PLAY updates its PLAYFIT app on Google and Apple store for its wearable devices

Gurgaon based technology company PLAY,has released a major software update to the popular PLAYFIT app which hosts all of their wearable devices. 

“Due to the CORONA pandemic, there has been an obvious surge in the wearable device/app adoption and usage. With Android-10 getting popular both in terms of new smartphones as well as upgrades to the popular older smartphone models, we had started working on the application update and providing a fix to the connectivity patch to take the advantage of BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) SoC of NORDIC semiconductors as well as U/I and U/X suggestions we had received from our community of users. With this update, we are glad we have been able to provide our users with better app connectivity with their mobile device and host of new features and improved UX design”, commented Mr. Sandeep Banga, CEO at PLAY.

PLAYFIT app boasts of a very user-friendly U/I helping our consumers monitor their fitness regime. The app tracks and displays the user walking/running/exercise pattern, the sleep pattern with mode and duration, etc. The application has features for pre-defined fitness activity that can be tracked and also has the option to add a new exercise regimen should the customer want more customization. Aside from the same, as we build our PLAY community we have integrated a leader board where the user can track their fitness quotient along with 99 other top fitness PLAY community members. Any user does not have to fear loss of data while upgrading their mobile device as PLAYFIT seamlessly integrates the historical data recorded through the old device and displays the same on the new device automatically.

“At PLAY, we remain committed to deep engagement with our customers and the idea is to provide periodic updates to all our customers in future also. Our research and development teams monitor the community feedback very closely for timely application and device updates and enhancements”, he commented. 

In the spirit of “Be-Vocal, Support-Local”, PLAYFIT application has been indigenously designed & developed by development team of PLAY in India and is also hosted on servers in India itself, thereby taking away any data security concerns of its users. It is the smart application for the wearable category of PLAYFIT 21, PLAYFIT 53, PLAYFIT SW75 devices launched by PLAY.  

PLAY products are currently available only in India and UAE. In India, PLAY has online partnerships with Amazon, Flipkart as well as its own e-store (https://store.worldofplay.in/) besides being available in offline stores across the country. In UAE, PLAY has (online) partnerships with Amazon, Noon as well offline retail partnership with Sharaf DG and Jumbo for availability across UAE.

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Doctor Insta App Review: Gets doctor teleported to you instantly

I got my first Android phone in 2010, back then Nokia was still the boss and 3.2 MP camera was something to boast on a phone's rear. My first Android was a Samsung Galaxy Ace which not only had a 5 MP rear camera but also a VGA camera on the front. I was more than happy with the phone but couldn't actually found a use case for the front camera. Fast forward to today the technology has changed a lot, the devices are more smarter, than ever. The tech we see on phones today has a lot new use cases to be applied on in day to day life, no I am not talking about taking tons of selfies and uploading them to social media, but more meaningful things which are supposed to be done to make use of these technological advances.

I was recently introduced to an app called Doctor Insta, which fits the vision of being more meaningful and helpful towards the society using the some of the tech stack we discussed above. As the name suggests Doctor Insta is your go to app to get a doctor instantly. I had this conversations with one of the team members that I have to be sick to review it because there is no other way to find out how would it go in real time and I was heard by higher authorities I guess. I got my chance to actually use the app before writing a word about it.

User Experience:

The look and feel of UI is pretty smooth, it has all the details without being too fancy. When you fire the app you can select from one of the below options.

In one tap you have the doctor's appointment ready, I tried the app in night at 9:50 PM , I was given option for 10:00 , 10:15 and 10:30 PM appointment. 

Once selected your appointment time you will be prompted for payment which is 400 Rs + 40 Rs internet handling charges. 

The app has a list of symptoms preloaded for each category which you can select prior to your appointment so that doctor can also understand the issue easily and faster. 

At the said time, you have the option to call, video call or text the doctor. I used a phone call and it went well.

Within minutes I had the prescription with me in my visit history. 

Verdict:

I liked how easy it is to get in touch with a doctor from wherever you are, I mean in your hometown or with your family doctor (if you have one) it can be in reach, but at times when you need someone right away to consult Doctor Insta is the best alternative. The pricing is also as good for now, when compared to the OPD fees of most of the doctors.

My suggestion - Its a must have in your phone. :)

Download:

Google Play

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5 incredibly innovative uses for Augmented Reality

If seeing is believing, ‘trying on’ seals the deal. Augmented reality or AR goes beyond VR in some key respects, enabling users to integrate real and virtual scenes — in effect, allowing us to try on products before we buy.

Here are some of the most innovative, cutting edge uses for AR technology apart from gaming that we are sure to amaze you.

Home Decor

One truly exciting application for AR and related technologies is to showcase large purchases like furniture that consumers often have trouble visualizing in their home. Asian augmented reality (AR) / virtual reality (VR) startup iStaging lets shoppers arrange furniture and appliances in their own living space. By integrating users’ own photos of their home with product images, the app gives buyers a concrete visualization of potential purchases.

interactive iStaging AR app

Enriching travel and tourism

Augmented reality can give travelers amazing new experiences. Travelers can also use AR to find information about historic events and significant buildings with Wikitude World Browser and Lonely Planet. There are even apps that bring AR out onto the hiking trails, giving users inspiring route guides and AR-enhanced topographic maps.

