The Xiaomi 12 series has been the buzz of the town for some days now. The forthcoming Xiaomi 12’s features and designs have already leaked online. The latest news confirms that the Xiaomi 12 will be the first phone to use the Snapdragon 898 CPU. The Xiaomi 12 will be the first phone of using Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 898 CPU, according to popular Chinese source Digital Chat Station. The Xiaomi 11 was also the first device to use the Snapdragon 888 processor. Around the same time that the information was…
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WhatsApp rolling out multidevice capability
WhatsApp is rolling out multi-device support for Android and iOS users, but many users are complaining that their security codes have changed as a result. According to WhatsApp, the security code change is likely during the early stages of the multi-device feature’s introduction. The capability allows users to connect up to four linked devices without having to connect the phone. In a tweet, Wabetainfo stated that the messaging app intends to deliver warnings regarding security code changes when the user re-registers the account on a new phone. According to the…
Read MoreWhatsApp developing new community feature
WhatsApp, the premier encrypted messaging app, is rumoured to be developing a new feature dubbed the Communities feature. The likelihood of such a functionality was initially mentioned by XDA Developers in October. The Communities feature looks to provide group administrators additional control over their groups. This includes the option to establish groups inside groups, which is similar to how channels are organised within a Discord community. The ‘Community’ feature was discovered in WhatsApp’s most recent beta version, 2.21.21.6. For example, communities should include a system of invites by link or…
Read MorePaytm IPO starts from today: All you need to know
Paytm, India’s own own digital payment system formerly known as One97 Communications, will launch its initial public offering for subscription on November 8, 2021, in what will be India’s largest ever D-St debut since Coal India. Anchor investors for the $2.46 billion (Rs 183 billion) IPO include the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, and sovereign wealth funds from Singapore and Abu Dhabi. Anchor investors will purchase approximately half of the company’s IPO. The issue will be offered on November 8, 2021 and will end…
Read MoreBike Taxi startup Rapido sees its peak time after Covid 19
Rapido, an online bike taxi aggregator, said it has seen a sharp increase in demand since the relaxation of localized lockdowns in numerous areas, and the company has reached pre-covid high in recent weeks. Rapido expects to more than triple the number of transacting users on its network in the next 18 months as additional offices, schools, and colleges open across the country. “There are multiple instances these days of cab drivers and auto-rickshaws refusing customers,” said Arvind Sanka, cofounder at Rapido. “This has been driving up adoption of bike…
Read MorePaytm expressed interest in cryptocurrencies
Paytm, an Indian e-commerce company has expressed interest in cryptocurrencies, joining other financial institutions across the world. It appears that the company would contemplate delivering services centered on cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin via its platforms, but only if regulatory approval is obtained in India. In a recent interview, a top Paytm executive hinted to the possibility. According to a Paytm representative, the uncertainties around cryptocurrencies are a big reason why the company has yet to enter the market. If India’s regulatory bodies can come up with a clear stance on…
Read MoreMeta accused of copying a feature from Phhhoto app
A defunct photo app has accused Facebook of copying its feature for Instagram. Instagram’s competitor has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Meta, formerly known as Facebook, for copying its function and destroying competition. This isn’t Facebook’s first antitrust case. Many times, in the past, the social media company has been accused of limiting competition. Users of the Phhhoto app could take five frames in a single point-and-shoot burst, as well as make and share short GIF-like videos. This feature is well-known due to its resemblance to Instagram’s massively famous Boomerang…
Read MoreUnacademy acquires Swiftlearn
Unacademy announced the acqusition of Swiflearn, an online platform that delivers live face-to-face online tuitions for school students, for an undisclosed amount on Tuesday. According to a release, the acquisition is in line with Unacademy’s ambitions to increase its position in the K-12 category and optimize its product offerings in the field. Swiflearn, founded in 2019 by Abhinav Agarwal and Anand Bakode, is an online platform for academic courses that offers personalized home tuition to students in grades 1-10 in the CBSE and ICSE boards. The platform provides online tuition…
Read MoreOla to enter quick delivery services
Ride-hailing platform Ola has started testing a quick delivery service for things such as groceries, personal care, and pet care products in Bengaluru, marking its entry into the quick commerce sector. According to the sources, Ola is launching a prototype of its ‘Ola Store’ in Bengaluru, beginning with a few important regions and then expanding across major cities in India in the coming months. According to the sources, the service is available through the Ola app and is being rolled out to a limited set of customers in Bengaluru. Customers…
Read MoreApna: The fastest unicorn startup in the history
Apna became India’s fastest unicorn when its valuation surpassed $1 billion just 22 months after its inception. It was also an almost twofold increase in the company’s worth in only three months (it was valued at $570 million in June), owing to its rapid rise in scale. The employment portal for blue-collar employees boasts 16 million users on its Android-only app, with 150K recruiters spread across 42 cities. While these figures were reported for the current fiscal year (FY22), the company had a strong financial success in its first full…
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