Apple Unveils the iPhone Pocket: A Stylish Blend of Fashion and Function

Mobile Development | 12 November 2025

Apple is once again blurring the line between technology and fashion with its latest creation — the iPhone Pocket, a special-edition wearable accessory developed in collaboration with acclaimed Japanese designer Issey Miyake. Following the debut of t...

Google Play Store to Flag Battery-Draining Apps Starting 2026

Mobile Development | 12 November 2025

Battery life has always been one of the top frustrations for smartphone users. Even as phone makers pack larger batteries into their devices, some apps remain notorious for draining power faster than users can charge it. To tackle this long-standing...

WhatsApp Begins Testing Cross-App Messaging: Here’s What It Means for Users

Mobile Development | 08 November 2025

WhatsApp may soon become a lot more flexible. Following earlier tests of "guest chats" for people who don't have the app, the platform is now experimenting with something even bigger: the ability to message users on completely different messaging app...

Apple’s iOS 26.1 Arrives: Subtle Design Tweaks and Smarter Controls

Mobile Development | 04 November 2025

Apple has officially begun rolling out iOS 26.1, and while it's not a complete overhaul, it brings several notable refinements that continue Apple's steady march toward visual polish and user control. Much of what's included was already previewed in...

Apples, AIs and the Road Ahead for Apple Intelligence

Mobile Development | 01 November 2025

When you see the name Apple Intelligence, you might think about a self-contained "Apple AI". But appearances are shifting. What once looked like an in-house platform is evolving into something more collaborative—an ecosystem of artificial intelligenc...

WhatsApp Introduces Passkey Encryption for Chat Backups

Mobile Development | 31 October 2025

In its ongoing mission to make private conversations truly private, WhatsApp has begun rolling out passkey encryption for chat backups — a major upgrade that simplifies how users protect their message history.

Shopee Introduces Convenient Self-Pickup Option Through Parcel Lockers

Mobile Development | 30 October 2025

Online shopping just got even more convenient. Shopee has begun rolling out parcel lockers — self-service collection points where customers can easily pick up their orders at their own time and convenience. This new delivery option is designed to mak...

Maybank Tightens Security: Secure2u Approvals Now Require Biometric Authentication

Mobile Development | 30 October 2025

In its ongoing mission to strengthen digital banking security, Maybank is introducing biometric authentication for all Secure2u approvals on the MAE app. This move is part of the bank's continued effort to combat online fraud and safeguard customer t...

Apple Maps Could Soon Show Ads: Is the iPhone Experience About to Change?

Mobile Development | 28 October 2025

For years, Apple has prided itself on creating an ecosystem that feels clean, premium, and—most importantly—free from the clutter of ads. But that might soon change. Reports now suggest that Apple is preparing to bring advertisements into Apple Maps,...

Microsoft Teams’ New Tracking Feature Sparks Privacy Concerns: Helpful or a Digital Snitch?

Mobile Development | 26 October 2025

For millions of employees worldwide, Microsoft Teams is the heartbeat of modern office life — the app that powers meetings, file sharing, chats, and everything in between. But soon, Teams might also become something else entirely: a digital tattletal...

Touch ‘n Go eWallet Unveils New Visa Travel Card for Malaysians on the Move

Mobile Development | 21 October 2025

Touch 'n Go eWallet (TnG) has just launched something exciting for travellers — the new Visa Travel Card, designed specifically for Malaysians who love exploring the world. With perks like up to 3% cashback, zero foreign exchange markup, and one free...

Apple Expands Liquid Glass Customisation in Latest iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Betas

Mobile Development | 21 October 2025

Apple is giving users even more control over the look and feel of its latest interface design. The newest developer betas for iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS 26.1 introduce a new Liquid Glass visibility setting — a visual tweak that changes how tran...

From MIRA to Miya: Maxis’ Evolving AI Journey

Mobile Development | 17 October 2025

If you've followed Maxis' innovation trail, you might remember MIRA — the digital concierge featured at the telco's Concept Store in The Gardens Mall a few years back. Fast forward to earlier this year, Maxis took another step forward by introducing...

Selangor’s “Nine” App – A Step Toward a Smarter, More Connected State

Mobile Development | 16 October 2025

The Selangor government has just rolled out its latest digital initiative: Nine, an all-in-one "super app" designed to bring together multiple services under one digital roof. The goal? To make daily life in Selangor smoother, smarter, and more conne...

sooka Teams Up With Malaysian Brands to Bring Sports and Entertainment Streaming to More People

Mobile Development | 15 October 2025

In an effort to make premium streaming more accessible, sooka is stepping up its game through a string of new collaborations with familiar Malaysian names — from Maxis and U Mobile to Grab, ZUS Coffee, and even Sports Direct.

Apple Quietly Retires Its Clips App After Seven Years

Mobile Development | 13 October 2025

It looks like the curtain has finally fallen on Apple's Clips app, the company's lightweight video-editing tool that once tried to make short-form content creation simple and fun. Apple has officially removed Clips from the App Store and confirmed th...

BUDI95 and Smartphones at Petrol Stations: Are eWallets Safe or a Fire Hazard?

Mobile Development | 12 October 2025

With Malaysia rolling out the BUDI Madani RON95 subsidy programme (BUDI95), many motorists are gearing up for the new RM1.99 per litre subsidised fuel price starting 30th September 2025. The initiative allows all Malaysians with a valid driving licen...

WhatsApp Begins Rolling Out Apple’s Liquid Glass Redesign on iOS

Mobile Development | 10 October 2025

If you're an iPhone user and recently updated WhatsApp, you might have noticed something subtly different — the app now feels a lot more… Apple. Without any major announcement, WhatsApp has quietly started rolling out its Liquid Glass redesign to sel...

ChatGPT App Integration: Now You Can Use Spotify, Canva, and More — Directly in ChatGPT

Mobile Development | 08 October 2025

A New Way to Interact With Your Favorite Apps - OpenAI has officially taken ChatGPT to the next level — you can now use apps like Spotify, Canva, Expedia, and more directly within the chatbot. This new capability, powered by OpenAI's Apps SDK, allows...

CIMB Introduces eKYC Verification for OCTO App: What You Need to Know

Mobile Development | 08 October 2025

Strengthening Security for a Safer Mobile Banking Experience - CIMB Bank is stepping up its online banking security with a new update for its CIMB OCTO mobile app. Starting 6 October 2025, users — both new and existing — will need to complete electro...