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Rise of Telegram-friendly chain spurs talk of crypto super app
The Open Network (TON) blockchain has seized the crypto spotlight even amid a broader rally in the sector that saw Bitcoin hit new heights before a recent selloff.
Tencent, others begin enforcing China's new oversight move on apps
The moves comply with new rules introduced last month as Beijing tightens oversight of mobile apps in the country.
China mandates all apps to share business details in new oversight push
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said late on Tuesday that apps without proper filings will be punished after the grace period that will end in March next year
Tencent bets big on WeChat Channels in push to build its own TikTok
WeChat Pay became the second-biggest player in China's mobile payment market within a year of its 2013 launch, behind Alipay which is owned by Jack Ma-founded Ant Group.
Chatbot providers upbeat on WhatsApp's ecommerce potential
After JioMart said its customers could now fill their shopping baskets within WhatsApp and pay either via JioMart or in cash when receiving their order, many big and small direct-to-consumer brands are keen to follow suit, many conversational AI platforms told ET.
Pre-budget recap: Summing up Modi govt's Atmanirbhar stimulus
As the PM puts it: Atmanirbhar Bharat aims to make in India not just for India, but for the world.
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Donald Trump to block U.S. downloads of TikTok, WeChat on Sunday: Officials
The Commerce Department order will "deplatform" the two apps in the United States and bar Apple Inc's app store, Alphabet Inc's Google Play and others from offering the apps on any platform "that can be reached from within the United States," a senior Commerce official told Reuters.
Trump ban on top messaging app risks snarling global business
The White House’s vaguely worded edict left a lot of open questions about how broadly the ban would be applied and the full ramifications for Tencent Holdings Ltd.
Asian shares fall despite China GDP beat as Sino-US tensions, virus fears weigh
Even news that China's economy rebounded more than expected in the second quarter from a record contraction was not enough to pull regional equities out of the red.
Six hours will decide India’s next digital superstar
India’s youth bulge makes it a perfect occasion for homegrown unicorns to scale up.
Reliance and Facebook that rolled JioMart WhatsApp will have long term benefits for both: Credit Suisse
Facebook gets the majority of revenues from advertisements but is also venturing into commerce (Facebook Marketplace, Instagram Checkout, WhatsApp Business accounts, Meesho investment, etc.).
Sensex drops 350 points on aggravating growth worries
Multiple agencies have projected a flat to negative growth in GDP for 2020.
TikTok-maker is launching Google-like work tools during coronavirus outbreak
By focusing on the local China market first and targeting individual users, ByteDance will try to capture the latent demand in the country that’s been catalyzed by the coronavirus, said the people familiar with its plans.
Billionaire Jack Ma steps up battle with WeChat
Alipay, the mobile payment app owned by billionaire Jack Ma, is stepping up its competition with WeChat to get more of its 900 million users to tap expanded services in everything from real estate purchases to restaurant and cinema bookings.
China’s sneakerheads chase 6,600% returns flipping Air Jordans
Across China, more than 10 million monthly active users frequent online-resale apps, such as Poizon, Nice and DoNew, according to Chinese data-mining company QuestMobile. Most of what’s traded on these platforms are basketball sneakers.
Spring Festival: When China turns red and brighter, and everyone is happier and more patient
Those staying in China’s cities during Spring Festival have to stock up on groceries like prepping for a mild apocalypse
Imitation is innovation: How Indian startups have adapted ideas for services from the US
In 2007, Flipkart came as the Indian answer to US e-commerce giant Amazon, and three years later Ola took on US taxi aggregator Uber.
Apple hints at why we even need a smartwatch
Kevin Lynch went on to demonstrate how apps like Instagram, WeChat, and Uber have been adapted to work on the Apple Watch.
Five unique messenger apps for your Android, iOS or Windows smartphone
There are a bunch of unique and lesser-known apps that try to stand out from the crowd by adding an element of security or alternate ways of communication.
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