Telegram's Brief Absence from the App Store

On August 4, Telegram was temporarily removed from Apple's App Store, causing concern among users. The application vanished from search results, leading many to wonder about the reason behind this sudden disappearance. According to Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, the app was taken down due to a user posting illegal pornographic content in a public chat. The attacker managed to evade moderation tools, prompting Telegram to act swiftly to remove the inappropriate content.

Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 Launch in Vietnam

As of midnight on August 8, select retailers in Vietnam began selling the highly anticipated Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8. The Galaxy Z Fold8 is priced at approximately 47 million VND for the 256GB version, while the Galaxy Z Flip8 is available for around 32 million VND. Customers who pre-ordered received vouchers worth 2 million VND, with additional discounts from retailers, bringing the effective prices down to about 43 million VND for the Fold8 and 28 million VND for the Flip8.

Potential Supply Issues for iPhone 18 Pro

In related news, analyst Tim Culpan has reported that Apple may struggle to meet supply demands for the iPhone 18 Pro due to a shortage of memory components. The new iPhone model will feature the A20 Pro chip, the first to be produced using TSMC's N2 process. Although production of the A20 Pro chip is progressing well, TSMC is currently facing a backlog of approximately 1 billion USD in chips waiting for DRAM supplies.

Notable Departure from Google

On August 6, Dr. Le Viet Quoc announced his departure from Google via a post on social media platform X. He, along with former colleagues, has founded a new startup named AI Discovery Loop. Dr. Quoc is well-known in the AI field, having contributed to major projects at Google, including Google Translate and Google Brain. The startup aims to develop AI systems capable of self-improvement with minimal human intervention, which could significantly advance AI technology.

Gaming Laptop Innovations

In the gaming sector, the ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2026) has made headlines as the world's first gaming laptop to feature an 18-inch MiniLED 4K display with a 240Hz refresh rate. This device boasts enhanced cooling systems and RGB lighting, catering to gamers seeking high performance.

MacBook Neo Price Adjustments

Lastly, the price of the MacBook Neo has seen fluctuations recently. After a significant increase in late June due to chip shortages, prices are now being adjusted downwards as supply stabilizes. The standard version is currently available for around 18.3 million VND, a reduction of 1.2 million VND from previous prices.