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2Sep By AdityaNo Comments

INDIA

Indian Govt bans 118 more Chinese Apps, including PUBG

New Delhi, Sept 2 2020: The Indian government blocked 118 more mobile applications, including popular gaming app PUBG, terming them prejudicial to the sovereignty, integrity and defence of the nation. The banned apps include Baidu, Baidu Express Edition, Tencent Watchlist, FaceU, WeChat Reading and Tencent Weiyun, besides PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite, according to an official statement. All these banned apps have Chinese links, sources said. The Centre had earlier banned a number of Chinese apps, including TikTok and UC Browser. "Government blocks 118 mobile apps which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order," it said. It said the IT Ministry had received complaints from various sources, including severa...

28Feb By AdityaNo Comments

ACQUISITION

LetsTransport Acquihires Pixlcoders

LetsTransport, a tech-logistics solution provider said it has acqui-hired Bengaluru-based web and mobile app development company, Pixlcoders. LetsTransport has on-boarded the team of the Pixlcoders with an aim to strengthen the supply chain, boosting technology and enhancing its applications, a statement said. "With this acqui-hire decision, LetsTransport aims to further build on disruptive technology for logistics and expand its presence in India," it added. Pixlcoders, a team of 10 tech-enthusiasts along with its senior management will also help the brand in customised solutions such as user research, market validation, enriched UX and branding, the statement said. Founded in 2016 by Suresh P and Punam Garu, Pixlcoders offers affordable customised software, digital products, ...

Snapchat Introduces its All New Sound Reacting Lens

29May By Gauri SinghNo Comments

Tech

Snapchat Introduces its All New Sound Reacting Lens

The multimedia messaging app ‘Snapchat’ has reportedly introduced its first-ever lens that will not only react to what it sees but also to the sound. The lens will produce a cute animal face overlay with moveable eyes and ears that pulse and glimmer, depending on the sound. However, Snapchat has yet not revealed exactly the sounds on which the Lens reacts in certain ways, but it seems like the louder the noise, the more will be the reaction of the lens. The company plans to launch more such lenses over the coming week that react to sound as well as what they see. Snapchat already had quite a few fascinating Lenses one can play with, which includes its body-tracking ones that follow us around and its majestic sky whale Lens that uses sky segmentation technology. The app announced its ...

25Apr By NitishNo Comments

FUNDING

Mobile Lending App Raises $50 Million Funding, Will Expand Operation in India

Kenya based Tala, the leading global technology company committed to financial inclusion, will bring its popular consumer lending app to India. The expansion was announced along with a new $50 million Series C funding led by Revolution Growth to scale up the success already in progress. Tala has also recently raised an additional $15 million to power its loan book. The round brings Tala’s total financing to more than $105 million. Founded in 2012 by Shivani Siroya, who grew up in India and the United States has launched Tala in Kenya. Tala is the first smartphone-based lending app in the world. Through its mobile platform, Tala has delivered more than 6 million loans to nearly 1.3 million customers and originated more than $300 million. The popular app is currently number 3 in the...

Datamatics Acquires TechJini, a Boutique Mobile and Web Application Development Company

3Jul By PriyankaNo Comments

ACQUISITION

Datamatics Acquires TechJini, a Boutique Mobile and Web Application Development Company

Datamatics Global Services Ltd. signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling stake in TechJini, a boutique mobile and web application development company, headquartered in Bangalore. The objective of this acquisition is to further strengthen Datamatics' mobility offerings through TechJini's range of smart technology solutions. TechJini is a leading software services company with a presence in the U.S., and has a specialized focus on digital experiences and mobile-based web application development and maintenance services. With 250 employees, TechJini caters to over 35 companies across business verticals such as media, engineering, manufacturing and start-ups. TechJini is one of the first 13 companies in the world to be certified under the Google Developer Agency Program. Sp...

17Mar By NitishNo Comments

INDIA

Following Prime Minister Footsteps, This Indian State Head (CM) Comes Out With His Own Mobile App

Apparently taking a cue from the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today launched his own mobile app. Launching `Mobile App Shivraj Singh Chouhan, he said use of technology was crucial for a better administration. "This is an important step in a bid to offer an efficient administration and would prove to be a strong digital medium to connect with the public. This will enable the people to connect (with him) in a short time and they can share their suggestions and problems as well," he said. The app will help in speedy redressal of peoples grievances, Chouhan said. S K Mishra, Principal Secretary, Public Relations, said the app was available for download on Google Playstore. News related to the Chief Minister, his programs, audio a...

