Walmart-Backed Flipkart Turns to Videos and Livestream to Woo Indian Online Shoppers
Flipkart is using social videos and livestreams to convert young consumers spending a lot of time on their smartphones into loyal customers. While the concept of online retailers using videos to boost sales has been around for years, Flipkart hopes this strategy will give it an edge over rivals like Amazon.com and Reliance Industries in India.
Apple Changes App Store Rules in EU to Comply with Antitrust Order
Apple has changed rules and fees in its App Store in the EU after the bloc's antitrust regulators ordered it to remove commercial barriers to sending customers outside the store. Apple said developers will pay a 20 percent processing fee for purchases made via the App Store, though the fees could go as low as 13 percent for Apple's small-business program.
Google Pixel Call Screening Feature Could Launch in India Soon With Support for Hindi: Report
Google's Call Screening feature for Pixel phones is reportedly heading to India, nearly seven years after its debut. This Google Pixel phone feature uses AI to offer smart reply suggestions during calls, but it could require manual user selection to respond in India. Apple is also expected to introduce similar call screening capabilities with its upcoming iOS 26 update.
BSNL Teases Free Data, Broadband Deals and Discounts With Its Upcoming Flash Sale
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced a flash sale in India. Teased via its social media handle, the sale is said to bring offers such as free data, broadband deals, and discounts. While the date remains under wraps, it is said to be "coming soon". Notably, it comes at a time when the state-owned telecom operator is losing subscriber momentum in India.