News & Reviews:   software

Google I/O 2026 is just around the corner and is set to reveal some new software updates. But as announced last week, Google hosted a dedicated Android event with new stuff to announce. Interestingly, it's not only software this time as the company had new hardware to show.

Samsung Malaysia Newsroom has officially announced the rollout of One UI 8.5, with the global release beginning from 11 May onwards for supported Galaxy smartphones and tablets. The update brings Samsung’s latest Galaxy AI features, alongside improvements focused on communication, creativity, multitasking, and overall user experience across the Galaxy ecosystem.

Google is giving Android its own spotlight ahead of its annual developer conference with the newly announced “Android Show: I/O Edition.” Scheduled for 12 May 2026, the event acts as a lead-in to Google I/O 2026, signalling just how significant this year’s updates are expected to be.

PICO has officially introduced PICO OS 6, describing it as a fundamental rebuild of its spatial operating system rather than a routine upgrade. Alongside the software reveal, the company also offered an early preview of its upcoming flagship XR hardware, internally codenamed Project Swan.

As you would expect, news and leaks are bound to surface with Samsung Galaxy Unpacked just around the corner. We've already seen plenty of rumours about the upcoming Galaxy S26 series, but the company also plans to introduce an updated OneUI at the event. Specifically, OneUI 8.5.

Malaysia’s banking industry is stepping up its cybersecurity messaging, as member banks of the Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) and the Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM) jointly urge customers to keep their web browsers and mobile devices fully updated. The move comes amid rising online scams and malware threats that increasingly exploit outdated software and unsupported operating systems.

Since Nothing launched its first smartphone, the industry has considered the company's Nothing OS one of the best UIs around. It's minimalist, clean, and free from the bloatware you typically see in Chinese phones. However, that's no longer the case with the next update.

2025 is the year of AI-powered smartphone UIs. More brands are integrating AI features into their devices, and OnePlus is no different. Recently, the company launched the latest version of OxygenOS - OxygenOS 16. This new version has a heavier focus on AI, while promising a smoother user experience.

The cameras on smartphones have become a staple for our daily lives. People use them to take photos and videos. Luckily, Samsung Galaxy S25 series users can rely on 4 Galaxy AI features to enhance their shots and videos with ease. Read all about it here.

Right after the heels of the vivo X300 series launch, vivo has announced the launch of the latest OriginOS 6. The company's Android-based operating system aims to redefine human-computer interaction with AI. Below are some details of its improvements and features.