News & Reviews:   Android

From time to time, older phone models will not receive any software support from WhatsApp. As of June 1, 2025, WhatsApp has officially discontinued support for several older iPhone and Android models, following an update to its minimum operating system requirements.

The Tabung Haji (TH) Board has asked pilgrims not to use artificial intelligence (AI) chat applications such as ChatGPT or Google as a guide for performing hajj and umrah practices. According to the Holy Land Worship Guide (PIHTAS), Salmah Sheikh Hassan, ChatGPT, for example, can raise doubts and the validity of answers, thus damaging the worship being performed. So, what should you know about it?

Android 16 will have a desktop mode similar to Samsung DeX. This was revealed a few months ago after the Android 16 Beta was given to developers. Yesterday, Google finally showed the final design for this desktop mode and some of the features it will support. So, what should you know about it?

The Google NotebookLM app is now available for download on Android and iOS devices after being accessible only via a web browser for a long time. With this app, users can now more easily access the localized LLM or AI Chat that is NotebookLM. As we covered previously, while it requires you to upload your sources manually beforehand it does manage to reduce the problem of generative AI hallucinations by only sourcing from the references that you provide.

Today, Google announced its plans to expand the Gemini AI Assistant beyond smartphones. The big giant tech company wants to integrate it into various Android devices, such as smartwatches, TVs, and even vehicles that support the Android system platform.

In this short news announcement, CIMB Bank has stated that starting 25 June 2025, the CIMB OCTO mobile banking app will require updated minimum operating system (OS) versions to enhance performance and security.

If you have an Android tablet, you may have noticed how the software differs from that of an Android phone. Specifically, Android tablets have a taskbar on the home screen for easier multitasking. Google has been working on an Android phone version of this feature, and we have a glimpse of how it currently looks.

Most flagship Android devices now support eSIM, which is more practical than a physical SIM. However, unlike a physical SIM, if using an eSIM and the phone breaks, users may be stuck without network access, as there is no easy way to transfer an eSIM from an old phone to a new one without the help of a service provider. So, what should you know about it?

We have talked about WhatsApp users being able to create and share their own sticker packs within the app. In this latest development, the WhatsApp team will roll out a revamped emoji reaction interface in its latest Android beta update, across chats, groups, and channels.

Garena Delta Force is now officially launched in Malaysia and can be downloaded via the App Store and Google Play. This large-scale FPS game offers an intensive 24v24 combat experience across land, sea and air, complete with full vehicle support and a new generation extraction shooter mode.