Page 5 - Apps

Explained: How the most downloaded pandemic apps performed in 2021

Aarogya Setu was clearly the most downloaded app in this space globally with over 100 million plus downloads

Top headlines: PLI scheme targets jobs; mobile apps struggle for money

The govt's ambitious target of generating 6 mn jobs from the PLI scheme will hinge on five of the 14 specified sectors.

India's app economy needs a satisfactory consumer grievance redressal forum

The conventional consumer grievance redress mechanisms are expensive and arduous, and lack the legislative backing to tackle these emerging challenges

Worldwide app downloads up 2.7%, totaled 36.1 billion last quarter

In total, worldwide app downloads reached 36.1 billion in Q4 2021, a 2.7 per cent year-over-year increase

India digital loan apps blamed for mafia-like collection tactics, suicides

Panel set up by the RBI finds more than half of about 1,100 digital loan providers operate illegally.

TikTok emerges as most downloaded app globally on Christmas 2021: Report

Popular short video-sharing platform Tiktok has topped the chart of downloads on Christmas Day this year.

New smart-contract based crypto platform begins global operations

BNBXMAS is a smart contract-based Dapp built on the Binance Smart Chain that allows users to invest in cryptocurrencies

Google starts rolling out new update for Android Auto app: Report

According to reports, the dual SIM support is rolling out with the Android Auto App version 7.1.614554

Truecaller launches fresh version of app with a slew of new features

Video caller ID, voice call recording, ghost calling and call announce are some of the add-ons

Park+, app for car users, raises $25 mn from Sequoia, Matrix, Epiq

The platform helps in parking, FASTag management, car insurance and vehicle-access control systems, among other services.

TikTok helps create 1,000 similar apps with 1.3 billion downloads

TikTok saw a meteoric rise in adoption last year, ending Q1 2020 with the most installs in a single quarter for any app ever

India's e-commerce industry set to grow 84% by 2024, says report

In India, daily active user (DAU) growth in top shopping apps accelerated in the past three quarters

India among fastest growing markets for us, says Audible

Audible has now launched an 'all-you-can-listen Plus catalogue' for members and a free experience with thousands of titles for users in India

TikTok emerges as most downloaded non-gaming app worldwide for Sep

Short video platform TikTok emerged as the most downloaded non-gaming app worldwide for September 2021 with more than 59 million installs.

Super apps, super challenges: Who and what's in play to hook customers

No super app in Asia has entered the health sector in a big way. In India, the Tata 1mg health care tie-up has broken into the space

Meesho becomes India's most downloaded app across all categories

According to Meesho, the app has seen over 100 million downloads, that's a tenfold jump in a year

McDonald's creates new unit to focus on growth through global digital app

McDonald's Corp is bringing its digital, data analytics, marketing, restaurant development and operations segments into one unit as it focuses on driving growth through its global app

Tumblr's parent company buys popular podcast app Pocket Casts

The co-founders, Russell Ivanovic and Philip Simpson, will remain in charge of the Pocket Casts team

China orders takedown of 25 apps from ride service Didi

China's cyber-regulator ordered 25 apps owned by Didi Global Inc., the country's largest ride-hailing service, be removed from app stores late Friday

Homegrown HiHi dating app gets 400k downloads in India since launch in Aug

Meotida Private Limited, the makers of the HiHi dating app announced the first 400k downloads since the app was released in Aug 2020