Wikitude World Browser is widely regarded as the king of all augmented reality browsers, and in a way, serves as a third eye of sorts. While using your smartphone’s camera in a given area, the virtual browser — along with more than 3,500 associated content providers — offers you just about any geographically-relevant information you may find valuable in your travels. Useful information is often presented in the form of Wikipedia articles detailing the hallmarks of a specific landmark, or directions to the nearest ATM location or five-star restaurant.

Education and training

Bridging the gap between the virtual and physical worlds, Augment changes the way we see, imagine, and learn about the world around us.

Augment an augmented reality (AR) app and platform enables students and teachers to visualize 3D models in the real environment, in real time, and at scale. Google Sky Map will give you the ability to identify everything in the night sky. Once installed, just point your phone upward when it’s reasonably dark and clear outside, and Google will point out all the different stars, constellations, and planets that are visible to your phone’s camera.

Shop without the hassle of changing

DressingRoom by Gap, help customers virtually “try on" clothing through a smartphone, Augmented Reality experience. This is how it works – shoppers choose a Gap style that they might be interested in purchasing. Next, they select one of five body types featured in the app so they can “try on" the piece of clothing from anywhere on a Google Tango-enabled device, and if they love it, they can buy it online.

Healthcare

Augmented reality in healthcare has wide reaching implications that will transform the medical sector; from providing real-time data and assistance during complicated surgical procedures, to supporting aftercare and administration, we’ve only begun to scratch the surface of Augmented Reality’s potential benefits to our health and well-being.

Smartphone AR apps today can help retrain the brains of patients suffering from chronic vertigo, help blind people ‘see’ the world around them by rendering 3D surroundings into an audio soundscape or help medical students crush their anatomy classes.

With so many different fields of innovation at their fingertips, it is no surprise that tech-savvy and design enthusiasts want their next smartphone to come equipped with the sophisticated hardware and incredible processing power that can unlock these immersive and exciting augmented reality experiences.

Google has notably been pushing AR/VR technologies with its latest Android OS. The most prominent introduction however, has been the ASUS ZenFone AR launch that took place at CES, 2017 earlier this year.

That’s not all, ASUS recently took to its Facebook and Twitter pages to post a hinting that the super smartphone is all set to launch in India. According to industry sources, the company is planning to launch a smartphone in mid - July.

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Home Credit India Launches Mobile App, will enable Customers to Access Loan and Repayment Details Instantly

Home Credit, one of India's leading NBFC has launched its mobile app in efforts towards meeting today's digital demand and need of engaging with customers closely by providing access on the go.

The app provides customers with a one-stop view of loan details, repayment schedule, and information on amount due and payment date of loans. With an intuitive design and user-friendly interface based on latest mobile payments technology, the app makes loan repayment convenient and faster for customers. Through the app, customers also have the flexibility to either repay loan completely or in small installments.

Announcing the launch, Tomas Hrdlicka, Chief Marketing Officer, Home Credit India, said, “The convergence and adoption of smartphones, mobile internet and digital payments offers a huge opportunity to expand access to financial services for unbanked population. The mobile app is a major step in our journey of introducing seamless and innovative digital solutions to customers, especially who are new to credit. As a responsible lending institution, we are committed to promoting financial inclusion by leveraging technology and contributing to the growth of digital payments architecture in India.”

The app is available on Google Playstore and is compatible with all Android phones. With over44,000 downloads already and nearly Rs. 17 million worth of point-of-sale and cash loans repaid till date, the app is gaining traction among existing Home Credit India customers.

The market leader in the small ticket size loan category (according to CRIF), Home Credit’s offerings primarily consist of providing in-store financing (direct non-cash loans in retail outlets) to qualified customers looking to purchase consumer durable goods such as mobile phones, home appliances, laptop/tablets, electronic goods and two-wheelers.

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Top 5 E-commerce Mobile App Builders That You Should Be Using

E-commerce is a booming industry. It’s important to adapt to new trends that the industry is adopting. The latest trend is the mobile app that e-commerce websites are using to get customers to stay with them and shop.

The success of your e-commerce mobile app largely rests on design. The app must be perfect in every way, with each feature carefully thought out. For this purpose, there are app builders that can help you with this. They have predefined templates, and most importantly, the expertise you need when it comes to app development.

With the user on the go and away from their computers, there are a few basic requirements when it comes to an app.

• The app must be easily accessible 
• The content must be readable and simple 
• Navigation through the app should be simplified 
• Checkout must be convenient 
• The app must be clear with products clearly visible to the user 

The best way to figure out how you’d like your app to look is by going through several others. There can be features that interest you. You can also take a look at mobile app review sites and see what catches your fancy. Place yourself in the user's shoes and think about what you want from the app. This kind of insight can help you go a long way.

Once you have a basic idea on how it should look, feel, and function, you can start looking at app builders. These are 5 of the finest e-commerce mobile app builders in the market today.

Contalog

This company provides mobile commerce app solutions to all kinds of businesses. They help create apps for companies that don’t have a website.

They create eye-catching and user-friendly apps that are totally customizable. They have the option to integrate new features of your liking onto an existing template.

This interface lets you update the app frequently so that you can stay ahead of the competition.

Jmango360

This app solution company develops the app for a monthly fee. This fee is collected for the usage of the app and maintenance. They include any changes or updates you want. This means that they’re here to ensure that your app stays ahead of the curve all the time.

They make apps compatible with iOS and Android. You can also have push notifications and global payment integration methods. You can also choose to make this app by yourself with assistance from their end.

Shopgate

Shopgate lets you reach your customer beyond your website right to their phones. This is also one of the app builders that provides services for both iOS and Android devices.

