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WhatsApp, owned by Facebook, may soon foray into digital payments ecosystem in India post the Narendra Modi government’s demonetisation exercise.

Facebook’s WhatsApp plans foray into digital payments with India launch

WhatsApp may soon launch a new digital payments platform into the country or integrate a payment solution on the app to keep its Indian user base engaged. WhatsApp users already have features to help share files including multimedia such as audio, video, gifs and other picture formats.
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Monday assured that there is “no vulnerability of loopholes” reported in Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) or the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) applications.

No vulnerability of UPI or BHIM, assures NPCI

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Monday assured that there is “no vulnerability of loopholes” reported in Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) or the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) applications.
Search, social, messaging as a category was the topmost engaged and the average time spent grew by more than 50 per cent. WhatsApp witnessed 150 per cent growth in usage over the previous quarter.

Mobile internet usage up 29% over previous quarter: Report

Search, social, messaging as a category was the topmost engaged and the average time spent grew by more than 50 per cent. WhatsApp witnessed 150 per cent growth in usage over the previous quarter.
Is Jio only about 4G connectivity? Its officials beg to differ. “We want people to adapt to the digital lifestyle and we are working hard towards it,” said one official while this correspondent took a tour of the Jio Experience Centre -- often called the birthplace for Jio’s digital drive.

Reliance Jio to soon launch connected car app, JioTV and more

Is Jio only about 4G connectivity? Its officials beg to differ. “We want people to adapt to the digital lifestyle and we are working hard towards it,” said one official while this correspondent took a tour of the Jio Experience Centre -- often called the birthplace for Jio’s digital drive.
The Rs 999 Mi VR Play is a lightweight device that is certified to work with Google Cardboard apps.

Xiaomi unveils Mi VR Play, Mi Live app in India

The ₹999 Mi VR Play is a lightweight device that is certified to work with Google Cardboard apps.
Taking Jio’s offer a step further, Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, on Thursday launched ‘Jio Happy New Year’ offer for its new and existing customers.

Jio users to get free voice, data till March 31: Mukesh Ambani

Taking Jio’s offer a step further, Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, on Thursday launched ‘Jio Happy New Year’ offer for its new and existing customers.
CoutLoot, an end-to-end fashion re-commerce platform, has been selected for Facebook’s developer-focused “FbStart” programme, receiving access to $40,000 worth of credits and services from the social networking giant.

Facebook pumps $40,000 into Indian fashion start-up

Reliance Global Call also announced an introductory offer with the launch under which customers can avail talk time worth Rs 200 on sign-up with just Rs 100. Customers can start calling at as low as Rs 1.4 per minute.

Reliance Global Call launches new app for international calling

Reliance Global Call also announced an introductory offer with the launch under which customers can avail talk time worth ₹200 on sign-up with just ₹100. Customers can start calling at as low as ₹1.4 per minute.
The GoPro (camera) technique uses a first person perspective where the audience sees everything through the eyes of a character.

Hardcore Henry shot entirely on a GoPro to release in India on April 8

The GoPro (camera) technique uses a first person perspective where the audience sees everything through the eyes of a character.

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