Spice Digital Ties up With MoMagic For Mobile Ad Analytics

19Feb By AdityaNo Comments

BUSINESS

Spice Digital Ties up With MoMagic For Mobile Ad Analytics

Telecom solutions firm Spice Digital today said it has partnered with mobile application marketing firm MoMagic Technologies to launch mobile advertisement analytics platform AdGyde. "The potency of the app market is enormous. Undoubtedly, for higher growth rates it is necessary to address the challenges app marketers and developers face..AdGyde Solutions will monitor analytical data of the App users and provide insights to optimize growth hacking," Spice Mobility Chairman Dilip Modi said in a statement. AdGyde will help mobile app companies to understand user experience and identify quality users, the statement said. "App marketers and developers have been struggling to discern meaningful patterns from user engagement for their apps and introduce new opportunities for workflows a...

India’s Leading Bitcoin Company Unocoin Launched Mobile App on iOS and Android

6Dec By PriyankaNo Comments

News

India’s Leading Bitcoin Company Unocoin Launched Mobile App on iOS and Android

Unocoin, India’s leading Bitcoin company, has announced the launch of its new mobile app for both iOS and Android devices. Developed by Unocoin, the app will allow consumers to buy, sell, send, receive and store bitcoin all in one place, from any remote device. Unocoin becomes the first company in India to offer a full featured mobile bitcoin app, with 24/7 access to real-time bitcoin market prices and instantaneous trading transactions. The implementation is timely because bitcoin adoption is rapidly ascending in India, coupled by government’s decision to demonetize 500 and 1000 Rupee notes. The implementation of a mobile app aligns with Unocoin’s mission in enhancing mainstream adoption and help bring bitcoin into the hands of billions. Unocoin’s app is currently live and is exp...

28Jun By reutersNo Comments

CHINA

China Tightens Rules For Mobile App Developers

China has tightened rules for mobile app developers including requiring real-name registration and preserving users' activity logs, the country's internet regulator said on Tuesday, as Beijing looks to strengthen oversight of the growing app market. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) said in a statement that mobile app providers would need to fulfill six requirements to help crack down on "unscrupulous" use of their platforms to carry out fraud, distribute pornography and spread malicious rumors. China's government already exercises widespread controls over the internet. It argues tough restrictions are needed to ensure security in the face of rising threats like terrorism, irking some foreign governments and business groups who say that the controls affect trade. Mobile app...

Ola Launched New Mobile App ‘Ola Operator’ For Entrepreneurs

5Jun By NitishNo Comments

News

Ola Launched New Mobile App ‘Ola Operator’ For Entrepreneurs

Ola, one of India's most popular mobile app for transportation, on Friday announced the launch of a first of its kind mobile technology solution with its new 'Ola Operator' app - built for entrepreneurs who have grown from one car to many on the Ola platform over the years, as well as operators who own cars, but employ drivers, to work on the platform. With this launch, Ola aims to add tens of thousands of new Operators onto its platform, including driver-partners who have turned entrepreneurs, operators in the business of transportation, as well as aspiring first-time entrepreneurs who would like to be part of the mobility ecosystem with minimal time commitment. This mobile app will help bring in immense efficiency to manage a single vehicle, to a large fleet, that an operator may o...

NearU, an Online to Offline App Signs Up 6000 Retailers in 6 Months

11May By AdityaNo Comments

News

NearU, an Online to Offline App Signs Up 6000 Retailers in 6 Months

NearU App, an Online to Offline (O2O) App Signs up 6000 Retailers in 6 Months Including Marquee Brands, Empowering Them to Push Deals to Their Target Customers, Anytime, Anywhere. The Indian Retail Industry today comprises of 7.5% organized retail, 92% unorganized retail and a meager 0.50% of e-tail. This clearly reflects the scope of tapping the offline retail market space at various levels. Hence, a fleet of retail-centric hyper local, apps have lately entered the app marketplace, with their business model revolving around a huge chunk of participation from the retailers. Now the question arises that how many of them, in the real sense, provide a value proposition for the retailers. Along with the users, even the vendors nowadays are facing app fatigue, or rather, collaboration fat...

IRCTC Aims at 1 Lakh Meal Order Online Per Day

3Apr By Press Trust of IndiaNo Comments

News

IRCTC Aims at 1 Lakh Meal Order Online Per Day

NEW DELHI: On the back of rapid growth of e-business, IRCTC has set its sights high and aims at achieving the target of one lakh online meal orders per day. Currently, only about 3000 meals are being booked online every day with 193 stations and 1516 trains covered under the e-catering policy. The online food order on trains and at stations is catching up as passengers are evincing interest in opting for e-catering during train journey, said a senior IRCTC official. Launched in September 2014 in a few selected trains as a pilot project, e-catering was extended to more trains the next year. In October 2015, station-based e-catering was started at 45 stations. As per the plan, e-catering will be extended to 409 major stations and almost all mail/express trains in a phased man...