They have a GPS store locator feature. They have push messages, QR code scanners, and fast loading speeds.

Shopgate lets your app to integrate with established e-commerce platforms. They improve customer experience with their 3D cart feature.

Shopify is another app builder that helps you create your website and app.

Mobicommerce

Mobicommerce was an idea that came to its founder when he was facing a technical error with his mobile app. When the company he hired was unable to resolve it, he took it upon himself to create a better platform to create apps.

This is a popular app building company that has over 300 apps to its name. Their cutting edge technology and numerous features have made them one of the most preferred app developing companies in the market.

They have push notifications and store locator features. Apart from that, they provide integrations for over 20 payment gateways. They let you create your own layout as well.

Apphitect

This Dubai-based company was of one the first to get into the business of app building. They have created apps for several global brands. Their experience and employee strength make them the front runners in this market.

They have readymade solutions to complex app requests. Their apps are best known for these features

• Multi-lingual capabilities 
• Customizable templates 
• Rewards and loyalty points 
• Deep linking features in the app 
• Performance enhancing software 

The app you get will have a simple and professional look to it. Their apps are compatible with both Android and iOS platforms.

Approach app building companies only after you have a clear picture of how you want your app to be. Go through the apps they’ve created so far. Researching the best commerce websites out there will help you have a clear idea in mind.

The quality of your app will determine the success of your venture.

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Gurugram becomes second city after Hyderabad where Swiggy will make deliveries post mid-night

Swiggy, one of the most popular food delivery services in India announced extending its services in Delhi-NCR. Swiggy will start operations in Faridabad, Noida Expressway and Greater Noida. However, Gurugram where Swiggy is already operational since 2015 will be the second city in India after Hyderabad where Swiggy will start post mid-night deliveries up to 2 AM as opposed to 11 PM operational end time as of now.

Swiggy Food Delivery App

Srivats TS, Vice President, Marketing at Swiggy said, “Customers from NCR who travel to Delhi have experienced the customer-friendly benefits of Swiggy, like choicest restaurant options, lightning fast delivery, no minimum order among others. As we introduce Swiggy in Faridabad, Greater Noida and Noida Expressway, these customers can now enjoy the benefits of Swiggy delivery in their areas as well. At the same time, restaurant partners in these locations will benefit from Swiggy’s growing customer base and increased order volume.”

Swiggy deliveries are fast, hassle-free and reliable. The new service allows Swiggy to deliver from some of NCR’s favourite restaurants across various price points. “Greater Noida and Faridabad have a lot of good restaurants. Customers love the food variety here. But both were constrained by quick and reliable delivery limitations. We have seen our Delhi and Gurugram restaurants expand their reach with Swiggy. Now, we also get the Swiggy advantage to connect with our patrons in Faridabad,” said Kabir Advani, MD of Berco’s, known for its delectable Chinese and Thai cuisine restaurants across NCR.

This is part of Swiggy's ongoing plan to expand service area and extend service timings in the National Capital Region. Hundreds of restaurants from Noida, Faridabad, Greater Noida, Noida Expressway and Gurugram have come on board to reach customers, who have come to prefer Swiggy for its reliability and experience. 

In Gurugram, where Swiggy has been available since 2015 and connects food lovers to over 800 restaurants, there has been a growing demand from customers to extend delivery timings. In response to their love and appreciation for Swiggy, the company has extended its operating hours from 11 pm to 2 am. Many restaurants, that deliver orders post mid-night, have joined hands with Swiggy to leverage the assurance and experience Swiggy delivers to customers. This is the second location, after Hyderabad, where Swiggy will make deliveries past mid-night.

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Free Interactive Application Xender Launches new version

XENDER, a file transfer and sharing application, has announced the launch of its new version – with comprehensive functions and better user experience. XENDER has maintained a leading position as the world’s fastest, most convenient mobile sharing tool at zero cost. XENDER offers seamless transmission between Android, iPhone, Windows Mobile, Windows PC and Apple MAC system. XENDER currently has 330 million cumulative global users, with over 110 million users from India alone. Over the next 3 years, XENDER aims to achieve a global user base of 800 million.

Installation Size Reduced

The new version of XENDER has been reduced to 4.5M which gets further compressed in the absence of Wifi. Sharing of XENDER is now more rapid and convenient.

Interactive Management Made Convenient

XENDER does not need a USB connection or PC software installation. It can be used to transfer files anywhere, anytime – from documents, music, pictures, to videos and apps or any other file types of unlimited file size.  XENDER also allows users to view, move or delete files received and even to make a backup copy whenever needed to clean the phone storage.

No Replacement Trouble

You can also switch mobile data like contacts, SMS, pictures, music, videos, games and any other files from your old phone to the new one in one simple step.

Friendly Design

XENDER satisfies all operating needs with functions related to transfer of files: opening, installing, uninstalling, deleting, viewing etc.

Sliding Mass Map: Connect two mobile phones and browse photos at the same time. Smoothly share photos with just a slide

Search: Use the search function and search for any file

Hidden Files: Protect your privacy and hide anything from prying eyes

Download Xender from Google Play 

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Movie & Video Platform VMate launched in India, Bags exclusive rights for online launch of Madaari(2016)

Madaari on VMate

VMate, a video platform that offers HD-copyrighted movies at zero cost, has been launched in India. VMate will actuate its journey with an exclusive launch of Bollywood actor Irrfan’s latest outing, “Madaari” (2016) on August 31, which is first and only available on VMate to watch on mobile. Directed by Nishikanth Kamat, the thriller drama features Irrfan, Jimmy Shergill, Vishesh Bansal, Tushar Dalvi, Nitish Pandey and Ayesha Raza in the pivotal roles. "Madaari" garnered huge praises from the fraternity upon its release and minted Rs. 30.60 crore at the domestic box office in its very first week.

