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Health Ministry launches `myCGHS` iOS app with security features The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday launched the 'myCGHS' app for the iOS ecosystem of devices with security features like two-factor authentication and the functionality of mPIN. The app is designed to enhance access to Electronic Health Records, information, and resources for Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries. "The myCGHS app is an essential leap for CGHS in the realm of healthcare services. It empowers CGHS beneficiaries with conven...
Health Ministry launches `myCGHS` iOS app with security features
Health Ministry launches `myCGHS` iOS app with security features
Source: IANS
2024-04-04 06:04:56 pm
ShareChat secures nearly $49 million from key investors Social media platform ShareChat has raised $48.8 million via convertible debentures from its existing investors that include Temasek and Lightspeed. Startup news website Inc42 reported on Wednesday, citing the startup’s regulatory filings, that the funding round will help ShareChat “navigate the path to profitability in the next 12 to 15 months". The company is also reportedly in discussions with investors for a larger equity funding round, the report mentioned. Over...
ShareChat secures nearly $49 million from key investors
ShareChat secures nearly $49 million from key investors
Source: IANS
2024-03-28 09:40:09 am
Elon Musk-run X introduces `Articles` to post long-form written content Taking on legacy media, Elon Musk-run X on Friday introduced 'Articles' which is a new way to share long-form written content on the platform. Those who are Premium users and pay for X services can now post articles on the platform with stylised text, embedded images and videos. “Articles is a new way to share long form written content on X. Publishing Articles is a feature limited to Premium+ subscribers and Verified Organisations. Articles are available globally,” ...
Elon Musk-run X introduces `Articles` to post long-form written content
Elon Musk-run X introduces `Articles` to post long-form written content
Source: IANS
2024-03-08 11:19:50 am
Indus Appstore launch: Startup leaders vouch for fairer, sustainable future for App Stores At the launch of PhonePe's Indus Appstore, a compelling panel discussion delved into the critical issue of sustainable business models for app stores, the company said on Monday. The panel deliberated on the sustainable business models for app stores, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities within the Indian market. The panel also shed light on the path forward for app stores in India, seeking to foster an ecosystem that supports innovation, inclusivity, and growth, acco...
Indus Appstore launch: Startup leaders vouch for fairer, sustainable future for App Stores
Indus Appstore launch: Startup leaders vouch for fairer, sustainable future for App Stores
Source: IANS
2024-03-04 03:18:16 pm
PhonePe`s Indus Appstore crosses 1L downloads within 3 days of launch  Indus Appstore, India's revolutionary new Android-based app store from PhonePe, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 100,000 downloads in just three days of launch. This remarkable feat underscores the Indian market's eagerness for a localised, inclusive, and developer-empowering alternative to existing app stores. "Reaching over a lakh downloads in just three days confirms that India is ready for a homegrown app store that prioritises the needs of its d...
PhonePe`s Indus Appstore crosses 1L downloads within 3 days of launch
PhonePe`s Indus Appstore crosses 1L downloads within 3 days of launch
Source: IANS
2024-02-26 04:10:57 pm
Truecaller launches AI-powered call recording for iOS, Android users in India Leading caller identification app Truecaller on Monday launched an AI-powered call recording feature in India for iOS and Android platforms. The new feature will provide users with the ability to record incoming and outgoing calls directly within the Truecaller app. The AI-powered call recording feature will be available as a part of the company’s Premium plan, starting at Rs 75 per month or Rs 529 per year. "We want to give our customers greater control and flexibility in ma...
Truecaller launches AI-powered call recording for iOS, Android users in India
Truecaller launches AI-powered call recording for iOS, Android users in India
Source: IANS
2024-02-26 02:56:50 pm
CE Plus app launched for all in-flight cabin executives: Air India CEO Tata-owned Air India's CEO Campbell Wilson said that the Cabin Executive Plus (CE Plus) app has been launched for all in-flight cabin executives which will provide easy access to flight rosters, operating crew information, real-time seat maps and more, including a repository of documents such as galley loading plans, style, and among others. "The app can also generate Cabin Crew Voyage reports in offline mode so that flight observations, cabin defects and other issues can be lodge...
