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WhatsApp is rolling out a new Safety Overview feature aimed at preventing messaging scams, especially those targeting users in Southeast Asia.

The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) and the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM) released findings from their third annual public survey on scam awareness, conducted by Rakuten Insight between March and April 2025. The survey collected responses from 1000 Malaysians nationwide.

Google’s upcoming Pixel 10 Pro Fold, along with the Pixel Watch 4 and Pixel Buds 2a, won’t hit shelves until 9 October, despite being unveiled at the Made by Google event on 20 August. The delay marks a significant setback for Google’s 2025 hardware rollout.

The Apple Event is always held in the third quarter of the year. This year, Apple is expected to hold its iPhone 17 series launch event on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, according to internal information from German mobile carriers. This aligns with Bloomberg’s prediction that the event would occur during the week of 8 September.

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A17 5G has surfaced in full via retailer listings and leaked renders, giving us a clear look at what this entry-level device packs. If the source is true, then the Galaxy A17 is more than you’d expect for the price.

WhatsApp is experimenting with a bold new feature in its latest Android beta (v2.25.22.13): Guest Chats. As the name suggests, this feature is a way to message people who don’t even have a WhatsApp account.

Proton New Energy Technology (PRO-NET), a subsidiary of PROTON, is pulling out all the stops to build buzz around its second all-electric entry—the Proton e.MAS 5, touted as Malaysia’s most anticipated entry-level EV. The brand officially kicked off its MISI 5 Tour this August, a three-month nationwide roadshow designed to introduce the car in real-life settings before its full launch later this year.

In a bold theft that’s rattling the tech world, a truck carrying 12,000 units of Samsung’s latest foldables—Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7—was stolen near London’s Heathrow Airport. The stolen shipment is estimated to be worth US$10.6 million (~RM49.7 million), making it one of the largest consumer electronics heists in recent UK history.

Based on the latest leaks, Apple iPhone 17 Air may feature a 2900mAh battery and an incredibly slim 5.5mm chassis—making it potentially the thinnest iPhone to date. 

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge may launch with a larger 4400mAh battery, marking a notable upgrade over the Galaxy S25 Edge’s 3900mAh cell. If true, this change would address past concerns over battery life in Samsung’s ultra-slim flagship model.