At the end of last month, MKBHD was severely criticized after launching the Panels application which is an application to download background images into smartphones with a monthly subscription price of RM61 per month. Not only that, even accessing a normal picture requires the user to see two ads. Recently, Panels has been updated with new features and a cheaper subscription price.
The Panels monthly subscription price now starts at RM8.99 per month for the Standard plan. This plan gives access to ad-free full-resolution images, selects a variety of Panels icon designs, and supports artists who create wallpapers. For the Unlimited plan, the monthly subscription price is RM61 and the annual subscription is RM255. This plan gives additional access to a special collection of wallpapers and early access to new wallpapers. For those who don't want to subscribe, there are also background image packs that are sold separately.
Images edited or generated with AI will also be labeled. For free users, Panels can be used without an account and access to HD wallpapers is free. While access to full resolution only requires viewing one ad. For those of you who are interested in background images on products reviewed by MKBHD, Panels is a good application. Alternatively, applications such as Zedge or Unsplash also offer various collections of images for free.