CE Plus app launched for all in-flight cabin executives: Air India CEO
CE Plus app launched for all in-flight cabin executives: Air India CEO
Source: IANS
2024-02-24 09:58:07 am
Google Pay`s portable speaker SoundPod to be available for small merchants across India  In a key development, Google Pay on Thursday announced that its portable speaker SoundPod will be available for small merchants across India over the coming months. Last year, the company introduced its SoundPod product in a limited pilot. It is an audio device that helps merchants track QR code payments with audio alerts when a payment is received. “Participating merchants have shared positive feedback, noting it reduces checkout time,” said Ambarish Kenghe, Vice P...
Google Pay`s portable speaker SoundPod to be available for small merchants across India
Google Pay`s portable speaker SoundPod to be available for small merchants across India
Source: IANS
2024-02-23 10:05:57 am
Amazon plans to launch low-priced fashion vertical `Bazaar` in India E-commerce giant Amazon is set to launch a low-priced fashion and lifestyle vertical called 'Bazaar' in India. According to a communication the company has sent to its partners, the new vertical Bazaar is a special store where no "extra charges" will be imposed on vendors supplying unbranded and "trendy" fashion and lifestyle products, reports TechCrunch. "Your products will be featured in a special store on Amazon, making them easy for customers to find...
Amazon plans to launch low-priced fashion vertical `Bazaar` in India
Amazon plans to launch low-priced fashion vertical `Bazaar` in India
Source: IANS
2024-02-21 01:39:50 pm
YouTube brings new channel pages for creators on its TV app Google-owned YouTube has unveiled a new look for creators' channels on its TV app, with the goal of improving the user experience and making content more accessible on the big screen. New features include a more modern layout, improved action buttons, and the ability to play a mix of video content. YouTube said in its video announcing changes to creators' pages that the update focuses on offering a more immersive layout and easier access to Subscribe. The new design comes aft...
YouTube brings new channel pages for creators on its TV app
YouTube brings new channel pages for creators on its TV app
Source: IANS
2024-02-21 11:31:38 am
India accounts for 75.8 pc of total net sales for Truecaller in FY23 India continues to remain one of the biggest markets for Truecaller as the country accounted for 75.8 per cent of the total net sales of the caller identification app for FY23, it said on Tuesday. The company witnessed growth across revenue streams -- Truecaller for Business, Premium subscriptions and Ads -- in India. In the fourth quarter (Q4 FY23), India accounted for 73.6 per cent of the total net sales of Truecaller. The average number of active users (MAU) increased by 36 millio...
India accounts for 75.8 pc of total net sales for Truecaller in FY23
India accounts for 75.8 pc of total net sales for Truecaller in FY23
Source: IANS
2024-02-20 04:18:53 pm
Ashwini Vaishnaw to inaugurate `Made in India` Indus Appstore: PhonePe  Union IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is set to inaugurate Indus Appstore -- the first-ever ‘Made-in-India’ Android-based app store -- on February 21, leading fintech and digital payments leader PhonePe said on Friday. As a steadfast advocate of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, the minister will witness first-hand the monumental leap towards self-reliance taken by the ground-breaking app store. “In a global-first move, the Indian startup ecosystem will...
Ashwini Vaishnaw to inaugurate `Made in India` Indus Appstore: PhonePe
Ashwini Vaishnaw to inaugurate `Made in India` Indus Appstore: PhonePe
Source: IANS
2024-02-16 02:35:35 pm
Google Meet rolls out `companion mode` on Android, iOS devices Google has rolled out its second screen “companion mode” to the Meet app on Android and iOS. Companion Mode allows users to participate in a Meet call using an in-room audio/video conferencing system rather than their own PC. The feature was originally introduced for the web. "Beginning today, you’ll be able to use companion mode with your Android and iOS devices," Google said in a blogpost. "Using Companion mode from your mobile device is a quick,...
