Netflix launches new app for playing games on TV
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The new 'Netflix Game Controller' app "pairs with your TV and allows you to play games on Netflix using your phone or mobile device", according to the app's description. No information has been released regarding which of Netflix's games will be brought to the big screen.
Spending on apps in India to reach Rs 64 lakh cr by 2030: Report
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The Indian economy is expected to be around $6,600 billion by 2030 and the app spending is likely to be around 12 per cent of the GDP, according to the report by Broadband India Forum (BIF). The growth being observed in the app economy is around 32 per cent, which is more than four times the GDP growth, which can be attributed to the larger multiplier effect of smartphone users and overall economic expansion.
Short-video making app Tiki to cease operations in India from June 27
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In a message, the app, which had about 35 million monthly active users in the country (according to Sensor Tower data), said that they regret to inform them that Tiki will be shutting down its operations. "As of 11.59 pm India Time, June 27, 2023, all Tiki functions and services will cease. The Tiki app will no longer be available for download from app stores," the company said in the message posted on Twitter.
Duolingo wins Apple Design Award for innovation in design
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The learning app incorporated a series of major redesign improvements during this past year. "I want to thank our VP of Design, Ryan Sims, for his work in leading this effort and for his continued creative vision," Luis von Ahn, CEO and co-Founder at Duolingo, said in a statement.
Apple 'data' forced me to cut long opening scene: 'Ghosted' filmmaker
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The Apple TV+ crime thriller 'Ghosted' stars Hollywood actors Chris Evans and Ana de Armas. The filmmaker, who had directed the 2019 biographical film 'Rocketman', told Deadline that he had initially planned a long and elaborate opening sequence. Fletcher then took the scene to the Apple team for approval.
Pfizer's new bivalent mRNA Covid booster vax highly effective: Lancet
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The bivalent mRNA-vaccines contain elements from both the original wild type Covid strain and an updated component from the Omicron strain. These vaccines were designed to help improve vaccine-induced immunity against the Omicron variant and subsequent sub variants; and have replaced older style monovalent boosters used in the US, Israel, and other countries since September 2022.
Centre bans over 200 Chinese apps
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According to the information, the MeitY was recently instructed by the MHA to ban such apps, which operate through a third party link. Sources said that all these apps were found violating Section 69 of the IT Act and contained material which was deemed as a threat to India's sovereignity and integrity.
Discord acquires compliments-based app Gas
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Gas is all about encouraging and empowering each other through positive affirmations, Discord said in a blogpost on Tuesday. Its success demonstrates the potential for developing a fun environment with a meaningful place for teenagers.The chat platform is hoping to take things to the next level by working with Gas' team as the social app.
Meta to shut down its cameo-like 'Super' app
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Super is a live-streaming platform for influencers developed by Meta in 2020. The company said that it had hoped to create a virtual meet-and-greet experience that was similar to what users experience at a real-life event like VidCon or Comic-Con, reports TechCrunch.
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