Weekly Review: Google services encounter errors, Apple causes controversy

(Dan Tri) - The outstanding technology news of the past week includes a series of Google services having problems, Apple causing controversy, and junk SIM cards flooding the market.

A series of Google services have problems

In the early morning of November 13 (Vietnam time), a series of services such as Google Search, Google Drive storage service, and Google Docs and Google Sheets office applications, experienced disruptions.

A series of Google services had problems on the morning of November 13 (Photo: CNet).

Google services are experiencing problems globally. Many users are reporting that they cannot access the service or that the service is responding very slowly.

Statistics from DownDetector show that nearly 3,000 people have reported problems with Google Drive. Many users are also having problems with other services such as Google Search, or the office suite Google Docs and Google Sheets.

Apple controversy

Last week, Apple launched a $230 knitted iPhone crossbody bag. The knitted bag, called the iPhone Pocket, is designed to be worn across the shoulder and allows users to place their iPhone inside the bag for easier access and use.

The iPhone crossbody bag is sold by Apple for $230 (Photo: Apple).

This is a collaboration between Apple and the company of famous Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake. The product will be available in blue, brown or black.

The iPhone Pocket’s $230 price tag has been controversial, with many saying Apple is charging an exorbitant price for an accessory that isn’t particularly eye-catching. However, others say the iPhone Pocket is more of a fashion accessory than a regular shoulder bag.

Junk SIM cards are rampant in the market.

In recent years, the authorities have continuously implemented a series of solutions, requiring network operators to standardize subscriber information, in order to eliminate junk SIMs and unregistered SIMs from the system. Despite these efforts, junk SIMs are still widely sold on the market.

Some agents even livestream selling junk SIM cards (Photo: The Anh).

When asking to buy a SIM card at an agent, users can buy SIM cards from most carriers without having to register their personal information.

Not stopping there, junk SIM cards are also openly sold on e-commerce sites. With just a few simple keywords, users can easily find and buy a SIM card for a few tens of thousands of dong.

Robot vacuum cleaner with integrated roller

Dreame Aqua 10 Roller integrates a 26cm long round roller, sprays clean water and collects dirty water in real time. The robot is also equipped with AutoSeal technology to automatically lower the barrier, prevent water leakage and keep the carpet dry.

Robot has AI-integrated navigation and obstacle avoidance system (Photo: The Anh).

The robot has a Vormax suction power of up to 30,000Pa, combined with a HyperStream dual brush that can handle hair up to 50cm long. The device also has a ProLeap system, allowing the robot to easily overcome door ledges and double steps up to 6cm high.

iPhone Air discontinued

According to The Information, Apple has reportedly decided to discontinue the first-generation iPhone Air after disappointing sales. At the same time, the company has indefinitely delayed the launch of its successor, which was expected to launch next year.

iPhone Air records disappointing sales (Photo: 9to5mac).

The iPhone Air has been criticized for having the shortest battery life of the entire lineup this year. In addition, the device is equipped with only one camera sensor and one speaker.

Notably, the iPhone Air is more expensive than the standard iPhone 17. Due to the lack of interest from customers, the production of the iPhone Air is now coming to an end. Foxconn is said to only have one and a half production lines for this model and is expected to close them at the end of the month.

Samsung expands phone portfolio in electronics channel

On November 11, Hai Sau Sau became Samsung's new strategic distribution partner in the phone sector. In the context of the increasingly competitive Vietnamese electronics market, the expansion of the phone portfolio represents a strategic step forward in the way Samsung and Hai Sau Sau approach users.

Hai Sau Sau and Samsung join hands to implement the "One Samsung" strategy, redefining the sales model in the electronics channel (Photo: Contributor).

“One Samsung” is positioned as a unified sales strategy that optimizes the user shopping process. This aims for a unified and seamlessly connected experience.

World's first 750Hz gaming monitor

The ANT257PF is the world's first gaming monitor to achieve a 750Hz refresh rate. The device has a 24.1-inch Fast TN panel, Full HD resolution (1,920×1,080 pixels) and a 0.8ms response time.

ANT257PF is the world's first gaming monitor to achieve a 750Hz refresh rate (Photo: The Anh).

This screen has a color coverage of 95% DCI-P3, 99% sRGB and Delta E < 1. The device is DisplayHDR 400 certified, with a maximum brightness of 400 nits for sharp images and strong contrast.

Facebook kills Like and Comment buttons on external websites

After more than a decade of widespread presence on the Internet, Facebook's Like and Comment plugins will officially be discontinued on February 10, 2026.

Meta's decision marks the end of an era of the social web, where the two icons served as a vital bridge between independent websites and the largest social network on the planet.

Facebook's social networking plugins will officially be discontinued on February 10, 2026 (Photo: CNN).

Launched in 2010, Like and Comment buttons quickly became popular tools for users to interact with content outside of Facebook. From personal blogs to news articles to e-commerce products, they were everywhere, turning each click into a measure of influence and social signals, helping content go viral.

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