Google Meet rolls out `companion mode` on Android, iOS devices
Google Meet rolls out `companion mode` on Android, iOS devices
Source: IANS
2024-02-13 02:47:00 pm
PhonePe to launch Indus Appstore in New Delhi on Febuary 21  PhonePe is set to launch the Indus Appstore consumer app on February 21 in the capital. The Android-based app store focuses on offering Indians a localised platform that allows them to discover and access apps in 12 regional languages, in addition to English. Indus Appstore transcends the conventional app marketplace. It is built to embody India’s cultural and linguistic diversity, ensuring a seamless, language-centric, and enriched digital experience for every user. The ...
PhonePe to launch Indus Appstore in New Delhi on Febuary 21
PhonePe to launch Indus Appstore in New Delhi on Febuary 21
Source: IANS
2024-02-09 06:01:56 pm
Apple allows developers to add alternative app stores ahead of new EU law Apple has allowed developers to add alternative app stores ahead of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) that will come into force next month. The tech giant said in an update that developers in the EU can now add alternative app marketplaces and generate alternative distribution packages. “Turn on notifications to automatically inform alternative app marketplaces about package updates. Submit iOS apps for notarisation,” said the company. The notarisation ...
Apple allows developers to add alternative app stores ahead of new EU law
Apple allows developers to add alternative app stores ahead of new EU law
Source: IANS
2024-02-09 05:54:07 pm
WhatsApp working on new feature to automatically create account reports Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature designed to automatically create reports for both accounts and channels on Android. The new feature, spotted by WABetaInfo, will automatically generate a monthly report once enabled, providing information about account and channel activity. According to the report, allowing users to automatically generate account and channels reports every month adds a layer of convenience to this feature. "Users won't have to rememb...
WhatsApp working on new feature to automatically create account reports
WhatsApp working on new feature to automatically create account reports
Source: IANS
2024-02-04 10:07:46 am
Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, App Store ahead of EU DMA Act  Apple has announced changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European Union in response to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) coming into force in March. For users, the changes include new controls and disclosures, and expanded protections to reduce privacy and security risks the DMA creates, the company said in a statement. The key news is that third-party app stores will be allowed on iOS for the first time. The changes will arrive with iOS 17.4 in March. The changes inclu...
Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, App Store ahead of EU DMA Act
Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, App Store ahead of EU DMA Act
Source: IANS
2024-01-26 02:03:56 pm
Microsoft rolling out AI-powered tool `Reading Coach` as standalone app Microsoft has started rolling out its AI-powered tool "Reading Coach" as a standalone app, which provides learners with personalised reading practice. This tool will be free to any users that have a Microsoft account. "We’re making Reading Coach more broadly available than ever, so that learners can read on the device of their choice, at home or school. It will be available on the web and as a Windows App, at no cost to anyone with a Microsoft account," Microso...
Microsoft rolling out AI-powered tool `Reading Coach` as standalone app
Microsoft rolling out AI-powered tool `Reading Coach` as standalone app
Source: IANS
2024-01-19 05:38:33 pm
Google plans to bring AI image generator to Bard  Google is reportedly planning to add its own image generator directly to its AI chatbot Bard. As shared by developer Dylan Roussel on X, an unpublished Google Bard changelog -- dated for January 18 -- showed how you can "Create images with Bard", reports 9to5Google. "Here's what's coming next in Bard. . . tomorrow. Image generation with Bard will use Imagen, Google's Text-to-Image "diffusion technology," Roussel wrote. However, the developer...
Google plans to bring AI image generator to Bard
Google plans to bring AI image generator to Bard
Source: IANS
2024-01-18 06:10:15 pm
Apple revises App Store guidelines, allows apps that offer in-app purchases After a recent US Court decision, Apple has updated its App Store guidelines that allow developers to link to outside websites for in-app purchases. "Starting today, because of a recent US Court decision, App Store Review Guideline 3.1.1 has been updated to introduce the StoreKit Purchase Link Entitlement (US), which allows apps that offer in-app purchases in the iOS or iPadOS App Store on the US storefront the ability to include a link to the developer’s website that informs us...
