, simply place the hand over the scanning area of the payment device […]

Tencent Punishes Multiple Executives for WeChat and QQ Malfunctions at the End of March

On March 29, Tencent's two social platforms - WeChat and QQ - experienced a crash. Although the issue was resolved later that day and WeChat had previously experienced minor faults before this incident occurred, Tencent still issued severe punishment for it.