CelcomDigi and IPification Bring Passwordless Phone Verification to Malaysian Digital Platforms

Mobile Development | 17 July 2026

Creating an online account may seem simple, but proving that the person behind it is genuine has become increasingly difficult. Fake profiles, automated registrations, impersonation attempts and account takeovers are growing more sophisticated, parti...

RHB Expands Cross-Border QR Payments Through PayNet Integration

Mobile Development | 17 July 2026

Paying for everyday purchases while travelling around Asia is becoming increasingly simple, with QR payments gradually removing the need to carry large amounts of cash or rely entirely on international cards. RHB Bank is now extending this convenienc...

MCMC and Telcos Move to Fix Malaysia’s “Full Signal, No Internet” Problem

Mobile Development | 16 July 2026

Seeing a phone display full signal bars while websites refuse to load, messages remain stuck and apps struggle to connect is an experience many Malaysians know all too well. Strong mobile reception may suggest that everything is working properly, but...

First the Green Line, Now the Red Tint: Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra Screen Troubles Continue

Mobile Development | 15 July 2026

Samsung's latest flagship appears to be developing another unwelcome display problem. After years of complaints about mysterious green lines appearing on Galaxy screens, some Galaxy S26 Ultra owners are now reporting a reddish patch forming near the...

GXBank Brings Firsty Global eSIM Plans to Its App Through a New Travel Connectivity Partnership

Mobile Development | 14 July 2026

GXBank has partnered with global connectivity provider Firsty to give customers easier access to international eSIM data plans through the digital bank's mobile app. The new service is aimed at Malaysians travelling overseas who want mobile internet...

Waze Is Becoming Smarter With Google Gemini-Powered Features

Mobile Development | 14 July 2026

Waze has always stood out from other navigation apps because of its community-driven approach. Instead of simply calculating the fastest route, it relies on drivers to report accidents, congestion, road closures and other problems as they happen.

Apple’s iOS 27 Child Safety Update Gives Parents More Control, but Bigger Questions Remain

Mobile Development | 13 July 2026

Apple is preparing a significant expansion of its child safety and parental control tools with iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27. The changes are designed to help parents decide what children can access, who they can communicate with and when they can u...

Malaysian Driver Fined in Hat Yai After Showing MyJPJ Digital Licence

Mobile Development | 11 July 2026

A digital driving licence may be valid for everyday use in Malaysia, but motorists travelling overseas still need to carry the physical card or an International Driving Permit. A Malaysian motorist was fined 1,000 baht, approximately RM123, after she...

OpenAI’s GPT-Live Wants to Make Voice Chat Feel More Like a Real Conversation

Mobile Development | 10 July 2026

Talking to AI has improved a lot over the years, but many voice assistants still feel slightly unnatural. There is usually a clear pause between the user speaking and the AI replying. The experience often feels more like taking turns in a question-an...

TNG eWallet Clarifies How the 300-Litre BUDI Quota Is Shared Between RON95 and Diesel

Mobile Development | 09 July 2026

The introduction of an additional BUDI fuel quota for eligible pickup truck and jeep owners has created some confusion, particularly among users checking their remaining balance through TNG eWallet.

YouTube Premium Malaysia Price Hike: Individual Plan Rising to RM20.90 Per Month

Mobile Development | 08 July 2026

YouTube Premium subscribers in Malaysia are receiving a new price update, with the Individual plan set to increase from RM17.90 per month to RM20.90 per month. The revised fee will take effect from each affected user's next billing date, with the ema...

Smartphone Apps and Wearable EEG Could Change How We Study Brain Activity in Everyday Life

Mobile Development | 05 July 2026

For decades, brain activity research has largely been confined to hospitals, clinics and laboratories. Electroencephalography, better known as EEG, has been an important tool for studying the brain's electrical activity, helping clinicians monitor ne...

Flexi Parking App Back Online After Cyberattack Disrupts Parking Payments

Mobile Development | 05 July 2026

Flexi Parking has confirmed that its app services are back online after a cyberattack disrupted digital parking payments across 64 local authorities nationwide. The outage left many motorists unable to pay for parking through the app, creating uncert...

WhatsApp Says Usernames Will Include Built-In Protection Against Scams and Impersonation

Mobile Development | 05 July 2026

WhatsApp is preparing one of its biggest privacy-related changes in years: usernames. The feature is expected to allow people to connect without revealing their personal phone numbers, but WhatsApp says it is also building multiple safeguards to prev...

OnePlus and realme May Reportedly Move to OPPO’s ColorOS for Future Devices

Mobile Development | 05 July 2026

The software identity of OnePlus and realme may be heading for a major change. According to a recent report, OPPO is considering a deeper consolidation of its smartphone brands, which could eventually see OxygenOS and realme UI phased out in favour o...

Google Loses Final Appeal in MYR19 Billion Android Antitrust Case

Mobile Development | 05 July 2026

After years of appeals, legal arguments and regulatory scrutiny, Google has reached the end of one of its biggest antitrust battles in Europe. The company has lost its final attempt to overturn a MYR19 billion fine over the way it used Android to str...

Gentari Go Makes EV Charging More Seamless With Wider AutoCharge Access

Mobile Development | 02 July 2026

For EV drivers, public charging is usually straightforward, but it can still involve several small steps: opening an app, finding the correct charger, starting a session, confirming payment and waiting for charging to begin.

TNG eWallet Now Lets Users Search Companies and Purchase Official SSM Documents

Mobile Development | 02 July 2026

TNG eWallet is continuing its shift from being a simple payment app into a broader everyday digital platform. Its latest addition could be particularly useful for business owners, freelancers, professionals and even ordinary consumers who want to che...

TikTok Shop Teams Up With KPDN to Make Everyday Essentials More Affordable

Mobile Development | 01 July 2026

TikTok Shop Malaysia has announced a new collaboration with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, better known as KPDN, aimed at easing some of the financial pressure faced by Malaysian households and small businesses.

Selangor Halts Parking Charges and Compounds During SIP System Outage

Mobile Development | 01 July 2026

Motorists in several parts of Selangor can temporarily park without making payment through the usual apps, following a major disruption involving the Selangor Intelligent Parking (SIP) platform. The outage has affected more than just one parking appl...