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Today, Meta released its second quarter Adversarial Threat Report 2022 and we found a few interesting details. In the summary key findings, they shared their findings about Coordinated Inauthentic Behaviour (CIB) operations found in Malaysia and another in Russia. Obviously, we are going to talk about Malaysia's case so grab some popcorn and read on below.

Yesterday, we reported that Shopee may be adding the option for consumers in Malaysia to make purchases via Apple Pay and now, it looks like the payment method is coming to other merchants too. The latest of which is the telco company Maxis, whereby a placard allegedly on display in one of its centres shows that Apple Pay is now accepted there.

Terengganu Infrastructure, Public Facilities, Utilities and Technology Committee chairman, Dr Mamad Puteh has announced that the state will have 66 new telecommunications towers operational next year under the National Digital Network Plan (JENDELA). Furthermore, the state’s 4G coverage in populated areas are also expected to increase to 97.26 percent by the end of this year.

As previously reported last week, the HONOR X8 5G has landed in Malaysia officially. At a recommended price of RM999, interested customers can now get the phone with a 1-year extended warranty worth up to RM119.

After years of iterative improvements of its entry-level iPad, many are expecting Apple to refresh its popular tablet’s design this year. Well, according to an alleged leak of the 2022 iPad’s design, there are some design refresh, though it still retains the dated look. 

As we approach the upcoming Galaxy Unpacked event next week, here is some news about the new Samsung Galaxy Watch 5. There are some new leaks from WinFuture with alleged official renders that are quite consistent with previous rumoured news. 

Following Samsung's footsteps, OPPO could launch a new folding duo soon. According to the latest report, the company is working on a standard folding phone, OPPO Find N Fold, and a clamshell folding phone, OPPO Find N Flip.

The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event is just one blink of an eye away. However, the rumours still wouldn't stop rushing onto the internet. According to this new report, the new Galaxy folding devices might have a name change, but it's not something that we've not heard of before.

Besides introducing the OPPO Reno8 and Reno8 Pro to the Thai market, the brand has also brought along a surprise by presenting the Reno8 Z 5G. Although the device has never made an appearance in any other countries before, it's still not entirely new as it has most same tech specs as the Reno7 Z 5G.

As most Malaysians know by now, inflation has caused a spike in Grab prices. A number of GrabFood drivers have also complained their pay was cut by the company and this goes the same for Foodpanda delivery partners too. That said, the drivers are planning to go on a strike tomorrow (5 August 2022) for 24 hours.