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Does Mobikwik has muscles to take on Paytm?
Mobikwik, which interestingly went live before Paytm took off, does offer similar services, but can it actually replace Paytm? Digitization hit really hard when the Prime Minister Narender Modi announced demonetization of old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes. It has been almost a year since it happened and believe it or not, we have transitioned to a more digital, more cashless way of payments.
How to set up and make payments with Google Tez?
If you haven't tried Google Tez, here is a step-by-step guide on how to use and transact with this new app from Google. Digitization in India has made inroads much faster than any other country in the word. Last year’s demonetisation helped digital transaction spread all across the country in no time. Being one of the only beneficiaries from this decision, Paytm have managed to hold a strong position in the digital payments industry.
TMI App of the week: Unseen
You can't hold off reading a message on WhatsApp but doesn't want the other person to know it? Also, disabling the blue tick is not an option? Ever since WhatsApp introduced the ‘blue tick’ feature, a lot of people are not comfortable with it as senders can now see if the receiver has seen (read) the message. Soon, Facebook implemented a similar kind of feature to its Messenger and Instagram app as well. Now, there is an option to disable this feature but then you lose out on the privilege as well.
Airtel counters Reliance Jio's Dhan Dhana Dhan offer, gives away 70GB data for Rs 399
Further, the telecom operator has also upgraded the previous Rs 345 pack which now offers 2GB per day for 28 days unlike 1GB per day previously. This plan also offers free unlimited Local + STD calls. After Jio introduced its Dhan Dhana Dhan offer this week, Airtel has now come up with its counter plan for its prepaid customers that offers 1GB 4G data per day for 70 days coupled with free unlimited Local + STD calls for just Rs 399.
Huawei rolls out Android 7.0 Nougat update with EMUI 5.0 for Honor 8
The new EMUI 5.0 which was introduced with the Mate 9 last year brings a tonne of new features such as an optional App Drawer, a new Home-Screen layout, customisable Quick Settings toggle and lots more As reported earlier, Huawei has finally started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat update for Honor 8. However, the update has just been rolled out in the United States for now but we expect it to soon be available for other regions as well.
Apps like Clean Master boon or bane for your Android smartphones?
List of apps which promise better memory utilisation or battery performance apps includes Cache Cleaners, Memory Boosters, Anti Viruses, Battery Doctors etc. Are they really helpful do? Let’s find out. If you are an Android user, you must have downloaded apps that promise to boost your smartphone’s performance and battery life at least once. These apps include Cache Cleaners, Memory Boosters, Anti Viruses, Battery Doctors etc.
Jio Cinema, Jio Music app on Android gets a Smart Download option , iOS users have to wait
The new Smart Download option will allow users to download automatically from 2 AM - 5 AM availing free unlimited night data. If you are a heavy user of Reliance Jio and its services, here is something that might interest you. Reliance Jio has now updated its Jio Music and Jio Cinema app for Android platform which brings a new ‘Smart Download’ option to save on your data charges. As of now, there is no information when the update for the two apps will be pushed to iOs platform.
Nokia 6 isn't being sold via flash sales model: HMD Global
Nokia 6 has been on everybody’s mind ever since it was launched. The first time the device was made available, it went out of stock within one minute. If you were wondering that Nokia 6 was going out of stock because it was sold via flash sales, then you are wrong. HMD Global who is basically selling Nokia branded smartphones have confirmed to Nokia Power User that the device is not being sold out via flash sales rather it has been just available twice in China.
Samsung to manufacture Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Qualcomm Technologies today announced that Samsung Electronics will manufacture their latest Snapdragon processor 835 using 10-nanometer (nm) FinFET process technology. Snapdragon 835 follows the Snapdragon 820/21 processor and is expected to ship in commercial devices in the first half of 2017. Keith Kressin, senior vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies.
Qulacomm's Power Punch, 5 hrs battery in 5 min of charging on a smartphone
Qualcomm today introduced the latest generation of its fast-charging technology Quick Charge 4. Quick Charge 4 will be available with the next generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. Snapdragon 835 is expected to ship in commercial devices in the first half of 2017. It is claimed that for a typical premium phone users, Quick Charge 4 is engineered to extend smartphone use by five or more hours with only five minutes of charging.
Mr Modi, its time to thank the private sector
If you have been among the millions of Indians, out on visits to your local bank/ATM's in the past week to exchange and or get new banknotes, just pause and think about this. What if the private sector had not been involved in this exercise at all? Besides all the positives and 'transformational' changes the 'surgical strike' on black money will hopefully deliver, we hope that Prime Minister Modi will not ignore the most important one.
Top 5 reasons why Airtel is better than Jio at present
Ever since Mukesh Ambani announced his new telecom venture Jio in India, the combination of free data, free voice and free SIM was considered 'irresistible' for existing customers on other networks. Reality has been different. Jio's unique welcome scheme which gives users free access to voice and data till December 31, 2016, quickly built up a tremendous fan following and also invited protests from fellow operators.
Oppo and Vivo showed more than 100 growth in India: Report
Smartphone shipments in India grew 23 percent annually in the third quarter of 2016 as compared to the global smartphone market which grew at five percent, market research firm Counterpoint Research said on Thursday.
Twitter trims staff, chops Vine
Surprising everyone with a slew of key announcements, Twitter today announced that it would reduce its workforce by 350 globally to align to future goals and cut costs. The announcement came during the company's third quarter (2016) results that were better than expected, leading to a 2 per cent jump in Twitter shares in afternoon trading on Thursday. Twitter also killed off Vine, its mobile video app where users share short video clips that play in a loop.
The Jio free data offer. Will it continue into 2017?
In typical Reliance fashion, after news reports that Jio's introductory free offer might be changed on Dec 3, come the completely opposite reports that the free offer might see an extension right upto March 2017. So what shd one believe, even as we await a clear indication from Jio? It will be useful to differentiate between perception and reality, for starters.
Is Xiaomi commitment shy with India?
Sad News for those of you who were looking forward to the availability of Xiaomi's Mi Note 2 and Mi Mix in India, which the company launched yesterday at an event in Beijing. Killing the hopes of Xioami India fans, Hugo Barra, Vice President, Global Operations - Xiaomi said to Gizmodo, "Mi Note 2 and Mi Mix are not coming to India. The reason why is very simple to explain. Our portfolio in India is very small. We focus on having one flagship every year which is Mi 5.
The Xiaomi Mi Mix : The shape of things to come?
Chinese handset manufacturers like Xiaomi built its reputation on building ON other designs in vogue, at an amazing price. This approach has worked wonders for it, with the Redmi series making it to the top sellers in india too. Building on this momentum, with a slight change in tack when it comes to features, Xiaomi yesterday launched its Mi Note 2 and Mi Mix.
Apple responds to Indian love: Will romance blossom?
With 2015 increasingly looking like a possible 'peak' revenue and profitability year now, Apple has turned to India - one of its fastest-growing markets - for growth. CEO Tim Cook spoke about a 50 percent growth in India, and headroom for growth at the company's fourth-quarter earnings call for the month ending September 2016.
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