Apple revises App Store guidelines, allows apps that offer in-app purchases
Apple revises App Store guidelines, allows apps that offer in-app purchases
Source: IANS
2024-01-17 02:08:16 pm
Apple to remove blood oxygen app from its watches to evade import ban In a document filed with the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, medical technology company Masimo has said that Apple has prepared modified Apple Watch models that "do not contain pulse oximetry functionality". As per the filing, the tech giant will be removing the blood oxygen app from new Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models sold in the US -- at least temporarily, reports MacRumors. This change will let Apple bypass an import and sales ban on its wat...
Apple to remove blood oxygen app from its watches to evade import ban
Apple to remove blood oxygen app from its watches to evade import ban
Source: IANS
2024-01-16 12:38:24 pm
Google allows more time for pilot real-money gaming apps in India Google has announced to extend the grace period for pilot real-money gaming (RMG), daily fantasy sports (DFS) and Rummy apps in India till June so that developers can comply with local laws and the company's updated policy. Based on the learnings from the pilots, Google Play will begin supporting more RMG apps this year, including game types and operators not covered by an existing licensing framework. "We'll launch this expanded RMG support in June to developers for their ...
Google allows more time for pilot real-money gaming apps in India
Google allows more time for pilot real-money gaming apps in India
Source: IANS
2024-01-12 11:51:33 am
Zomato introduces daily payouts for restaurant partners  Online food delivery platform Zomato on Wednesday introduced a new feature called "daily payouts" to support emerging restaurant partners. Currently, the feature will be available for restaurant partners who receive 100 or fewer orders a month, according to the company. "Our discussions with various restaurant partners highlighted the financial challenges smaller eateries face, using the traditional weekly payout system. This feature is designed to address this crit...
Zomato introduces daily payouts for restaurant partners
Zomato introduces daily payouts for restaurant partners
Source: IANS
2024-01-10 04:17:09 pm
WION unleashes a new era of news engagement with its enhanced news app Embark on an extraordinary news experience with the revamped WION News app by IndiaDotcom Digital Private Limited, heralding a pioneering transformation in global news engagement. The upgraded app introduces a polished user interface, ensuring a seamlessly intuitive navigation experience. The redesigned layout prioritizes user accessibility, presenting a simple and user-friendly platform for consuming news. In this new digital realm, readers are not only mere spectators but also active par...
WION unleashes a new era of news engagement with its enhanced news app
WION unleashes a new era of news engagement with its enhanced news app
Source: PR Agency
2024-01-08 05:22:54 pm
Zee Business all new news app is here, with a bold move to redefine financial news and market analysis! Step into a welcoming haven where financial news transforms into a friendly conversation, and market analysis is seamlessly intuitive. Zee Business’ newly revamped its news app is here, with a bold move to redefine financial news and market analysis!  The Zee Business app presents a thoughtfully curated news buffet, ensuring citizens receive market and business insights on the go. This approach enables citizens to make well-informed decisions that align with their unique investm...
Zee Business all new news app is here, with a bold move to redefine financial news and market analysis!
Zee Business all new news app is here, with a bold move to redefine financial news and market analysis!
Source: PR Agency
2024-01-06 10:10:08 am
Microsoft quietly rolls out new AI-powered Copilot app for Android Microsoft has quietly launched a new dedicated Copilot app in the Google Play Store, offering the users access to its AI-powered Copilot without the Bing mobile app. The new AI-powered assistant is now available for Android users, reports Neowin, but an iOS version is not available yet. The Copilot app on Android is similar to ChatGPT, with access to chatbot capabilities, image generation through DALL-E 3, and the ability to draft text for emails and documents. It also includes free ...