VMate

VMate allows users to steam a movie online or download for later, across different qualities, from 1080P to 144P. VMate will also showcase latest trailers and recommend users videos based on user’s watch history and interest. Users can also share these movies offline, through ShareIt APP, Xender APP, Bluetooth etc. VMate comes with a smooth, simple and stylish interface and a promise to bring dynamic, trending content related to movies to a single click

With increased internet penetration, online distribution of a movie is significantly contributing to lifeline of a film and is now a major source of revenue for movie makers. 

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Delta ID announces ActiveIRISIris: 1st Iris Software passed for Aadhaar Authentication Integrated Mobile Devices

Delta ID Inc., a leader in consumer-grade iris technology for mobile devices, announced today its ActiveIRIS software is amongst the first to pass the Performance Testing of integrated mobile devices used for Aadhaar authentication. The Performance Testing was held by STQC, in collaboration with C-DAC and Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), under the Ministry of Electronics & IT of the Government of India, during May 2016 in New Delhi. Delta ID’s ActiveIRIS software integrated in the Samsung Galaxy Tab Iris was also the first to be awarded provisional certification by STQC prior to the Performance Testing.

Delta ID

“We want to congratulate Delta ID on passing the Performance Test for its iris software for integrated mobile devices for Aadhaar. The Performance Testing required a pass rate of better than 99% when tested with 5000 residents,” said Mr. Umesh Kumar Nandwani, Director General of STQC, “With the availability of iris integrated mobile devices we hope to make the use of Aadhaar even more convenient and reliable for our residents.”

With Aadhaar enrollments crossing the 1 billion mark, the use of Aadhaar for resident authentication and eKYC is expected to rapidly spread across services for government and private enterprises. The need for a biometric modality that works reliably is critical for the use of Aadhaar, a key component of the government’s Janadhan Aadhaar Mobile (JAM) led initiatives. The iris is widely accepted as a more secure and reliable modality to identify and authenticate people. The iris works across a broader population, across all age groups and occupations.

“I believe we are at that the cusp of a major change in how biometrics, particularly, iris will play a role in enabling access to a variety of services we use in our daily lives,” said Dr. Salil Prabhakar, President and CEO of Delta ID Inc., “We thank STQC and UIDAI in planning and conducting the rigorous Performance Testing in the most competent way. This effort will serve both the government and residents of India by ensuring only the most reliable iris integrated mobile devices are used for Aadhaar authentication and eKYC applications.”

Delta ID has made remarkable advances in bringing iris technology to consumer mobile devices and applications. Delta ID’s ActiveIRIS® technology includes software for iris capture and segmentation for authentication with UIDAI servers. When combined with UIDAI standard compliant iris hardware components, ActiveIRIS software enables iris based Aadhaar authentication and eKYC that works reliably across the population in conditions and scenarios where users typically use their mobile devices.

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5 Ways to promote an App

In today’s ultra- competitive environment it becomes crucial for companies of all shapes and sizes to be continuously visible to consumers. Regular promotion of the product or service is a brilliant technique that can powerfully help in this endeavor. This technique is universal amongst all industries and sectors, including app developers. Today, app developers beautifully craft layout designs, build engaging content and add relevant widgets but often overlook the need to promote the app. To be ahead in the race to success, it is important not just to understand the need but also to identify innovative ways to promote the app across channels. Listed below are a few such ways which will help you to promote the app and reach customers, like never before.

Social Media

Content plays a major role to spur visibility across platforms, something MakeMyWishes.com  is a great fan of.  Therefore, app developers should regularly build content including blogs and articles that directly or indirectly introduces the brand/ product to the consumer. Furtherance, such content pieces should be uploaded on company website and various social media sites including LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram to garner heightened visibility. Alongside, graphics can be created to convey the story to consumers who prefer watching instead of reading.

Bloggers

Bloggers have the potential and power to rapidly promote the product, through digital channels. They position the product closer to consumers with an encouraging and positive approach. They make up for an opportunity for engagement with niche audiences at a fraction of the cost of traditional media. So, one should identify bloggers who are brand champions or who write on niche that relates to the app, to simply have someone else say good things about the product.

Email

Despite all flashy technological innovations, email is the easiest, convenient and cost- effective solution. It empowers an app developer to reach out to large amount of consumers in a short span of time, locally and globally. So, all that needs to be done is; to craft an impressive subject line to attract customers and build crisp &creative content to ensure easy readability. Besides this, one can also customise the email according to consumer preference and market trends to ensure success in business. 

Traditional Media

There are many consumers who are not active on social platforms but regularly read newspapers. This is where traditional media holds more prominence. This may be the oldest way to promote products and services but it can still diligently and effectively spur visibility from micro to macro level. In a digital era, while majority of app developers harness the power of social media in a business plan to promote products, they should also consider the importance of traditional media in trade.

Advertisements

Digital display advertising can be relatively costly but it surely is a major driver of enhanced visibility at multiple platforms. With such wider reach, it swiftly initiates word of mouth and places the product at the Mecca of limelight. Today, app developers can advertise through various routes such as electronic posters, e- banners, information kiosks, online directory entries and more. 

