Google Play Will Enforce Stricter Memory Limits for Android Apps

Mobile Development | 29 August 2026

The ongoing global memory shortage may be creating headaches across the technology industry, but it is also putting pressure on software developers to become more efficient. Google is now preparing to introduce new memory-efficiency requirements for...

Google Messages Bug Is Splitting Conversations Into Multiple Threads

Mobile Development | 28 August 2026

Google Messages users have already been dealing with an RCS connection problem this summer, and now another frustrating issue has surfaced. Google has confirmed that it is investigating reports of group and individual conversations unexpectedly split...

Apple Sets “Surprise and Shine” Event for 10 September 2026

Mobile Development | 27 August 2026

Apple has officially confirmed the date of its major September launch event, with this year's showcase scheduled for 10 September 2026 under the tagline "Surprise and shine." The event will begin at 2AM Malaysia time, with Apple expected to livestrea...

Samsung One UI 9 Makes Switching From iPhone to Galaxy Much Easier

Mobile Development | 27 August 2026

Moving from one smartphone ecosystem to another has never been particularly enjoyable. Photos, contacts and messages are usually straightforward enough, but passwords, eSIMs, call histories and application settings can make changing phones feel like...

CelcomDigi Rolls Out Voice Firewall to Warn Customers About Suspected Scam Calls

Mobile Development | 25 August 2026

Scam calls have become an everyday nuisance in Malaysia, but CelcomDigi is adding another layer of protection designed to stop suspicious calls before customers even have to decide whether they should answer.

TikTok Shop Sellers to Face 6% SST on Shipping Fees From September

Mobile Development | 25 August 2026

TikTok Shop is introducing a new 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) on selected shipping-related charges paid by sellers in Malaysia, beginning in September 2026. The change will affect the Actual Shipping Fee for logistics services provided through the...

TikTok Could Soon Let You Send Money Through Direct Messages

Mobile Development | 20 August 2026

TikTok has spent the past few years transforming itself from a short-video app into something much bigger. Shopping, livestream commerce, virtual gifts and creator monetisation are already deeply integrated into the platform, and now TikTok may be pr...

Firefox on iOS Is Getting a Built-In Ad Blocker

Mobile Development | 17 August 2026

Mozilla is giving Firefox users on iPhone and iPad another privacy-focused feature, with a native ad blocker now beginning to roll out experimentally on Firefox for iOS.

Ryt Bank Adds ATM and Bank Branch Activation for Customers Who Don’t Want to Use Online Banking

Mobile Development | 16 August 2026

Ryt Bank is making account activation a little more flexible by giving customers another way to complete the initial funding step required after opening an account. The Malaysian digital bank now allows customers to activate their accounts by transfe...

Shopee Malaysia Finally Supports TNG eWallet Payments — But There’s a Catch

Mobile Development | 14 August 2026

For years, Malaysian Shopee users who rely heavily on TNG eWallet have had one fairly obvious frustration: despite Touch 'n Go being one of the country's most widely used digital wallets, there hasn't been a straightforward way to use it when checkin...

Apple May Be Building a Photo Authentication System Into iOS 27

Mobile Development | 12 August 2026

Apple appears to be preparing a new way for iPhone users to prove that a photo genuinely came from a real device rather than being generated, heavily manipulated, or passed through an unknown editing process.

Selangor Wants A New Super App To Bring Services From All 12 Local Councils Under One Roof

Mobile Development | 11 August 2026

Selangor residents may eventually no longer need to jump between different apps just to deal with their local councils. The state government is exploring the development of a new integrated "super app" that could bring together services and complaint...

Winning Malaysia’s E-Wallet Race Wasn’t Enough For TNG Digital

Mobile Development | 09 August 2026

TNG Digital has already achieved something most fintech companies would love to have: enormous scale. TNG eWallet now has around 27 million verified users, including the vast majority of Malaysia's adult population, and roughly 13.5 million people ac...

Samsung Updates Its Galaxy Security Support Roadmap for August 2026

Mobile Development | 07 August 2026

Samsung has refreshed its software-support schedule for August 2026, giving Galaxy owners a clearer picture of how frequently their phones and tablets should receive security patches.

Why Wireless Android Auto Needs Both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to Work

Mobile Development | 03 August 2026

Wireless Android Auto can feel almost effortless when everything behaves properly. You start the car, your phone connects automatically, and the infotainment screen begins showing navigation, music and communication apps without needing a cable.

Bolt Brings Ride Booking into ChatGPT, but Will Malaysians Actually Use It?

Mobile Development | 02 August 2026

Generative AI is steadily moving beyond answering questions and writing content. It is now beginning to perform practical everyday tasks, from planning journeys and making reservations to helping users interact with services without constantly switch...

WhatsApp Web Finally Gets Calling, Waiting Rooms and Smarter Call Controls

Mobile Development | 30 July 2026

WhatsApp Web has always been useful for replying to messages from a larger screen, but its calling experience has remained noticeably behind the mobile and desktop applications. That gap is finally beginning to close as WhatsApp introduces audio and...

WhatsApp’s New Android Widget Could Make Voice Notes Much Faster to Send

Mobile Development | 29 July 2026

WhatsApp is testing a new Android home-screen widget designed for people who regularly communicate through voice messages. Instead of opening WhatsApp, finding a conversation and holding down the microphone button, users can begin recording directly...

iOS 26.6 Quietly Prepares Apple Devices for the Next Generation of Siri AI

Mobile Development | 28 July 2026

Apple has released iOS 26.6 alongside matching updates for the rest of its software ecosystem, including iPadOS 26.6, macOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, tvOS 26.6 and visionOS 26.6. At first glance, this appears to be a routine maintenance release. There are...

Samsung Wallet Adds Maybank MAE QR Payments for Faster Everyday Transactions

Mobile Development | 25 July 2026

Samsung Wallet is becoming more useful for everyday payments in Malaysia. Through a new partnership between Samsung Malaysia and Maybank, eligible Galaxy users can now access Maybank MAE Scan & Pay directly from Samsung Wallet, reducing the need to s...