News & Reviews:   Apps

Today, Google has introduced an upgraded fraud protection feature under Google Play Protect for all Android users in Malaysia. The move is part of a broader effort to combat rising financial scams by preventing the installation of potentially harmful apps, particularly those installed outside official app stores. The rollout is supported by the National Cyber Security Agency under the National Security Council, reinforcing a coordinated national push to improve digital safety.

According to the latest data from Similarweb, at the beginning of this month, Threads had 141.5 million daily active users (DAU) on the smartphone app compared to X, which had 125 million DAU. That said, what should you know about it?

Google is adding a new layer of protection to Android with the rollout of developer verification for all apps installed on certified Android devices. Announced by Suzanne Frey, VP of Product, Trust & Growth for Android, this initiative aims to curb the rise of malware and scams from sideloaded apps by ensuring every developer is verified before their app reaches users.

Smartphones can do so many things these days and HUAWEI goes out of its way to make it more so. Here are some smart and easy ways to utilise everyday apps on your HUAWEI device.

Unlike Android users, the only way to get Apple apps is from the official App Store. The good thing about that is there's more app security, but it can be a hassle for apps restricted by region. Fortunately, alternatives could come soon, at least for Europeans.

Starting on 31 August 2024, Google will start taking action against app developers who don't deliver quality apps on its Google Play Store. In its latest announcement in the Help Centre, apps that don't meet the standard requirement will not be allowed on Google Play.

Just as the prices of selected iPhones got raised for Malaysia, it seems that the time has come for the Apple App Store as well. Today, Apple just announced that the App Store prices will increase in multiple countries, including Malaysia.

Microsoft is bringing a new feature that benefits those who like to open tons of apps at once. The new taskbar overflow is designed to make it easier to find the open apps once you run out of taskbar space, and it should bring more convenience to users compared to how the operating system did before.

Apple has recently announced a new Augmented Reality API on iOS 16 that is powered by its ARKit which utilises the camera and LiDAR scanner on the iPhone and iPad. Called ‘RoomPlan’, the API can create a 3D floor plan of a room, including key characteristics such as dimensions and even the types of furniture.

Google has announced that it will allow developers the option to offer third-party payment options for apps that is available on the Google Play Store. The pilot programme for the move will start in South Korea with the music streaming app Spotify.

Shared via an Android Developers blogpost yesterday, Google announced that it will allow Android users to select payment systems other than its own soon. Furthermore, it will only start with Spotify and other trusted partners first due to security concerns.