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,
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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
Samsung Bixby Reportedly Set for Major AI Overhaul with Perplexity Integration Samsung is reportedly planning its most significant Bixby update in years. Leaked internal screenshots of One UI 8.5 reveal deep integration with Perplexity AI and a host of new multimodal features. First shared by a developer on Reddit, the
Xiaomi’s Next Flagship Could Come With a Built-In Fan Xiaomi is said to be developing a new flagship smartphone that could include a built-in cooling fan, a move that would put the company squarely in the emerging active-cooling trend in high-performance phones. According to recent leaks, the yet-to-be-officially-announced device may
Qualcomm Reportedly Considering Samsung for 2nm Chip Production Qualcomm is reportedly exploring a return to Samsung Foundry for the manufacturing of its next-generation 2nm chips, signalling a potential shift in its supply chain strategy. According to a recent report by DigiTimes, the US chip giant is in discussions with Samsung
Safety First: Malaysia Moves to Block Grok AI Over Lack of Guardrails Malaysia has moved to restrict access to Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI, following a widening public backlash regarding the generation of sexualised images. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) recently issued a directive, citing
Disney+ to Introduce Vertical Video Feed, Aiming to Boost Discovery at CES 2026 In a move to capture the attention of younger audiences and drive engagement, Disney announced at CES 2026 that it will soon integrate a vertical video feed directly into the Disney+ app. The new feature, tentatively styled
Samsung Launches Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 Series in Malaysia Samsung has launched the Samsung Galaxy Tab A11 and Galaxy Tab A11+ in Malaysia, bringing a refreshed design, smoother performance, and long-term software support to its affordable Galaxy A Series tablet lineup. Designed for everyday browsing, streaming, and light productivity, the
POCO Malaysia Launches POCO M8 Series: 100W Charging and 1.5K Display POCO has officially introduced its latest M Series smartphones in Malaysia, the POCO M8 5G and M8 Pro 5G. The launch marks a significant step for the brand as it aims to redefine the mid-range segment by incorporating high-end