About Author Anu Gupta:

Anu Gupta, CEO & Co-Founder MakeMyWishes.com

Anu is backed by a strong industry experience in Finance with a high proficiency in Sales, Channel Management, Operationsand People Management. Her versatile professional portfolio includes renowned names such as ICICI Retail, Deutsche Post Bank Home Finance, Jones Lang LaSalle, Dewan Housing Finance Corporation limited.

Anu has been instrumental in the success of numerous organizations, leading various projects on coaching, developing and running competency-based MDP’s and Leadership Academies. She has led many Change Management interventions covering more than 300 locations and has also implemented assignments for Leadership and Mid-Junior Management teams. These efficient and robust activities have enabled tangible shifts in individual and organizational performance, defining her professional capacities and leadership qualities.

Her core competencies are in areas such as Business Management, Learning and Development, Management of Change, Empowerment, Interdependence, Executive Coaching and Achievement Motivation among others.

She along with her partner and best friend, Sapna have weaved their dream together and are edging at making big to in the wish-list industry.

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Daily App Downloads in India Rise 16% in H1, 2016: 9Apps Data Report

Press Release

Daily app downloads in India increased 16% in the first half of 2016 (January-June), according to latest data released by 9Apps, India’s most popular third-party app store and part of Alibaba Mobile Business Group. As of 2016, 9Apps has reached over 250 million monthly active users around the world. According to 9Apps, the peak hour for an app download in India is 9:00 PM.

Ebrahim Popat, Country Manager, 9Apps says “According to our statistics, tool, social, media and entertainment, apart from gaming, remain the most popular categories for app downloads. Tools make up about 23% of all app downloads; Social about 9%; Entertainment at 7% and music is over 4% of all non-gaming app downloads. The data has been compiled by 9Apps Trends, a public web facility of 9Apps that offers best-in-class data analytics products & services and the most insightful mobile industry analysis.”

Apps Consumption Trends in India - 9Apps Report

Consumption of gaming apps has increased more than that of non-gaming app. The proportion of games in total app downloads has increased to nearly 20% this year versus 17% in 2015. The gaming consumption patterns have become more diversified. Racing and action games, although still the most popular, now make up 43% of all game downloads (versus 53% in 2015). Simulation games are a new trending category, and account for 13% of all game downloads.

“Interestingly, we also find that instead of Rating, Screenshot is the most important factor to attract potential app users. 46% respondents pick Screenshot when asked what affect their willingness to download a mobile game/app from an app store, while only 36% selected Rating. Apps that are better in localised promotion perform better in India” adds Ebrahim. 

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Rajnikanth starrer Kabali music album crosses one million stream in less than 3 weeks on Wynk Music

Rajnikanth aka the Superstar aka Thalaiva doesn't need any introduction and if you are not trekking on planet far from Milky way you might be aware of his latest flick 'Kabali'. The movie has not yet released but the music album of the same is released and is becoming one of the most streamed music albums online in less than 3 weeks of time. The number ‘Neruppu Da’ from the movie has also become the highest ever streamed single in all of South India with over half a million streams, making it the highest for any movie song debuting on Wynk Music in the South..

Kabali Album Art

Kabali’s music album is available in Tamil & Teleugu and has seen strong uptake across South India on Wynk Music.  

Wynk Music is Airtel’s first carrier agnostic mobile application with the launch of which the company became the first telecom operator to launch an OTT app back in September 2014. With expert curated playlists with songs to suit every mood and music preferences, the app enables users to easily discover and stream, download & buy songs at unbeatable prices while on the move. Wynk Music now also enables a smoother listening experience even on 2G and rough network terrains with its ‘Save Data’ optimization feature.

Offering a premium music experience over an intuitive interface and an exhaustive library of over 2.6 million HD songs (Indian and International) that is growing every day, Wynk is today one of  the most preferred one-stop-destination for music.

Users can download the Wynk Music app from Android, iOS and Windows App stores or visit www.wynk.in/music.

 

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nexGTV revamps its mobile app interface with redesigned app aesthetics.

nexGTv, the flagship offering of DigiVive Services, has announced the launch of its redesigned mobile app. The overhaul comprises a complete revamp of the app aesthetics user interface and product design in addition to some exciting new-age features. It is meant to further enhance the digital viewing experience for nexGTv users. The move is a part of nexGTv’s long-term growth strategy that has seen it emerge as an industry leader in the Indian OTT/mobile TV market as the country’s biggest subscription-led video entertainment app.

nexGTV new App interface

The latest announcement from nexGTv will no doubt delight the Indian digital viewership, which will now be privy to nexGTv’s diverse entertainment solutions in a more vibrant, friendly and engaging atmosphere. The bright and eye-catching colour palette has been chosen to associate various categories of its content with its users’ cool, modern and trendy lifestyles, while the interface will now have cards and floating icons to recommend the best content. So whether it is sampling premium user-generated content from nexGTv SPOTLight with Imtiaz Ali or watching exclusive content such as India’s first mobi-series ‘It’s My City’ starring Priyanka Chopra as herself, nexGTv users will have access to the entire catalogue of nexGTv’s unique contemporary offerings literally at their fingertips. But that is not all! nexGTv has also added a Non-Stop News tab that showcases news bulletins from leading TV news channels on the app, providing users, the fastest way to stay updated with the latest happenings from around the world.

