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WhatsApp to foray into digital payments & expand to other markets
The company is looking to hire a digital transactions head for the country in this regard
 "WhatsApp to foray into digital payments & expand to other markets")
Facebook rolls out local camera effects designed for India
Facebook also said it now has more than 184 million active monthly users in India
 "Facebook rolls out local camera effects designed for India")
Voot, Google join hands to launch mobile website
Google has developed PWAs for e-commerce portals such as Flipkart
 "Voot, Google join hands to launch mobile website")
India to play 'crucial role' in WhatsApp's business solutions
Of its over 1 billion users, about 200 million are in India
 "India to play 'crucial role' in WhatsApp's business solutions")
Small screen viewing goes beyond TV
TV viewing more than halves as viewers switch to smaller screens to watch favourite sitcoms, sports
 "Small screen viewing goes beyond TV")
iVOOMi launches two affordable smartphones in India
The newly launched smartphones can be purchased online on ShopClues from April 25 midnight
 "iVOOMi launches two affordable smartphones in India")
Soon, you may never have to charge you smartphone battery again
Scientists are developing self-charging batteries that will harvest energy from light
 "Soon, you may never have to charge you smartphone battery again")
Netflix has just found a backdoor into China
BoJack Horseman has become a cult hit among China's younger web user, reports Tech in Asia
 "Netflix has just found a backdoor into China")
Messaging app WeChat sees bigger spenders as China goes cashless
45% users pay for things in stores using the messaging app's wallet feature, reports Tech in Asia
Instagram went down for one hour on Monday, reason yet to be known
When users logged into Instagram, it brought up either a server error or became too sluggish
Google introduces machine-learning products for nine Indian languages
Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Marathi, Gujarati, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada are included
 "Google introduces machine-learning products for nine Indian languages")
LG launches flagship G6 in India at Rs 51,990 with bold display format
18:9 format offers more viewing space and a better immersive experience
 "LG launches flagship G6 in India at Rs 51,990 with bold display format")
Facebook can help curb government corruption: Study
Facebook helps lessen corruption in governments where press freedom is low
 "Facebook can help curb government corruption: Study")
Redress over red-tinted screens in Galaxy S8: Samsung to update software
Said they will readjust colours over a wider range than at present
 "Redress over red-tinted screens in Galaxy S8: Samsung to update software")
Uber's CEO Travis tried to trick Apple. Tim Cook armstronged him
Tim Cook called Travis and threatened to pull the app. Travis gave in, reports Tech In Asia
Insta page Window Seat Project will make you want to travel by train again
With more than 20,000 followers, 654 posts, community page is melange of emotions and scenarios
 "Insta page Window Seat Project will make you want to travel by train again")
Booking a train ticket? This govt app will answer all your railway queries
The app, likely to be named HindRail will operate from June
 "Booking a train ticket? This govt app will answer all your railway queries")
New Google Earth Virtual Reality to take you to any address in the world
Users can type an address or the name of a location, and visit it with a 3D headset system
Google tests 'Copyless Paste' feature in Chrome for Android
Google started the work on this feature in February
 "Google tests 'Copyless Paste' feature in Chrome for Android")
Is it time to break up Google?
It is impossible to deny that Facebook, Google and Amazon have stymied innovation on a broad scale
