Mobile Apps
Bharat Taxi won't replace Ola, Uber: Amit Shah explains its objectives, funding, safety measures and expansion plans
Bharat Taxi, the cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, is not intended to replace private app-based taxi aggregators, the government clarified. It stated that no financial assistance, equity support, or incentives have been provided for the platform.
2 min read5 Aug 2026AI Tool of the Week: this Replit tool turns ideas into working apps
Replit Agent turns an app idea into a working mobile prototype, letting teams test it on a phone, gather feedback and refine it before committing time and money to development.
2 min read1 Aug 2026Are your apps secretly stealing your data? FBI warns iPhone and Android users over Chinese mobile apps
The FBI has warned of risks linked to downloading mobile apps, particularly those developed in China. The agency says such apps could expose user data to the Chinese government, raising privacy concerns.
2 min read6 Apr 2026Centre’s order to pre-install Sanchar Saathi app on all smartphones sparks industry concern
India's government is requiring the Sanchar Saathi app on all smartphones to reduce scams, but major tech firms oppose this due to privacy concerns and potential compliance issues. Critics argue it infringes on user rights and lacks necessary industry consultation.
3 min read2 Dec 2025How the language of desire has turned into social currency in a world of swipes
Hookup slang is hollowing out the language of desire and eroding the emotional depth in dating and sex
5 min read26 Oct 2025Can AI make Affle India's ads smarter and profits bigger?
Investors are betting that Affle isn’t just another ad-tech player but a ‘tech-first company’ using AI to reshape how digital ads work. This narrative, combined with actual profitability and growth, has kept them interested.
7 min read17 Jul 2025Micro-drama startups are vying with Reels and Shorts for screen time
A new wave of upstarts is tapping into a trend where viewers are snacking content in their short bursts of downtime. Micro-dramas, 2 to 3-minute serialized episodes packed with plot twists are vying for eyeballs that would otherwise be doomscrolling through Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts.
4 min read23 Jun 2025Looking for a date? Head to a run club
Speed dating gets a whole new meaning as run clubs and sports hubs become the new hunting ground for singles
7 min read22 Mar 2025Govt unveils revamped e-Jagriti app and Jago Grahak Jago app to boost consumer protection
The initiative focuses on fair e-commerce practices, AI-enabled support, and recognizes platforms for consumer rights pledges, enhancing grievance redressal and consumer safety nationwide.
2 min read24 Dec 2024Telegram founder ignored warnings about app’s content
Pavel Durov’s legal battle with French prosecutors took the Telegram founder by surprise. But some of its avid users have long warned him of the need for transparent rules and for tools to communicate with the app’s representatives.
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