Speaking on the announcement, Abhesh Verma, COO, nexGTv, said, “At nexGTv, we have always sought to enable the most relevant and highly curated end-to-end entertainment solutions for our users, and today’s mobile-first consumer wants nothing but the best, both in terms of services and service fulfilment. Our latest app launch is meant to incorporate engaging, interactive features and intuitive product design that add great convenience and usage flexibility for the end-consumer. As the viewing experience and convenience of usage have emerged today as top priorities for the digital viewer, we are confident that our app revamp will find great reception amongst our existing and prospective users who are sure to take delight in the enhanced features of our mobile app.”

The redesign will facilitate easier navigation through category tabs, search tab and advanced filters, and will clearly indicate free and paid content to the user. nexGTv users have an option to pause the Live TV, see picture in picture, set reminders for their favourite shows and movies, and will have greater control of their viewing experience with features such as playlist management, recommended tab and info tab.

nexGTv will also be enabling several novel features such as Quicky, which will recommend the most tailored entertainment content depending upon the users’ preferences and the time available to them; PIP, which enables watching selected content while browsing/exploring for more content; and Rich Media EPG, which keeps the content display fresh and interesting for user by displaying new thumbnail from within the latest content asset. Moreover, with its revolutionary Save Data feature, the revamped nexGTv app will allow its users to toggle between Performance and Data Saving modes at the touch of a button, thereby enabling them to derive greater value for their money through streamlined data consumption.

With all this and much more, such as access to Live TV scheduling and adaptive streaming, nexGTv is definitely set to be the unmistakable TV button on your mobile. The nexGTv mobile app is available for download on both Android and iOS platforms globally.

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Low screen resolution and poor network major reason for lower app install on average in India

Though we are witnessing double digit growth in Indian smartphone market, latest report from 9Apps suggest that Indians lag behind in average number of app installs with an average of 32 apps per user as compared to that of 42 apps per user world average. The data is based on analysis of 9Apps internal data and 9Apps Trends, a data tracking services of 9Apps.

Display Resolution of Most popular mobile devices.

With increased consuming power, more and more Indians are now investing in smartphones. Yet the Top 10 most popular smartphones cost less than 10,000 rupees. According to 9Apps data, over 55% of UC Browser users are using a smartphone less than Rs 10,000 and over 40% of Indian users’ still access internet on screen resolutions less than 480*854. Power drain and limited capacity on these low-end smartphones emerge as the biggest concerns, hindering increased app usage.

According to Ebrahim Popat, Country Manager, 9Apps, “India’s mobile internet generation is young and vibrant with 7 in 10 app users under the age of 25. The growing trend of budget smartphones has also been seen to affect app downloads. Despite being value for money, they undermine the basic web experience due to limited features and capabilities. Also, budget phones come with smaller screens and less powerful hardware. We, at 9Apps, expect that Indian users will install more and more apps on their phones as Moore’s Law makes high-end smartphones affordable to the masses.”

 “Frail network infrastructure is also a deterrent. Nearly 60% of Indian users download apps under 2G network. Only a small portion of users enjoy 4G connections when downloading apps. Weak network connectivity undermines a users’ willingness to try out new apps, and can hinder growth of the Indian app market,” he added.

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WhatAShaadi user app launched to help you plan your dream wedding within few clicks

Every time we see a new app launch to solve some purpose of life , we are reminded that we are living in the era of technology and this development is what will define our time in coming days. Yesterday was one such moment again when we witnessed the launch of a simplistic yet very useful and carefully crafted mobile application named 'WhatAShaadi'. As you might have already guessed with the name, the app aims to help you through the chaos of planning a coordinating for the most special day of your life, i.e. your wedding day.

WhatAShaadi

The startup has already over 1500 vendors on board and the vendor version of app was already in the market for quite a time, and now the user version is also launched. So if you are going to get married soon , we would recommend you to try out this app. During the launch event I had interaction with the co-founders Sneha, Natasha and Rahul Lakhania. The team is enthusiastic and specially on tech part Rahul the tech person behind the platform has done a very good job. Application interface which you will see is just a part of what they have built on technology front but the research work they are doing is really commendable. 

The team at 'WhatAShaadi'  has made sure that you don't get any disturbances in using their service hence you will see no ads on the application, even for the vendors you can simply chat with them and then choose only select vendors who can call you saving you from spam calls.WhatAShaadi is an exceptional, one of a kind mobile app, which offers exclusive deals, a personal concierge service, and a wide range of vendors to cater to different market segments.

The app was launched at a blogger’s meet hosted by Co-founders Natasha Dang and Sneha Singh at Levels in Hauz Khas Village.

Speaking on the occasion, Co-founders Natasha Dang and Sneha Singh said, “The process of planning a wedding starts from the day a mother starts visualizing her child’s wedding. WhatAShaadi is an initiative to help realize that dream! Everything you need to plan a wedding, from a fashion designer for the bride to the venue that falls in your budget is available on the app! The USP being that one does not need to be a techspert to use the interface, as its extremely user friendly and helps save time, energy and money!”

Founder and Chairperson Mr. Praveen Dang and Co-founder Rahul Lakhaney, the tech ninja behind the inception of the app were also present at the launch.

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5 Must have apps for modern women

We are living in  era of technology where every move we make has taken a new shape in recent years which were probably not altered for decades. We have numerous examples of how technology is helping making our lives easier, but in this post we will focus on few simplistic mobile apps that makes smartphone of tremendous use for modern women, specially the ones who are single or living away from their family. 

