News & Reviews:   mobile app

As digital banking improves, more local banks start using new ways to connect with customers. Maybank is among the earliest, with all transaction approvals and notifications sent only through the MAE app. Now CIMB is doing the same with its CIMB OCTO app.

Do you have something to show someone on WhatsApp but don't want them to save it? Whatever the reason could be, there could be instances where the option to block others from auto-saving media you've sent. Fortunately, WhatsApp seems to think so and has plans to implement such a feature.

If you enjoy scrolling through images on Instagram but don't care for the app's other features, here's an alternative you can consider. Social media company Bluesky has unveiled its own version of Instagram, and it's as clean as they come.

Are you a TikTok enjoyer? Do you visit Instagram just to watch Reels? If that's you, here is news that may interest you. Although nothing has been confirmed, there's a possibility that Instagram Reels could become a separate app.

Due to the impending TikTok ban on 19 January 2025, other social media platforms will gain plenty of new users. Already some users have moved to other Chinese apps as a form of protest and other social media platforms like Instagram could benefit.

The hot news this week is definitely the inevitable TikTok ban. There have been calls for the US Supreme Court to postpone the ban, but the app will shut down soon if that doesn't pan out. Seeing the writing on the wall, American users have begun to find alternatives.

Can't get enough of notifications? Typically, WhatsApp would directly show you notifications of people who messaged you. Soon, an Android version update would send you more reminders on unread messages.

For those unaware, WhatsApp has been working on ways we can organize our chats. First, the company introduced filters in April to make it easier to track chats and chat groups. Now, that feature has been expanded further with custom lists.

If you have different chat groups for work or family in WhatsApp, it might be a hassle to keep track of them all. While you can filter them by unread, favourites or groups, it may not be enough for some people. In that case, new filters would make a lot of sense.

If you love getting free games, you might have heard of Epic Games Store (EGS). The Steam competitor is always looking for ways to expand its reach but was accessible only on PCs before this. However, that has changed because you can now use the platform via a mobile app.