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Last week, users of iOS 14 beta have gotten notifications alerting them that TikTok was trying to access their clipboards. Not only the doing has invaded users' privacy, but it also exists as a possibility to cause users' data being stolen by someone else. After that, TikTok has immediately submitted a new update to the App Store to fix the issue. However, it turns out that TikTok is not the only app accessing users' clipboards.

Based on a blog entry posted on the Chromium Blog, Google will remove ads that hogs too much of the device’s system resource, making the user experience much more enjoyable especially for those with limited internet data. This is due to the fact that Google recently discovered that some of the ads use up much more battery and bandwidth than usual, which can be a problem especially for those who signed up with telco that provides very limited internet data.

As you all know by now, our government has declared an extension for the Movement Control Order (MCO) till 14 April 2020. In response to this, unifi has declared that it will continue to provide special add-ons and services until the restrictions have been lifted.

Digi has officially announced that they’re giving away 1GB of free internet data, which is usable from 8AM to 6PM when you claim it from the MyDigi app. Furthermore, all Digi prepaid customers who reload RM10 and above will be eligible for up to 1GB of free internet data as up to 15 minutes of free calls.

unifi has officially announced that all #BEBAS prepaid users will be eligible for a complimentary Weekly LTE Unlimited Pass worth RM20 from 19 March until 31 March 2020. While the pass is only valid for 7 days, you can renew it again to get another 7-day pass before the end of this month.

In conjunction with the 62nd Malaysia National Day, get up to 62GB of free internet data when you purchase selected HotlinkMU GIGA Sale deals from 26 August until 25 September 2019. The 62GB of free internet data can be used for any application such as Youtube, WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook and more.

Unifi has announced that in conjunction with the recently announced #khabarbaik movement, they have introduced the Unifi mobile plan with price starting from as low as RM19 a month called ‘Adik’ which provides with a total of 2GB of internet data, 5 minutes of talk time as well as being able to send up to 25 SMS.

Customers of Xpax can claim 1GB of free mobile data whenever they reload RM10 or more just by dialing *118*1*6# performing a reload. Since all prepaid plans and reloads are exempted from SST, you will be getting the exact value of the reload with no hidden charges involved. However do take note that the 1GB of free data is only valid for 24 hours from the start of the redemption.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) recently measured the network performance and compliance to the Mandatory Standard for Quality of Service (QoS) of local broadband providers from January to November 2016. The report revealed that Maxis offers the fastest download speed throughout Malaysia while DiGi offers the least amount of lag.

Maxis recorded the fastest average download speeds in 5 out of 6 regions, though, in the central region(which covers Klang Valley and Negeri Sembilan), it was Celcom that has the fastest download speed. DiGi offers the quickest response time(Low average network latency), which basically meant "less lag" which is important in online gaming, streaming and teleconferencing.

Just in time for Chinese New year, Digi is offering its unlimited daily package for only 88sen for all prepaid customers. Valid for 24 hours, this package is available for Unlimited Video, Unlimited Social and Unlimited Internet Calls.