Microsoft quietly rolls out new AI-powered Copilot app for Android
Microsoft quietly rolls out new AI-powered Copilot app for Android
Source: IANS
2023-12-27 11:35:25 am
ShareChat may raise up to $65 mn at $2.7 bn valuation Social media platform ShareChat is reportedly set to raise up to $65 million from existing investors. According to MoneyControl, the company is set to raise the money via convertible notes at $2.7 billion valuation. Existing investors like Temasek, Tiger Global, Google, Lightspeed Ventures, and others are likely to participate in the funding round. Meanwhile, ShareChat has laid off 200 employees, or about 15 per cent of its workforce, as part of strategic restructuring. Mohalla Te...
ShareChat may raise up to $65 mn at $2.7 bn valuation
ShareChat may raise up to $65 mn at $2.7 bn valuation
Source: IANS
2023-12-23 10:26:08 am
CASHe Unveils its Super App; Repositions itself as `Bharat Ka Money App` CASHe, a leading credit-led AI-driven financial wellness platform, has unveiled its super app with the tagline - 'Bharat Ka Money App.' This strategic repositioning underscores the brand’s commitment to establishing itself as a premier credit-centric financial platform, meeting the diverse financial needs of young working millennials in urban hubs and tier 2+ cities across Bharat. The new tagline captures the company's steadfast focus on providing comprehensive financial sol...
CASHe Unveils its Super App; Repositions itself as `Bharat Ka Money App`
CASHe Unveils its Super App; Repositions itself as `Bharat Ka Money App`
Source: PR Agency
2023-12-18 06:01:05 pm
Pluckk launches ``Eat Good, Do Great``campaignwith Kareena Kapoor Khan Pluckk, India's pioneering lifestyle-oriented fresh food digital brand, known for revolutionizing the way Indians consume fresh fruits and vegetables, is making headlines with its groundbreaking campaign ?Eat Good, Do Great.? Celebrated for its unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, the brand has forged a dynamic partnership with none other than Kareena Kapoor Khan, a celebrity renowned for challenging industry norms. Together, they are set to inspire a new era of fresh, whole...
Pluckk launches ``Eat Good, Do Great``campaignwith Kareena Kapoor Khan
Pluckk launches ``Eat Good, Do Great``campaignwith Kareena Kapoor Khan
Source: PR Agency
2023-10-20 10:00:10 am
Axis Bank and Fibe Partner to Launch India`s First Numberless Credit Card Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India and Fibe, (formerly known as EarlySalary), India?s leading Fintech, today partnered to launch India?s first-ever numberless credit card for tech-savvy Gen Zs.With a numberless credit card, customers get an added level of security as there is no card number, expiry date, or CVV printed on the card plastic. This reduces the risk of identity theft or unauthorised access to customer's card details ensuring absolute securit...
Axis Bank and Fibe Partner to Launch India`s First Numberless Credit Card
Axis Bank and Fibe Partner to Launch India`s First Numberless Credit Card
Source: PR Agency
2023-10-10 02:35:36 pm
WhatsApp bans record over 74L bad accounts in India in Aug Meta-owned WhatsApp banned a record over 74 lakh bad accounts in India in the month of August, in compliance with the new IT Rules 2021.Between August 1-31, the company banned "7,420,748 accounts". About 3,506,905 of these accounts were proactively banned, before any reports from users, WhatsApp said in its monthly compliance report. The most popular messaging platform, which has over 500 million users in the country, received another record 14,767 complaint reports in August in the...
WhatsApp bans record over 74L bad accounts in India in Aug
WhatsApp bans record over 74L bad accounts in India in Aug
Source: IANS
2023-10-02 10:35:59 am
YouTube testing a slight mobile app redesign for Android users Google-owned YouTube is testing a redesign in mobile Android app that removes the ?Library? tab from the bottom of the app.The company is replacing the ?Library? tab with a new ?You? tab that takes you to the same place but with some changes, reports 9to5Google.The test sees YouTube remove your profile avatar in the top-right corner and move it to the bottom bar. It serves as the icon for a new ?You? tab that combines the functionality of the previous account menu and Library, said the r...
YouTube testing a slight mobile app redesign for Android users
YouTube testing a slight mobile app redesign for Android users
Source: IANS
2023-10-02 09:47:45 am