News & Reviews:   application

It was only yesterday when we reported that Maybank is planning a new mobile app, which could replace the MAE app. And as predicted, it was met with a negative reception, citing the hassle of transitioning to another platform. Thankfully, Maybank clarified that it does not plan to replace its existing MAE mobile banking app, reversing earlier speculation about the introduction of a completely new platform

You read that right, Maybank is preparing to roll out a new retail banking mobile application as part of its broader ROAR30 five-year strategy. Not only that, it may potentially replace its current MAE app that millions of Malaysians use for digital banking and lifestyle features.

Currently, ads only appear on the Apple App Store's main "Search" tab and in the Search results, but it seems like they're spreading to even more places with this new report. According to 9to5Mac, the tech giant is adding a new ad slot to its "Today" homepage tab and on individual app pages.

Not only is a platform famous for short videos, but TikTok has also helped most of us discover new songs. ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, filed a trademark application for "TikTok Music" with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office back in May. Could it be something that rivals the likes of Spotify?

The Federal Government is set to launch a new residential property financing initiative called ‘i-Biaya’ this Thursday (14 April 2022) which will review the existing housing financial model in our country. With i-Biaya, new methods will be used to determine loan applicants’ eligibility, including their credit or digital footprint.

The initiative, part of the Malaysian Family Homeownership Programme (HOPE) seeks to improve home ownership among the B40 and M40 income groups in our country. Currently, many potential buyers could not own a house despite having a steady income due to them working in the gig economy sector or are self-employed, such as petty traders with no payslip.

It looks like Instagram has given up on its attempt to capture the long-form video market following the company’s move to kill off the IGTV standalone app. In an official blog post on Monday (28 February 2022), Instagram confirmed that it is discontinuing support for the IGTV app thus ending the service as a whole. RIP!

If you're on any social media platforms, you definitely have come across some Squid Game content. The Korean show from Netflix has gained popularity globally and helped the streaming platform attract many new subscribers. Therefore, that's how we have this new report claiming that there are some people with malicious intentions out there trying to gain some benefits from the show. 

Apple has set the standard with the Find My network by allowing users to retrieve lost devices without the internet. However, Google still can't do that with Find My Device. Until now, rumour has it that Google might be close to establishing its own network, letting all Android users enjoy a similar benefit as the Apple users.

It seems that Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has recently announced that it will be possible to sign up for the Covid-19 vaccination via the MySejahtera app found on your iOS or Android application very soon. Those who have been Covid-19 vaccinated are encouraged to send a report via the MySejahtera app, should there be any side effects from it.

DirectD has posted an update on their Facebook page stating that all HONOR smartphones that are not able to access to selected apps on the Google Play Store, will be eligible for a full refund. However, it is best to note that the HONOR smartphones must be purchased from DirectD along with a valid warranty in order to perform a refund.