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WhatsApp to give a cashback on its payment feature

WhatsApp has been seen testing cashback on its payment feature few weeks ago. According to reports, WhatsApp is already giving users with Rs 51 payback for using its payments feature. WhatsApp launched the service at a time when payments app like PhonePe is charging processing fees for mobile recharges. According to aBusiness Insider report, WhatsApp has started to provide cash back for its UPI-based payments. The feature is currently being sent out to beta users on Android platforms. People that use the payments feature to transfer money to various contacts…

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Why Apple’s new Mac book pro lacks touchscreen and Face ID

Apple’s new MacBook Pro is not only faster than prior versions, but it also has a fresh design that caters to the preferences of its users. While the HDMI port and SD card reader have been restored, the display now has a notch, and the Touch Bar has been removed. People either like or dislike this new design, but both sides have concerns about Apple’s new MacBook Pro design. At least two of these have now been clarified by Apple officials. The two most pressing questions at the moment are…

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Apple lost its title as worlds most valuable public company

Apple lost its title as the world’s most valuable public company to Microsoft on friday, as the iPhone maker’s shares slid around 2%. Apple’s sales were affected by a $6 billion (approximately Rs. 44,940 crore) hit during the fiscal fourth quarter owing to continuous worldwide supply chain issues, resulting in a shortfall on Wall Street expectations. Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, stated that the impact will be considerably greater in the current Holiday sales quarter. Apple’s stock fell 1.8 percent to close at $149.80 (about Rs. 11,200), giving the company a…

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Twitter blue labs to offer early feature access to premium users

Twitter, which often tests new features prior to their official deployment, has established a new option for select users to test these new features ahead of everyone else. Twitter has announced that members to its premium Twitter Blue service will get early access to new features under the new Labs label. It appears to be a similar strategy to those familiar with YouTube’s Labs features for Premium users. Pinned discussions on iOS, which allows users to pin DM talks to the top of the list, and the option to publish…

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Finally, The JioPhone Next is here

The much-anticipated entry-level smartphone from Jio, the jioPhone Next, is now available for pre-order in India and will be available in stores on the occassion of diwali. Jio has already shared details about the smartphone, and here is what you can expect from the next smartphone that is likely to revolutionise the affordable pricing category. For those who are unaware, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani initially unveiled JioPhone Next during the company’s earnings conference in June. The phone was supposed to be released in September at the time. After repeated…

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Facebook rebranding: All you need to know

Mark Zuckerberg revealed on Thursday that Facebook’s corporate name will henceforth be Meta. As a result, when CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed “one more thing” late Thursday during the Facebook Connect 2021 event, many guessed right that the rebranding was set to be announced. However, as multiple viral social media posts indicate, this does not imply that Facebook social media will become Meta. However, the rebranding doesn’t seem to go well, since Facebook lost out on the @meta Instagram handle since a motorcycling magazine had already taken it. Interestingly, Facebook obtained…

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WhatsApp will stop working on Older iOS and android phone from November 1st

WhatsApp will stop working on older iOS and Android smartphones from November 1. Such rumours circulate every year, but this time WhatsApp has revised its FAQ page to clarify that some older smartphones will no longer support the messaging service, and the company has also advised users to update their apps or move to a compatible device. WhatsApp’s FAQ page has been revised to state that the messaging application will only operate on Android phones running OS 4.1 or later. From November 1, 2021, WhatsApp will no longer support Android…

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Realme to launch its electric scooter soon

Popular smartphone brand Realme plans to launch its electric scooter in India. It’s not surprising given that Realme’s biggest opponent, Xiaomi, already offers electric scooters in China, and Realme’s parent company, Oppo, recently launched its Carlink smart vehicle solution. According to RushLane, Realme registered a trademark with the Indian regulator for “vehicles, apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water” just a few months after launching its first smartphone in India. Realme entered the Indian smartphone market in 2018, indicating that the business has long had intentions for an EV….

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Social commerce startup Meesho set to buy back ESOPs worth $5.5 Mn

Social commerce platform Meesho has launched a $5.5 million employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) liquidity programme for all qualifying current and past employees holding vested stock. The ESOP buyback scheme is scheduled to begin in November. According to two people familiar with the details of the liquidity strategy, Meesho employees who are currently on roll and have vested ESOPs as of November 30 would be eligible for the buyback, along with former employees. This is Meesho’s second ESOP buyback in less than a year, and its third since 2020. It…

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D2C Brand generate huge operational profit

Direct to consumer (D2C) brands in the beauty and grooming segment are more likely to achieve profitability than e-commerce marketplaces. MamaEarth came close to breaking even in FY20 despite a 5.6X increase in operational revenue to Rs 110 crore, while Beardo made a profit for the first time during the same year (FY20). The financial results of Coimbatore-based Juicy Chemistry in FY21 further demonstrate that D2C businesses may develop swiftly while maintaining strong economics. According to its annual financial accounts submitted with the RoC, the company’s operational revenue increased by…

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