Below are top 5 mobile apps every women should have in their smartphone.

Himmat:  The Himmat app can be downloaded free of cost from the Delhi Police website - www.delhipolice.nic.in. This App is only for mobile phones working on Android, since a survey has revealed that most working women use Android based phone. In due course this facility will be extended to other operating systems as well.

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Ebay: The eBay app is available for both Android and iOS devices, and allows users to shop and sell their products. The app has a category-wise search as well as keyword search. Users can simply put in the word or the name of the product they want to buy and related results will appear. 

For your shopping needs we personally like Limeroad, Jabong and Amazon.

Glow: For those having trouble getting pregnant, this app might be worth checking out. This summer, Glow claimed it had helped 20,000 of its users successfully conceive a baby naturally. Much like the tracking apps, Glow asks users to log in their menstrual cycles but it also asks for daily health information, such as stress levels, basal body temperature, cervical position, and smoking and alcohol intake. 

Holaa! is a multi-faceted call management platform, with first of the features being identification of caller’s name, it also presents  the callers photo and location during an incoming call live. The app also helps block spam calls from pesky spammers or other unwanted callers. 

If you need a cab to go to office, a party or back home, you don't need to call the agencies and wait for someone to come and take your call. Cab apps come to your rescue. Apps from agencies like Uber, Ola and Meru provide you with options and you can choose from the cheapest and fastest ones.

As far as India is concerned, use of technology for aiding women’s security and making her life more simple  is important. Today, apps might not play a vital role in society, but its constant use and regular updates as per the need and awareness about security will help the apps see good days in the future.

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9Apps Announces InDev program worth USD 20 million to support independent and small startup developers

9Apps a part of UCWeb, one of the most popular Android app marketplaces just announced its InDev Program. The program is allocated a whopping USD 20 million budget to help Indian independent and startup developers with specially designed solutions, more specifically in user acquisition and monetization. The program aims to help over 100 independent and small developers in 2 years timeframe.

"According to our research, there are lots of challenges faced by independent and startup developers. It is not easy for them to get as much brand exposure for their apps as the big players can. UCWeb and 9Apps are committed to building a healthy ecosystem where local users can download quality app and games they like, and developers are able to enjoy fruitful financial return for providing excellent apps and games."- said Mr. Rober Bu, General Manager, UCWeb India.

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Highlights on InDev programs includes zero cost promotion support for developers, 100% revenue sharing with qualified developers for a certain period of time. InDev program will also give support for testing, localization. 

“Through our InDev Program, we want to encourage developers to focus on building the app and game itself, while 9Apps will take care of the rest, including marketing, promotion, user acquisition and monetization, creating a hassle-free environment for them to grow. We welcome all Indian independent developers to work together with us, to provide better apps and games for users, and also gain cash rewards for their efforts,” he added.

According to Mr. Ebrahim Popat, Country Manager of 9Apps. “Our market insights show that India without doubt is poised to be the next big destination for developers as Indian users have 32 apps on an average, lower than the world average of 42 apps. There is still room to grow. We recently launched 9Apps Trends, India’s first comprehensive local app market analytic service that provides app trends, data analysis and in-depth market reports with an aim to build a platform where Indian developers can catch up with the trends in the app world. The InDev Program aims to further address some of the critical challenges faced by Indian developers.” 

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9Apps reported 450% surge in App downloads during Cricketing season, maximum downloads during India Vs Pak match

World T20 championship has just concluded with West Indies emerging as Champions in both Men and Women category. The cricket fever gripped the nation as well as other cricket fans as expected. Google search, twitter hastags, Facebook discussions all were dominated by the tournament thanks to its massive following. 

Cricket-related apps have seen over 450% surge during the ongoing T-20 World Cup; the traffic peaked during the second week into the cricket season with India-Pakistan match adding to the frenzy, according to the latest data shared by 9Apps Trends, 9Apps’ app tracking service. 9Apps is part of Alibaba Mobile Business Unit and one of the most popular third-party app stores in India. The report offers a glimpse on how the android app market has reacted to the cricket mania that has gripped the nation.

Graph depicting the app download surge this cricket season

Talking about the app download trends, Ebrahim Popat, Country Manager of 9Apps said: “9Apps is very popular among Indian users due to its local apps and features. We are encouraged by the strong growth in sports-app downloads, and happy to help so many users connect with their favorite sport.”

Maximum Downloads during India vs Pakistan

The following chart demonstrates the download trend of top 5 cricket-related apps. Before the WT20 started, top 5 cricket-related apps were downloaded around 300,000 times per week; the download surged 340% once the World Cup kicked off. The trend coincides with schedule of the Indian cricket team. 

Take Hotstar TV Movies Live Cricket for example - the most trending cricket app. Since its launch on March 8th, the app has quickly made it to the top 20 in Overall Ranking on 9Apps Trends. Its daily downloads peaked and reached over 200,000 downloads on March 19th – the day India beat Pakistan in a league match.

The keyword search “cricket” has also been trending. Before the WT20, 3 cricket-related app ranked among Top Searches and only 1 ranked among New Ranking. The number went up to 7 and 5 during the third week of the cricket season.

Video apps are becoming more and more popular

Increased smartphone penetration and better network infrastructure is allowing millions of users to enjoy a cricket game on the go. Three of the top 5 cricket-related apps - Hotstar, Cricket T20 2016 Live TV and Cricbuzz provide videos and even live streaming of the matches. The content consumed by cricket fans is getting diversified as users’ appetite for video is fast growing.

