Month: April 2021
Camera centric Vivo V21 series to make its debut in India by April end Vivo V20
Vivo has had a history of making camera-centric smartphones and even used the tagline “Camera and Music” highlighting its focus. Following the same principles, the company introduced the V20 series in India back in October 2020. The V20 lineup included three phones V20 SE, V20 and the V20 Pro all…
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Facebook to launch a slew of ‘social audio’ products – It may include a Clubhouse clone Facebook dark mode
Multiple media reports have it that social media biggie Facebook is set to announce later today a number of new products under the ambit of “Social Audio”. The one that is being spoken of loudly is the much-expected competitor to Clubhouse. Another anticipated product is one for podcast discovery and…
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What should you do if you get a link for WhatsApp in pink? Screenshot of link to WhatsApp Pink
Several WhatsApp users in these parts have reported receiving a link on their phones that says it will turn the the app’s theme from its trademark green to pink. The link also promises new features. And to add further authenticity to the claim, the link is put out as an…
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Gett inks deal with Curb Mobility to bring yellow cabs to its enterprise-focused on-demand ride-hailing app
Gett, the ride-hailing startup that has been carving out a niche for itself in a crowded and competitive market for on-demand transportation by focusing on enterprise accounts and connecting people with rides in some 1,500 cities leveraging a number of third-party fleets, is adding another partner today as it continues…
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Twitter, Facebook, and Snap are reportedly part of White House vaccination campaign
Facebook, Twitter, and Snap are among the companies that will assist with the Biden administration’s promotional campaign for vaccine eligibility, Axios reported. The White House had set a date of May 1st for states to open coronavirus vaccine eligibility to all adults, but later pushed it to April 19th. The…
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India’s Razorpay raises funds at $3 billion valuation ahead of Southeast Asia launch
Six-year-old Bangalore-based fintech Razorpay topped a $1 billion valuation late last year, becoming the first Y Combinator-backed Indian startup to reach the much sought after unicorn status. In less than six months since, the Indian startup has tripled its valuation and is preparing to launch in the Southeast Asian markets.…
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