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Like our country, there are a few other countries around the world that have been practising social distancing. This has greatly contributed to the increase in the use of certain productivity tools and cloud services over the past few weeks. Microsoft has seen a spike in users for its cloud services, which the company likely hopes will be maintained even after this crisis.

While MCMC have officially stated that the free 1GB Internet data provided by Celcom, Digi, Maxis and U Mobile will only be available in between 8AM - 6PM, many users thought that time limit is a bit of a letdown. Moreover, this applies to both postpaid and prepaid customers but not to Yoodo. Thanks to one of our readers, it has come to our attention that Yoodo users can use their free 1GB Internet data any time and anywhere. 

Nearly two weeks into the movement control order (MCO), the total number of patients tested positive for COVID-19 continues to rise in Malaysia. As a result, the government is looking for new ways to help combat the pandemic. Yesterday, the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) made an announcement asking for all Malaysians to contribute ideas.

Many of you working from home recently due to the movement control order (MCO) have probably been using a lot of communication tools. Zoom is one of them and if you recall, the iOS version of the app was accused of sharing data with Facebook without users being informed. It was considered a breach of privacy and Zoom received some flak for it.

Update - Astro have also extended their complimentary viewing!

Nope, this is not an April's Fool joke. Astro will be reorganizing the numbers on their channel on 1 April 2020. According to their PR statement, this is to provide their Astro customers with a better viewing experience including Astro GO and NJOI (really?). Anyway, since there are more than 100 HD channels, the company will move them to higher positions. 

Once again, the existence of a new phone is revealed through certification organisations. A new device from Samsung was spotted on the Wi-Fi Alliance's database, indicating that it could be coming soon. Listed as a mobile phone with the model number SM-M015G/DS, this Android 10 device is expected to be the Galaxy M01.

Just last Wednesday, our Prime Minister Muhyiddin officially extended the Movement Control Order (MCO) for everyone's benefit in hopes to minimize the COVID-19 spread. During his second live telecast last Friday, he also mentioned that Malaysians will be receiving their 1GB free Internet data starting from 1 April, but didn't say how. Thankfully, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) released an official statement about this a few hours ago so here's the full breakdown.

With all the specs and renders that have been leaked for the OnePlus 8 Pro, we practically know everything about the phone already. Regardless, there's still about two weeks to go before the official launch and more details continue to be found. The latest news on the device is that two of its rear cameras will be 48MP modules from Sony.

Today, the second enhanced movement control order (EMCO) was implemented in 7 villages in Hulu Langat by the government after it was imposed on two villages in Simpang Renggam, Johor last week. This is due to 71 positive cases identified among 274 residents of a tahfiz school

Although the coronavirus pandemic has caused disruptions to many companies, Sony expects the PlayStation 5 to be launched according to schedule. The company recently released a statement to address the concerns of the public and its investors on the company's business. It details areas that may or may not be affected by the pandemic.