Everyone wants to have a piece of the pie

Cricket season is too big to ignore. Sports app developers and content providers have either updated their apps to bring world-cup-theme features, or providing new content to attract users. For instance, UC Browser, the No.1 mobile browser in India with over 59% market share, has revamped its in-app widget UC Cricket to provide a variety of cricket content. It even provides web-based cricket-themed games for users to share the joy of cricket. 9Apps, the No.1 third-party app market of India, has also geared up with push notification features to remind users of the upcoming matches.

The cricket season offers a unique opportunity for app developers and content providers to test their ability in catering to seasonal demands.

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Opera Max : A must have for limited data plan users

If you own a smartphone its very likely that you are using a data plan to let your phone be smartphone with the power of internet. However, with limited data plans one has to either spend too much on the data or after few days per month your smartphone becomes a 'dabba' phone in absence of data. If you can identify yourself as a victim in any of the above case, we have a news for you so that you can breathe sigh of relief. Opera , the famous browser company has developed Opera Max which saves you data in MBs once installed on your phone.

A study of the app usage of millions of Opera Max users in India found that users can experience the following data savings on popular entertainment apps: YouTube-60%, Netflix-60%, Saavn-40%, Gaana-40%, Hotstar -15% and Eros Now- 15% .

Opera Max Data Saving

Entertainment drives Indian smartphone data usage

According to a recent IAMAI report on mobile internet trends in India, entertainment is among the top three reasons for urban users to get online from mobile devices. And, when it comes to rural areas, entertainment stands out as the top-most reason. Currently, this rural user base constitutes around 30% of the overall mobile internet users, and their data consumption is all set to explode in the coming two years.

“An Android smartphone without data is like a car without gas, it can't take you the places you want to go,” says Sergey Lossev, Product Head for Opera Max at Opera.

“Unfortunately, data is still expensive for hundreds of millions of users, and entertainment apps drain mobile data much faster than any other app. When you make a data-savings engine capable of compressing videos and music and then make it work seamlessly with native Android apps, you get a powerful tool for lowering the cost of data usage and helping users maximize their entertainment options.”

Make the most out of existing data plans with the data-management tool

Once installed and enabled, Opera Max reduces data usage of video- and audio-streaming apps, image-rich apps and webpages on the fly across all smartphone apps and browsers. It uses an on-device virtual private network (or VPN) to measure data usage directly on the device. Opera Max sends all data requests to the Opera Max Savings Cloud, which optimizes video, images, and webpages to use less data.

Some of the top apps in India on which Opera Max saves data are YouTube (Upto 60% savings), Instagram (Upto 60% savings), BBM (Upto 60% savings), Flipkart (Upto 60% savings), Android browser (Up to45% savings) etc

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Top 5 applications to save money and time

If you are one of those majority of people who were expecting change in tax slab and more exemptions to save more money, we know how disappointed you are with the Union Budget 2016 and we can't do much about that, however this is also true that you can still save a lot of money and time if you have the right advice and tools with you on the right time. Without complicating further here we are presenting to you top 5 applications which helps you save money and significant time no matter what your government policy says :).

Helpchat:  This personal assistant app will not only save you money but will also help in saving time. It helps you get more things done. This could be anything - from recharging your phone to tech support, travel booking, holiday guidance, ordering groceries and food at your doorstep, providing shopping assistance, helping you find the best deals & coupons, web check-in and laundry. And, hey all you have to do is send a chat message. Download & recharge your mobile, book cabs, stay updated with the current pollution index, traffic in local area, get the best deals online & daily weather forecast always.

HelpChat

Voodoo app compares prices across different websites and integrates with all the shopping apps on your device to get the best deals, including exciting coupons for online shopping which saves your time and money. The tendency is to make comparisons across different apps & websites while shopping. This takes a lot of time and the chances of finding the best option are minimal. While Voodoo pops up where the users have missed out and provides the best offer to them, while saving time.

Voodoo

Udio is India’s first Social Mobile Wallet loaded with superpowers that make your electricity & gas payments, DTH & mobile recharges, bill splits & gifting experience super simple, easy & filled with surprises! Udio wallet lets you spread cheer & exchange joy with your dear ones, every time you make a payment! Udio is the brand new avatar of the ‘Shmart! Wallet’ & comes with a swag of awesomeness, be it about recharges, payments or gifts!

Udio

Paytm is India’s largest mobile commerce platform. With its mobile first strategy, Paytm does more than 100 million transactions of various digital and physical goods every month. Launched in 2014, Paytm wallet is India's dominant mobile payment service platform. Consumer brand of India’s leading mobile internet company One97 Communications, Paytm is head-quartered in Delhi NCR. The company’s investors include Ant Financials (AliPay), SAIF Partners, Sapphire Venture and Silicon Valley Bank.

Paytm

Rubique is aimed at changing the way people buy financial products online. Rubqiue is an online marketplace for financial products that provides a technology enabled end-to-end solution to financing needs of Individuals & SMEs. One of the largest financial portals, it offers a comprehensive range of financial products and services from multiple Banks & FIs, through a cutting-edge technology platform. This online portal facilitates the best deals across a wide range of loans such as Personal Loans, Car Loans, Home Loans, Business Loans, Loans Against Property, Credit Cards, Healthcare and Construction equipment financing etc. 

Rubique

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