In a bid to bolster the digital payments scene in India even further, PM Narendra Modi has roped in former UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani. According to a latest report from Bloomberg Nilekani has joined a panel to pave the way for digital payments in the country.
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YouTube is adding a new feature for its users in India. The video service will now show more local language content on Home and Trending. YouTube will automatically identify your preferred regional languages based on your watch history. It will support Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu languages.
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OnePlus launched its latest flagship OnePlus 3T in India last week. The company which has been relying on online-only model since its foray into to Indian smartphone market will continue with it. OnePlus will stick to selling devices only via online channel. Continue reading “OnePlus to continue with its online-only sales strategy in India”
Amazon India has launched of its global program Amazon Launchpad in India. The global program showcases innovative products from startups to customers. This program will make it easier for Indian Startups to launch, market, and distribute their products to Amazon customers across India and around the world through a dedicated store.
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Samsung had announced Gear S3 smartwatch at the IFA 2016 in Berlin in August this year. According to a latest report from SamMobile, the company is expected to release the smartwatch in India next year.
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Apple Music has launched a new subscription service aimed for students. Under the student subscription, users will be able to access Apple Music at Rs. 60 per month. Continue reading “Apple Music rolls out student membership in 25 countries including India, costs Rs. 60 per month”
Earlier in August, Uber had rolled out Dial an Uber mobile website that lets you book a ride without the need to download the app. This service was available only in Nagpur, Kochi, Guwahati, and Jodhpur. Now, Uber has expanded the Dial an Uber service to a total all of the 29 cities in India where the taxi hailing service is operational. Continue reading “Dial an Uber expands to 29 cities in India”
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A total of 1.06 million tablets including slate and detachables have been shipped in India in CY Q3 2016 remaining stagnant over the same period last year, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). The total tablet shipments grew 7.8 percent in Q3 2016 over Q2 2016.
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Uber now wants to foray into the wedding industry with its new offering. The US based ride hailing service has launched uberWEDDINGS that caters to all wedding related travel needs. Continue reading “Uber starts rolling out uberWEDDINGS for 12 cities in India”
Apple has teamed up with Citibank in India to offer up to Rs. 23,000 in cashback on the combo purchase of both iPhone 7/ 7 Plus and iPad Pro. Continue reading “Apple offering cashback of up to Rs. 23000 on iPhone 7, iPad combos”
Smartphone market in India crossed the 30 Million unit shipments milestone for the first time ever in a quarter in CY Q3 2016, according to the International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The market continued its healthy traction with 11 percent YoY growth. Continue reading “Indian smartphone market surpasses 30 million unit shipments in Q3 2016: IDC”
When Government of India introduced new Rs. 500 and Rs. 2000 currency notes on Tuesday, a hoax message went viral on different messaging and social platforms including WhatsApp claiming that the new Rs. 2000 currency note comes with a nano GPS (NGC) chip installed on it. Continue reading “Rs. 2000 currency notes do not have nano GPS tracking chip, it’s fake news: confirms Finance Minister”
YouTube has launched YouTube Kids app in India. The app offers child friendly content and makes it easier for kids to find videos on topics they want to explore. Continue reading “YouTube Kids app launched in India”
While it is impossible to live in India without cash in hand due to several limitations, it is important to utilise Digital Wallets to their full potential especially at a time like this where Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes have become redundant. Here are some of the best offers from that various digital wallets out there that will help you save your money.
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