Xiaomi 17 Max Could Be the Brand’s Biggest-Battery Flagship Yet Xiaomi is reportedly preparing to expand its flagship lineup with the addition of a new Xiaomi 17 Max, a model that puts battery life front and centre. According to leaks from China, the Xiaomi 17 Max could feature an 8,000mAh
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Astro to Stop New Astro Fibre Subscriptions Following Strategic Review Astro has announced that it will halt new sales and subscriber acquisitions for its broadband service, Astro Fibre, effective 1 February 2026. The decision follows a strategic review of the company’s business operations. In a recent statement, the pay-TV operator
Taiwan Issues Arrest Warrant for OnePlus CEO Over Illegal Hiring Allegations Taiwanese prosecutors have issued an arrest warrant for OnePlus CEO and co-founder Pete Lau, alleging he was involved in illegal hiring practices on the island, authorities and legal filings show. The move highlights Taipei’s push to safeguard local tech
Apple Creator Studio Debuts With New AI Tools for Video, Music, and Design Apple has introduced Apple Creator Studio, a new subscription that bundles its most powerful creative apps into a single offering aimed at creators across video, music, imaging, and productivity. The new service brings together Final Cut Pro,
OpenAI Might be Launching Their Own Pair of Earphones OpenAI is reportedly preparing to enter the consumer hardware market later this year. New leaks suggest the AI giant is developing a pair of earbuds with a radical design, aiming to compete directly with Apple’s premium audio products. According to a
Xiaomi 17 Air Leak Offers Glimpse of a Cancelled Flagship A glimpse of Xiaomi’s once-planned ultra-thin flagship, the Xiaomi 17 Air, has surfaced online, though the device will reportedly never see a commercial release. The leak, shared by tipster Bald Panda, shows an early engineering mould that hints at Xiaomi’s
From Smart Assistants to Smart Doers: How Agentic AI Will Change Malaysian Mobile Habits Artificial Intelligence on smartphones is poised for a major evolution, shifting from simple reactive assistants to “Agentic AI” systems capable of autonomous action. A new insight released by Samsung highlights how this technology aims to redefine
Apple Services Hits Historic High with 1.2 Billion Subscriptions Apple has announced that 2025 was a milestone year for its Apple Services division, setting new all-time records across the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+ and more. In a statement released today, Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Services,
Apple Taps Google AI in New Deal to Upgrade Siri and Core Intelligence Features Apple and Google, two of the world’s largest tech rivals, have announced a rare multi-year collaboration that will integrate Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence models and cloud technology into Apple’s next-generation AI features. This includes a major
Shazam Unveils Fast Forward Class of 2026 Shazam has revealed its Fast Forward Class of 2026, spotlighting 65 rising artists expected to break through over the coming year. The annual program combines Shazam’s discovery data with Apple Music’s global editorial insight to identify emerging talent showing strong early momentum. The