BHIM app for UPI-based payments ranked top on the Google Play Store

bhim-app

In an attempt to push digital payment throughout the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched an app named as ‘BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money)’ on Google Play Store, that aims to enable faster, easier and secure online payment through a smartphone. Developed by National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI), BHIM app has overtook all other popular apps including Whatsapp, Facebook, MyJio and topped Google Play Store. Continue reading “BHIM app for UPI-based payments ranked top on the Google Play Store”

Google Play carrier billing officially launched for Airtel and Vodafone customers in India

play-store-airtel_voda-billing

Google Play had launched carrier billing for Idea customers in India in May last year. Now, it has expanded the service to Airtel as well as Vodafone. Carrier billing will now allow Airtel and Vodafone customers to pay for apps, games, and books on Google Play directly from their pre-paid or post-paid account. Continue reading “Google Play carrier billing officially launched for Airtel and Vodafone customers in India”

Twitter rolls out 360-degree video streaming on Periscope

periscope-360

Twitter has introduced live 360-degree video streaming on Periscope. Users will now be able to watch 360 degree live broadcast videos from its apps and website right from their Twitter stream. Continue reading “Twitter rolls out 360-degree video streaming on Periscope”

Top Android apps and games on sale on Google Play starting at Rs. 10 / $0.99

holiday-sale-google-play-2016

Several app and game developers have cut the price of their apps for the holiday season. Here are some of the popular apps and games that are on sale for as low as Rs. 10 or $0.99 in the US. Since Google Play now has support for Net banking, you can easily pay from your bank account. Idea users can easily pay from their pre-paid balance or add the purchase to their post-paid bill. Continue reading “Top Android apps and games on sale on Google Play starting at Rs. 10 / $0.99”

Opera Max hits 50 million MAU on Android, gets new VIP Mode

opera-max-vip-mode

Opera has announced that it Opera Max has over 50 million monthly active users on Android worldwide. On the occasion of reaching this milestone, Opera has added a new VIP mode offers unlimited data saving and privacy services without any limits. Continue reading “Opera Max hits 50 million MAU on Android, gets new VIP Mode”

Pokemon Go finally arrives on the Apple Watch

pokemon-go-apple-watch

In September, it was announced that Pokemon Go will be launched for Apple Watch. Finally, the game that is now available on the Apple Watch and you can start searching for Pokemon or hatch pokémon eggs on your wrist. Continue reading “Pokemon Go finally arrives on the Apple Watch”

Paytm restores iOS app in Apple App Store after fixing the bug

paytm-ios-app

[Update] – Paytm has shared more details about the bug that caused the removal of the iOS app from the Apple App Store. As per the company, millions of users have already updated their iOS app and our traffic on iOS is back to normal.

Yesterday, iPhone users were taken aback when the Paytm app went missing from the Apple App Store. The popular digital payments wallet which has benefited a lot owing to the current demonetization situation has now been restored in the App Store.
Continue reading “Paytm restores iOS app in Apple App Store after fixing the bug”

Prisma adds location based feed, new features in major update

prisma-facebook-live

Prisma has received a major update that adds a location based feed and removes square image format. The location based feed lets you see nearby photos from other Prisma users. Continue reading “Prisma adds location based feed, new features in major update”

Facebook introduces Live Audio, starts with select publishers

fb-live-audio

Facebook launched Live Video in December last year and now a year later it is expanding live media to audio as well. The social network has now introduced Live Audio for a select group of publishers and plans to make it available for everyone next year. Continue reading “Facebook introduces Live Audio, starts with select publishers”

Facebook debuts instant verification for Android apps

facebook_2015_logo

Facebook has updated Account Kit developer tool that is used to log in to apps with their phone number. Introduced by Facebook in April this year, Account Kit is a phone number and email login solution. It is a complimentary product to Facebook Login. Continue reading “Facebook debuts instant verification for Android apps”

Instagram Stories gets stickers, hands-free camera option and more

instagram-stories-stickers_1

Instagram’s latest update is bringing the service another step closer to rival Snapchat. The Facebook owned photo sharing service has taken another cue from Snapchat to add stickers to Stories.  Continue reading “Instagram Stories gets stickers, hands-free camera option and more”

Uber app to come pre-loaded on Micromax phones

uber-micromax

Uber and Micromax have partnered to provide on-device native experience over the next three years. As a part of this partnership, the Uber app will come in-built in close to 100 million Micromax smartphones.

Continue reading “Uber app to come pre-loaded on Micromax phones”

Facebook Messenger gets group video call support on Android and iOS

fb-messenger-group-video

Facebook has officially launched group video calling for Messenger on Android, iOS and desktop. Up to 50 people can participate at a time in an ongoing video call while only up to six people can be seen at a time. However the 50 participants can listen and respond using text, stickers, emojis, and GIFs. Continue reading “Facebook Messenger gets group video call support on Android and iOS”

AmazonNow grocery delivery service expands to Delhi and Mumbai

amazon-now

Amazon India has expanded its grocery delivery service to two more cities. Dubbed as AmazonNow, the grocery delivery service that lets you order a wide range of everyday essentials from local stores, has launched in Delhi and Mumbai. Continue reading “AmazonNow grocery delivery service expands to Delhi and Mumbai”