Weekly Highlights: Pi Network price hits rock bottom, iPhone 17 Pro Max photos leaked in public.

(Dan Tri Newspaper) - The most notable technology news of the past week includes Pi Network's price hitting a historical low, leaked real-life photos of the iPhone 17 Pro Max in public, and Apple releasing iOS 18.6 to fix security vulnerabilities on iPhones.

"It's time for network operators to share telecommunications infrastructure."

During a meeting with the telecommunications sector, Minister Nguyen Manh Hung stated that telecommunications infrastructure, from its inception until recently, has primarily served as basic communication infrastructure (making calls, sending text messages).

Now, telecommunications infrastructure has become the infrastructure of the economy . Without this infrastructure, it would be like having no electricity, no water. This is a very important transformation.

Telecommunications infrastructure has transformed into economic infrastructure (Photo: MobiFone ).

Minister Hung stated that Vietnam has opened its telecommunications sector for over 20 years but is still struggling with infrastructure competition. Network operators compete to see who has the wider network and more base stations. Now, instead of competing on infrastructure, it's time to share infrastructure.

Mobile network operators must share and cooperate to lower prices and focus on service. This requires forcing large network operators to share infrastructure with smaller ones. VNPT and Viettel must share their infrastructure with MobiFone.

Pi Network's price plummets to a historical low.

On the evening of August 2nd, the price of Pi Network suddenly plummeted to $0.34. This is also the lowest price for Pi Network since the cryptocurrency was listed on exchanges. The current price has fallen by more than 85% from its peak reached at the end of February.

The Pi Network project has not yet been listed on major exchanges such as Binance or Bybit (Photo: The Anh).

In July, the cryptocurrency market witnessed a massive surge as Bitcoin reached all-time highs and numerous altcoins experienced exceptional growth. However, Pi Network bucked this trend, with its value continuously declining.

Technical analysis suggests that this cryptocurrency does not follow the trends of Bitcoin or other major altcoins, raising questions about the project's independence and resilience.

An alliance of influencers will be established in Vietnam.

In the context of rapid digital transformation, key opinion leaders (KOLs/KOCs) have become a powerful media force, shaping consumer trends, lifestyles, and social opinions.

Mr. Nguyen Tien Cuong, representative of Department A05, speaks at the seminar (Photo: NCA).

An alliance dedicated to key opinion leaders (KOLs) will officially launch in Vietnam this August, as part of the first National KOL Conference.

This move aims to promote the positive role of KOLs and mitigate the risks of spreading misinformation, harmful content, or advertising substandard products.

Leaked photos of the iPhone 17 Pro Max in public.

A leaked image has caused a stir in the tech community, showing a man holding what appears to be the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The phone is encased in a black protective case, possibly intended to conceal the product's actual design during public testing.

Images allegedly showing the iPhone 17 Pro Max in real life have surfaced (Photo: Skyfops).

A notable detail on the leaked device is the camera cluster area, which has circular holes in the upper right corner. According to MacRumors ' analysis, this could be the location of the LED flash and LiDAR sensor, a detail that aligns well with previous leaks about the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

The man in the photo is also seen holding an iPhone 16 Pro, sparking speculation that he may be an Apple employee conducting product development testing.

The first ROG Exclusive Store in Vietnam.

This is where users can explore the ROG gaming ecosystem, from gaming laptops and components to tech accessories. The store also provides expert advice, ensuring a personalized shopping experience.

The ROG Exclusive Store model is developed by Asus in many countries (Photo: Contributor).

In Vietnam, the ROG Exclusive Store marks a strategic turning point, not only expanding the retail network but also building a dedicated space for gaming enthusiasts in the country.

iOS 18.6 fixes security vulnerabilities on iPhones.

Early morning on July 30th (Vietnam time), Apple released the iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6 updates. Apple just released iOS 18.6, the sixth major update to the iOS 18 operating system, just two months after the launch of iOS 18.5. This update focuses on bug fixes and enhanced security for iPhone users.

iOS 18.6 provides a series of security patches for iPhones (Image: 9to5mac).

According to Apple's description, iOS 18.6 "provides important bug fixes and security updates, as well as addressing several issues in the Photos app that could prevent sharing memorable videos."

Along with iOS 18.6, Apple also released iPadOS 18.6 and macOS Sequoia 15.6. According to Apple's support documentation, these updates address dozens of critical security vulnerabilities. Therefore, users are advised to install them immediately.

Vietnam is gradually becoming a hub for new product launches.

Mr. Song Ikhwan, General Director of Sales & Marketing, LG Electronics Vietnam (Photo: Organizing Committee).

This was shared by Mr. Nguyen Xuan Chau, Operations Director of LG Electronics, at the event marking LG's 30th anniversary in Vietnam.

At the "The Art-ffection by LG" exhibition in Hanoi, Mr. Song Ikhwan, General Director of Sales & Marketing of LG Vietnam, stated that the company will continue to develop technology solutions integrated with artificial intelligence to meet the habits and needs of Vietnamese consumers.

LG representatives also affirmed that Vietnam is playing an increasingly important role in the group's global strategy.

Mr. Nguyen Xuan Chau, Director of Operations at LG Vietnam, stated that Vietnam is currently one of LG's major production locations worldwide, and also has three research and development (R&D) centers.

Some of the company's new products were also launched in Vietnam before their global rollout.

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