Big Tech & Platforms news in Malaysia
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Disney+ Malaysia launches new app on 7 October, subscribers must reset profiles
Disney+ will introduce a new app in Malaysia on 7 October 2026 at no extra cost for existing subscribers. Profiles, Watchlists and viewing history will not be transferred, and Basic subscribers will move to the Standard plan. Availability dates and plan types may vary for those billed through third-party providers.
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Netflix raises Malaysian subscription prices, Mobile plan now RM19.90 a month
Netflix has increased prices for all its subscription plans in Malaysia, effective immediately. The Mobile plan rises by RM1 to RM19.90 a month, while the Premium plan goes up RM7 to RM69.90 a month. The cost of adding an extra member also rises to RM14.90.
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Report: Social media now Malaysians' main news source
The 2026 Digital News Report by the Reuters Institute shows social media overtaking television and news websites as the most widely used news source across 48 markets. In Malaysia, nearly seven in 10 respondents used social media for news, while news website and television use fell. WhatsApp overtook Facebook as the top news platform, and TikTok surged to 45 per cent.
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Meta oversight board urges firm not to swap fact-checking for Community Notes
Meta's Oversight Board has asked the company not to treat Community Notes as a direct replacement for its professional fact-checking programme, warning the crowdsourced system could cause real-world harms. The call came after Meta began testing Community Notes in 16 Spanish-speaking Latin American countries as a step toward replacing its partner fact-checking programme.
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Ubisoft testing Steam tool that drops Connect PC launcher
Ubisoft says it is testing a new Ubisoft Connect Services tool on Steam, starting with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, that keeps features like cross-progression and cross-play without requiring the Ubisoft Connect PC launcher. The tool will be rolled out to more Ubisoft games over time, though no timeline was given and an account login is still expected on first launch.
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Texas judge rules TikTok misled users over child safety filters
A Texas judge ruled that TikTok breached the state's consumer protection law by misleading users about how it filtered content for minors and whether its Restricted Mode blocked inappropriate material. The case, filed by Texas in January 2025, now goes to trial where penalties will be decided.
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Meta's new AI agent takes over Muse band's @muse social media handles
British band Muse lost its long-held @muse handles on Instagram and X after Meta launched an AI agent also called Muse. The band now uses @museband, and Meta executives including Mark Zuckerberg have mistakenly tagged the band when posting about the AI agent. Neither side has commented.
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Apple unveils US$1,999 foldable iPhone Duo with passport-like design
Apple has unveiled its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, priced at US$1,999 (about RM8,134). The device, which opens into a 7.6-inch screen, was introduced at an event in Cupertino, California, led by new CEO John Ternus. The company is positioning the Duo as a business productivity device.
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Meta begins testing Community Notes in 16 Latin American countries
Meta has started testing its Community Notes system in 16 Spanish-speaking Latin American countries, a step towards replacing its professional fact-checking program. The company has not given a timeline for the full transition, and independent fact-checking will continue during the test. Brazil, the region's largest market, was excluded from the initial rollout.
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Apple set to unveil first foldable iPhone, a history of the format's struggles
Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone at its headquarters in Cupertino, California. The article provides a history of foldable phones, from early struggles with devices like Samsung's Galaxy Fold to more recent improvements. Analysts believe Apple may benefit from technological advances that have made foldables more durable.
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Bloomberg: Apple's first foldable may be called iPhone Duo, priced from US$2,000
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple's first foldable smartphone will likely be named iPhone Duo, not iPhone Fold or Ultra. The device is expected to start at around US$2,000 (about RM8,136) and may go on sale as early as October, possibly later than the iPhone 18 Pro models. The report also suggests Apple Pencil support could be included.
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Capcom to revive dormant game franchises after Onimusha launch success
Capcom announced it will focus on reviving dormant game franchises after Onimusha: Way of the Sword sold over a million copies on launch day. The company told investors it aims to leverage its library of older titles, though it has made similar statements before.