WhatsApp Usernames Are Coming, Giving Users More Control Over Their Privacy

Mobile Development | 30 June 2026

For years, WhatsApp has been built around one simple identifier: your mobile number. That approach works well when you are talking to family, friends, colleagues, or people already saved in your contacts. However, sharing a phone number can feel far...

Google Play Splits Billing Fees: What It Means for Malaysian Developers

Mobile Development | 27 June 2026

Google Play is changing the way it charges developers for digital purchases, separating its platform service fee from the fee for using Google Play Billing. The move gives developers in selected markets more freedom to offer alternative payment metho...

TNG eWallet Introduces ASB Financing With CIMB for More Accessible Long-Term Investing

Mobile Development | 26 June 2026

TNG eWallet has steadily grown beyond being a convenient app for payments, toll reloads, and everyday transactions. Its GOfinance section has increasingly become a space for Malaysians to manage financial services in one familiar place, from insuranc...

How AI-Powered Healthcare Apps Can Support Patients in Everyday Life

Mobile Development | 22 June 2026

From symptom guidance and wearable monitoring to appointment reminders and health-record organisation, AI is helping mobile health apps become more personalised, responsive and practical. Healthcare has traditionally involved a lot of waiting.

Could the iPhone 18 Pro Cost More Than RM6,300? Rising Memory Prices May Push Premium Phones Higher

Mobile Development | 22 June 2026

Strong demand for AI infrastructure is putting pressure on global memory supply, and the effect could eventually be felt by people buying iPhones, Macs and other consumer devices. Buying a new iPhone has never been cheap, but the next generation of P...

Rapid KL’s RM150 Monthly Pass Is Now Available Through TNG eWallet

Mobile Development | 21 June 2026

Commuters using Rapid KL's rail and bus services can now purchase the RM150 Rapid Monthly travel pass directly through the Touch 'n Go eWallet app, making the process more convenient for people who prefer to manage their transport payments digitally.

Value Food Helps Malaysians Save Money By Rescuing Discounted Meals Before They Go To Waste

Mobile Development | 19 June 2026

Food waste is one of those everyday problems that often happens quietly in the background. Cafes bake more pastries than they can sell, restaurants prepare more meals than customers order, hotels may have surplus food from their daily operations, and...

Meta’s New Plus Subscriptions For Facebook, Instagram And WhatsApp Are Now Available In Malaysia

Mobile Development | 17 June 2026

For years, there have been jokes and rumours about Facebook eventually charging users just to keep their accounts active. Meta has not gone that far, thankfully, but it has now introduced paid "Plus" subscriptions for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsAp...

RTM Strengthens RTMKlik Security After Claims Of Overseas World Cup 2026 Streaming Access

Mobile Development | 17 June 2026

RTM has moved to reassure viewers that it is tightening security on RTMKlik after claims surfaced online that FIFA World Cup 2026 matches could be accessed from outside Malaysia. The issue has become a talking point among local viewers, especially as...

Netflix’s Redesigned Mobile App Arrives in Malaysia With New Clips Feature

Mobile Development | 12 June 2026

Netflix has started rolling out its redesigned mobile app experience to more users across the Asia-Pacific region, including Malaysia. The refresh is not just a visual update. It also reflects how Netflix is trying to make discovery faster, more mobi...

Google Health Coach Arrives In Malaysia As A Gemini-Powered Fitness And Wellness Advisor

Mobile Development | 09 June 2026

Google has launched Health Coach in Malaysia as part of the global rollout of its updated Google Health experience. Powered by Gemini, the feature is designed to act like a personalised wellness assistant that helps users make better sense of their f...

Setel Savers: A New RM4.90 Monthly Subscription for Users Who Want More Rewards

Mobile Development | 09 June 2026

Setel has introduced a new paid membership programme called Setel Savers, priced at RM4.90 per month. The idea is fairly straightforward: users who already rely on Setel for fuel payments, Kedai Mesra purchases, EV charging, and vehicle-related servi...

WhatsApp Is Testing View Once Text Messages, and It Could Make Private Chats Feel More Controlled

Mobile Development | 07 June 2026

WhatsApp has been slowly expanding its "view once" feature over the years, and now it looks like text messages may be next in line. The feature originally arrived in 2021 for photos and videos, giving users a way to send media that could only be open...

Pokemon Champions Arrives On iOS And Android On 17 June

Mobile Development | 06 June 2026

Pokemon Champions is getting ready to reach a much wider audience. After launching on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in April, The Pokemon Company has confirmed that the battle-focused title will arrive on iOS and Android on 17 June. This means players...

MyGOV App To Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Matches As Government Pushes Wider Digital Adoption

Mobile Development | 06 June 2026

The MyGOV app is about to become more than just a digital gateway for government services. In a move that many Malaysians probably did not expect, the Ministry of Digital has announced that the app will soon allow users to stream FIFA World Cup 2026...

TNG eWallet Gets a Refreshed Homepage With a More Search-Focused Experience

Mobile Development | 04 June 2026

TNG Digital is giving the TNG eWallet app a refreshed look, with a redesigned homepage aimed at making the app easier to use and faster to navigate. For many Malaysians, TNG eWallet has grown from being just a simple payment app into something used f...

Apple iOS 27 Leak Hints At A Smarter Siri And A New Way To Search On iPhone

Mobile Development | 31 May 2026

Apple is expected to preview iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 next month, and while the company has not officially revealed what will be included, attention is already turning toward Siri. After years of criticism that Apple's digital assistant has fallen behind...

MYTV Mana-Mana Is Entering A Transition Phase As Paid Subscriptions Are Suspended

Mobile Development | 24 May 2026

MYTV Mana-Mana appears to be heading into a new phase. MYTV has announced that its streaming platform will undergo a transition beginning 1 June 2026, and as part of that change, paid subscriptions will be suspended for the time being.

This Simple Safari Setting Makes iPhone Browsing Feel Much Less Frustrating

Mobile Development | 22 May 2026

Browsing on an iPhone is usually smooth enough for everyday use, but there is one Safari behaviour that can become annoying very quickly. You are reading an article, checking product reviews, planning a trip, or going through several search results,...

TNG Digital Reaches A Major Turning Point With Its First Annual Profit

Mobile Development | 22 May 2026

TNG Digital has reached an important milestone in its journey from a payment-focused e-wallet into a broader digital financial services platform. The company, best known as the operator of TNG eWallet, recorded its first full-year profit since the e-...