Android Auto 16.5 Rolls Out More Widely While Google Prepares Bigger Changes Behind the Scenes

Mobile Development | 24 March 2026

Google has started pushing Android Auto 16.5 to the stable release channel, which means the update is now becoming available to everyday users rather than just testers. On the surface, this release does not appear to bring any major visual changes or...

iOS 26.4 Brings Useful Everyday Improvements to iPhone, Even Without the Big Siri Upgrade

Mobile Development | 24 March 2026

Apple's iOS 26.4 may not be the blockbuster update some users were hoping for, especially for those waiting on a bigger leap forward for Siri, but it still looks like a solid release with a good mix of practical upgrades and lighter, more playful add...

MCMC Wants Telcos Ready for the Hari Raya Rush

Mobile Development | 20 March 2026

As Hari Raya Aidilfitri approaches, MCMC is pushing telecommunications providers to stay on high alert, with a clear message: keep networks stable, watch performance closely, and act fast if service quality drops. The concern is understandable. Every...

Nothing CEO Carl Pei Predicts a Future Without Apps as AI Agents Take Over

Mobile Development | 19 March 2026

Carl Pei is once again pushing a big idea about where smartphones are headed, and this time it is a direct challenge to the app-based model people have used for years. Speaking at SXSW in Austin, the Nothing CEO said he believes apps will eventually...

iPhones in Malaysia May Soon Unlock the Fuller Version of 5G

Mobile Development | 17 March 2026

Apple could finally be getting ready to switch on 5G Standalone and even 5G Advanced support for iPhones in Malaysia, and that would be a pretty meaningful upgrade for local users who have been waiting for Apple to catch up with what some networks ar...

WhatsApp Could Soon Let You Chat With People Who Do Not Even Have the App

Mobile Development | 17 March 2026

WhatsApp appears to be experimenting with a new feature that could make it easier to start conversations with people who do not actually have a WhatsApp account. The feature, known as guest chats, was first mentioned some time ago, but it now seems t...

Instagram Is Removing Encrypted DMs in May 2026, and That Says a Lot About Where the Platform Is Headed

Mobile Development | 15 March 2026

Instagram is making a quiet but meaningful change to its messaging experience. After 8 May 2026, the platform will no longer support end-to-end encrypted direct messages, bringing an end to a feature that was introduced as part of Meta's broader push...

Disney+ Is Testing a More Scroll-Friendly Future With Verts

Mobile Development | 15 March 2026

Disney+ is clearly paying attention to how people discover content today, and that means meeting viewers where their habits already are. Instead of expecting users to slowly browse rows of thumbnails or dig through categories, the platform is now exp...

Google Maps Is Getting Smarter With Gemini, and It Could Make Driving Feel Much Less Stressful

Mobile Development | 14 March 2026

Google Maps is about to become a lot more conversational and a lot more visually helpful, thanks to a fresh wave of Gemini-powered upgrades. Google has introduced two major AI-driven additions for Maps called Ask Maps and Immersive Navigation, both d...

RHB Bank Is Dropping Support for Older Phones, and Some Users Will Need to Act Soon

Mobile Development | 14 March 2026

RHB Bank customers using older smartphones may want to check their device software version sooner rather than later. The bank has confirmed that its mobile banking app will stop working on older operating systems starting 1 June, which means some use...

WhatsApp Is Adding Parent-Managed Accounts to Give Pre-Teens a Safer Way to Stay in Touch

Mobile Development | 13 March 2026

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature aimed at younger users, and it is clearly designed with one goal in mind: giving pre-teens a more controlled way to communicate while allowing parents to stay involved in how the account is used. The new system,...

GrabCoins Flash Sale Gives Grab Users a Smarter Way to Stretch Their Rewards

Mobile Development | 13 March 2026

Grab users in Malaysia have had quite a few changes to get used to since the platform rebranded its loyalty programme from GrabRewards to GrabCoins. On the surface, it may have looked like a simple name change, but in reality, it signaled a broader s...

iOS 26.4 Looks Like a Fun Update, Especially for Music and Podcast Fans

Mobile Development | 11 March 2026

Apple is getting ready to roll out iOS 26.4 later this month, and it looks like one of those updates that mixes practical improvements with a few features that are simply fun to use. The update has been highlighted in recent beta coverage, with Apple...

Maybank’s Recent Account Lockout Issue Shows How Security Can Quickly Turn Into Frustration

Mobile Development | 09 March 2026

Maybank has finally shed some light on the account lockout issue that caught many MAE users off guard earlier this week, and the explanation points back to one thing: fraud monitoring. According to the bank, the Challenge Questions that suddenly appe...

WhatsApp May Be Preparing Its Own Premium Tier, and That Says a Lot About Where Apps Are Headed

Mobile Development | 06 March 2026

It was probably only a matter of time. Over the past few years, subscription fatigue has become part of modern digital life. Services that used to be completely free now routinely lock extra storage, customization, convenience features, or power-user...

Apple’s iOS 26.3.1 Update Is Small, But Still Worth Attention

Mobile Development | 06 March 2026

Apple has rolled out iOS 26.3.1, and while this is not the bigger iOS 26.4 release many people are waiting for, it is still an important update for iPhone users. Apple's own release pages show iOS 26.3.1 as the current version, released on March 4, 2...

Oppo Is Bringing AirDrop-Style Sharing to Find X9 Phones

Mobile Development | 05 March 2026

Cross-platform sharing is one of those "why is this still annoying in 2026?" problems. Sending a bunch of photos from an Android phone to an iPhone (or a Mac) often turns into a small project involving apps, links, and patience.

Grab’s Group Ride Feature Has Landed In Malaysia

Mobile Development | 04 March 2026

If you've ever tried to coordinate a "same car, different pick-up points" situation with friends, you'll know it usually turns into a group chat negotiation that never ends. Grab is trying to clean that up with its Group Ride feature, which has now r...

Samsung Galaxy S26 Series: Galaxy AI Gets More “Do It For Me” Than “Help Me Find It”

Mobile Development | 27 February 2026

Samsung's Galaxy S-series has been leaning into AI for a while now, but the Galaxy S26 era feels like a clear shift in attitude: less "here's a clever tool you can open," and more "the phone should notice what you're trying to do, then shorten the pa...

iOS 26.4 Is Shaping Up to Be a Proper “Feature” Update

Mobile Development | 26 February 2026

Apple's iOS 26.4 isn't one of those tiny maintenance releases you install and immediately forget. Based on what's already showing up in the beta, it's aiming to bring meaningful changes across Apple Music, Podcasts, CarPlay, and a handful of everyday...