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India digital loan apps blamed for mafia-like collection tactics, suicides

Panel set up by the RBI finds more than half of about 1,100 digital loan providers operate illegally.

TikTok emerges as most downloaded app globally on Christmas 2021: Report

Popular short video-sharing platform Tiktok has topped the chart of downloads on Christmas Day this year.

New smart-contract based crypto platform begins global operations

BNBXMAS is a smart contract-based Dapp built on the Binance Smart Chain that allows users to invest in cryptocurrencies

Google starts rolling out new update for Android Auto app: Report

According to reports, the dual SIM support is rolling out with the Android Auto App version 7.1.614554

Truecaller launches fresh version of app with a slew of new features

Video caller ID, voice call recording, ghost calling and call announce are some of the add-ons

Park+, app for car users, raises $25 mn from Sequoia, Matrix, Epiq

The platform helps in parking, FASTag management, car insurance and vehicle-access control systems, among other services.

TikTok helps create 1,000 similar apps with 1.3 billion downloads

TikTok saw a meteoric rise in adoption last year, ending Q1 2020 with the most installs in a single quarter for any app ever

India's e-commerce industry set to grow 84% by 2024, says report

In India, daily active user (DAU) growth in top shopping apps accelerated in the past three quarters

India among fastest growing markets for us, says Audible

Audible has now launched an 'all-you-can-listen Plus catalogue' for members and a free experience with thousands of titles for users in India

TikTok emerges as most downloaded non-gaming app worldwide for Sep

Short video platform TikTok emerged as the most downloaded non-gaming app worldwide for September 2021 with more than 59 million installs.

Super apps, super challenges: Who and what's in play to hook customers

No super app in Asia has entered the health sector in a big way. In India, the Tata 1mg health care tie-up has broken into the space

Meesho becomes India's most downloaded app across all categories

According to Meesho, the app has seen over 100 million downloads, that's a tenfold jump in a year

McDonald's creates new unit to focus on growth through global digital app

McDonald's Corp is bringing its digital, data analytics, marketing, restaurant development and operations segments into one unit as it focuses on driving growth through its global app

Tumblr's parent company buys popular podcast app Pocket Casts

The co-founders, Russell Ivanovic and Philip Simpson, will remain in charge of the Pocket Casts team

China orders takedown of 25 apps from ride service Didi

China's cyber-regulator ordered 25 apps owned by Didi Global Inc., the country's largest ride-hailing service, be removed from app stores late Friday

Homegrown HiHi dating app gets 400k downloads in India since launch in Aug

Meotida Private Limited, the makers of the HiHi dating app announced the first 400k downloads since the app was released in Aug 2020

Indian developers create unique iOS apps suitable for the remote-work era

As millions struggle to navigate the pandemic, apps have become essential and Indian iOS developers have found innovative ways to keep people connected, help them learn and work from home

Why use muscle? Let a bot be the debt collector and never lose a customer

Like in most emerging markets, these last-mile hurdles pose a frustratingly complex challenge to India's creditors. They also increase the overall risk premium for rural advances

Chinese app Club Factory may invoke force majeure to counter Indian firms

In June 2020, India banned several Chinese apps. Club Factory is citing that decision as a situation beyond its control

Apps crashing on your Android phone? Here's what you need to do

The issues started about two days ago, according to the Google Workspace dashboard for Gmail