The Indonesian government has summoned Google and Meta for allegedly failing to comply with a social media ban on under-16s that went into effect last weekend. Communications Minister Meutya Hafid said official notices had been sent to both companies.

Up until late last year in 2025, I used my phone and Samsung Dex as my only computer, but Samsung decided to stop supporting it partially. This wrecked my workflow, but the good news is that a similar Android 16 Desktop mode is now natively available on Pixel 8 and above devices. Is it good enough yet? Read on to find out.

So, which is the fastest mobile browser on your phone? According to a new report highlighted by PhoneArena, it was revealed that Google Chrome on Android currently delivers the fastest mobile web browsing experience, based on recent benchmark testing. Google also said the results are backed by industry-standard benchmarks rather than internal estimates, positioning Android ahead of iOS in web performance.

It's been more than a year since Google was ordered to open its Play Store to third-party app stores. However, Fortnite is only now making its comeback to the wider Android scene. This means more Android users now have access to the game again without going through possibly insecured third-party stores. More details below.

According to Google, they've found that most of their users have gotten used to the new additions of AI and Gemini to Google Search and are now asking longer and more complex questions. They say that 5 trillion searches annually are now complemented enough by AI Overviews and AI Mode that the rate of irrelevant ads has been reduced by 40%.

Google has announced several new features for Google Play aimed at improving how users discover, purchase, and play paid games across both mobile and PC platforms. The updates introduce game trials, cross-platform purchases, and new community features designed to enhance the overall gaming experience.

This year's Google Pixel 10a features the same Tensor G4 chipset as last year's Pixel 9a, with the same initial 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. However, priced at RM2299, it is RM400 less than the Pixel 9a, which was released at RM2699 in Malaysia. Is it just an incremental upgrade, or does it offer more than just that? Find out in our full review of the Google Pixel 10a below.

Today, Google has introduced a new certification requirement for financial services advertisers targeting Malaysia, aimed at strengthening protections against online financial scams. The new measure, known as Financial Services Verification (FSV), adds an additional layer of security to Google’s existing financial products and services advertising policies.

Google has announced the rollout of Gemini for Education across all public universities in Malaysia, covering all 20 Malaysian public universities, reaching nearly 600000 students and about 75000 faculty members. The rollout integrates Gemini directly within existing Google Workspace for Education environments used by universities, allowing students and educators to access AI-powered tools for learning, research and administrative tasks.

After being announced last year, Google has now started displaying warning boxes on app pages in the Play Store that are identified as causing excessive battery usage. So, what should you know about it?