Weekly point: iPhone 18 Pro Max hits shelves, Burgundy Red color is sold out in Vietnam
(Dan Tri) - Outstanding technology information last week included the iPhone 18 Pro Max hitting shelves in Vietnam, the network turning off 2G signals, and Apple releasing the official version of iOS 27.
iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max hit shelves in Vietnam
On September 18, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max went on sale in the Vietnamese market. According to dealers, the number of users interested in this new product line increased compared to the same period last year.
Vietnamese demand for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max has increased compared to the previous generation (Photo: Doan Thuy).
Mr. Nguyen Lac Huy, representative of CellphoneS system, said that by the time the reservation ended, this unit had recorded the number of interested customers and reservations reaching nearly 50,000 orders, growing more than 3 times compared to the same period last year.
Meanwhile, a TopZone representative said that this system recorded more than 200,000 customers registering information and more than 180,000 customers have made deposits. This number is 2 times higher than the same period last year.
During the same period, Viettel Store achieved 57,000 deposits, Hoang Ha Mobile received about 18,000 deposits, Minh Tuan Mobile received more than 13,000 orders. The group of agents including FPT Shop, Di Dong Viet, and ShopDunk did not announce the number of orders. Incomplete statistics from retail systems have more than 318,000 orders.
The network operator turns off 2G signal
From September 15, Vietnamese telecommunications businesses began to stop broadcasting 2G networks nationwide. The frequency band that was once exploited for 2G is now being used for 4G and 5G technology. This is a foundation for Internet speed in Vietnam to continue to increase in the coming time.
The 2G network is considered no longer suitable for social development (Photo: Formasup).
2G is the abbreviation for second generation mobile telecommunications network technology. The 2G network was commercially deployed based on the GSM standard in Finland by the network operator Radiolinja (currently part of the telecommunications company Elisa Oyj) in 1991. In Vietnam, the 2G network was officially deployed in 1993.
The 2G network is considered "outdated" by many countries around the world and contains many vulnerabilities. Cybercriminals can take advantage of this feature to distribute spam and fake messages to user devices via 2G waves with fake BTS stations, causing a lot of damage to users.
Apple releases iOS 27 official version
iOS 27 is the next major update for iPhone, focusing on optimizing performance and refining the user experience. This upgrade is expected to become one of the most comprehensive updates, combining outstanding processing speed and convenience during use.
The new Liquid Glass interface allows users to fine-tune to suit their usage habits (Photo: Apple).
The operating system interface is refreshed with a second-generation Liquid Glass design, providing uniform refraction effects, enhanced contrast and the ability to customize the interface from clear to tinted with new sliders.
Apple said that the iOS 27 operating system brings many tweaks to help iPhone respond faster and smoother. Accordingly, application launch speed is up to 30% faster, helping software opening operations take place instantly.
Anker merges brands
Since its founding in 2011, Anker has grown from a charging company into a global consumer technology company. Along the way, the company built specialized brands, including Anker, eufy, soundcore, SOLIX and eufyMake.
Anker merges brands into 2 groups (Photo: Anker).
As AI, robotics, local computing, and connected systems bring once-separate technologies closer together, the lines between categories are blurring. Anker said unifying products and technology under one name helps the company focus its brand resources, while creating a more consistent experience.
Anker will introduce the catalog in two groups. In particular, Anker For You is technology that accompanies users throughout the day, including charging, audio, personal health and creative tools. Anker For Home is solutions for the home that can take care of itself, including home security, robotics and home energy.
Galaxy Z Fold8 sales increased thanks to iPhone Duo
The iPhone Duo not only helped Apple attract attention but also created notable developments in the folding phone market in Korea. According to The Korea Times, Galaxy Z Fold8 sales in Korea increased about 10% in a week after Apple introduced the iPhone Duo.
Galaxy Z Fold8 recorded a sales increase of about 10% in Korea in a week after the iPhone Duo was introduced (Photo: The Anh).
The source believes that the increase partly comes from customers who previously delayed their decision to buy a new phone to wait for Apple's first folding screen product. After the iPhone Duo was announced, a part of them is said to have chosen the Galaxy Z Fold8.
However, the report does not provide specific device sales numbers. The 10% increase also only reflects fluctuations over a period of one week in the Korean market, not enough to show the long-term trend of the folding screen smartphone market.
Vietnamese company successfully designed heavy transport UAV
CT UAV Company has just announced the design and successful test flight of a new heavy transport UAV called CT Pegas 230. The device has a maximum takeoff weight of 230kg and the ability to carry a load of up to 100kg. CT Pegas 230 has special meaning in bringing Vietnam's UAV industry to the world level.
CT Pegas 230 has a maximum takeoff weight of 230kg and a payload of up to 100kg (Photo: CT UAV).
This UAV model can participate in transportation activities in many fields. In construction and mining, CT Pegas 230 can support the transportation of materials and equipment to hard-to-reach projects, mines in mountainous areas, remote areas or difficult terrain.
For marine and island environments, equipment helps transport goods quickly between mainland, islands, ships and offshore structures. Besides, CT Pegas 230 also supports the installation of power transmission systems, wind power, and solar power.
3D Mapping tells the story of nearly 1,000 years of Quoc Tu Giam cultivating talented people
The 3D mapping film "Cultivating Talents" introduces the process of formation and development of Quoc Tu Giam, expressing the ideology of predecessors in building a national education system, training and selecting talented people to serve the country (Photo: Thuong Huyen).
On the evening of September 18, at the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam (Hanoi), the 3D Mapping film "Cultivating Talents" was introduced, taking the audience to explore the nearly 1,000-year history of Quoc Tu Giam - a place that trained and nurtured many generations of intellectuals for the country.
With a duration of about 12 minutes, the film begins in Thang Long in 1010, leading viewers to the birth of Quoc Tu Giam under King Ly Nhan Tong and the nation's tradition of respecting learning and using talents.
The work uses three images throughout, including the sound of drums, woodblocks and birds flying toward the Sun. In particular, the flock of birds flying in a V shape symbolizes generations of adult students, carrying knowledge and the mission of serving the country.
According to the organizers, the image of a flock of birds gradually expanded from the initially modest number, demonstrating the process of Quoc Tu Giam gradually accepting Confucian scholars from the common class with excellent academic abilities.