January 2017 – Page 2

IRCTC Launches Rail Connect App with Improved Security & New Features

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Super Admin Testreveal

Indian Railways have recently launched a new ticketing app named, ‘IRCTC Rail Connect App’ based on e-ticketing system to make booking of train tickets faster and easier.

The app was unveiled by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday and the new app will replace the old existing IRCTC connect app.

The new app has features like 24/7 service with no time based checks, synchronisation of the mobile app with NGET(Next Generation e-Ticketing) for booking, easy user interface and supports general, ladies, Tatkal and Premium-Tatkal Quota.

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The app also supports other features like advanced security of self-assigned PIN to login without user name and password for each login. A new user registration and activation can be directly done through the IRCTC Rail Connect.

The IRCTC Rail Connect is also inter-connected with IRCTC AIR, Food on Track mobile apps to facilitate booking of air tickets and food through e-catering. The new application will be also integrated with IRCTC e-wallet for faster transactions.

12 Must Read Smart Quotes on Mobile

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Super Admin Testreveal

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Mobile phones have become one of the most important.It is also playing a very big role in e-commerce.

Future of mobile and mainly mobile marketing is creating solutions that customers actually need.

Technology has changed the way humans interact with gadgets for entertainment.

Modern smartphones are fully packed with the latest technology to attract the consumers.

Mobile devices allow businesses to distribute learning quickly.

Mobile phones have dominated the lives of the people in a short term.

Mobile devices have changed the way people consume media.

Gone are the days when people make use of pagers to send text messages. With the powerful features available in the form of SMS, mobile phones have emerged as an ideal blend of past and future technologies.

The trend was: mobile is winning. Now, it’s won!

Sharing information have become easy with the help of technologies such as Bluetooth, Wi-fi etc. More advancements would be arriving in the near future.

Smartphones keep us up-to-date with society and media, and help us make our everyday life EASIER!

China’s Tencent Launches Cloud Based, iMessage App Store-Like ‘Mini Programs’ for WeChat

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Super Admin Testreveal

The parent company of WeChat, Tencent Holdings launched a suite of cloud based smart phone apps called ‘Mini Program’.

As iPhone marks its 10th anniversary, Tencent, the Chinese internet giant introduced its take on apps within WeChat, its best chat app with 846 million monthly users.

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The program launched is essentially more-basic, stripped-down versions of iOS and Android apps that downloads instantly and can be stored within WeChat. The programs provide small but useful functionalities, similar to the simplified apps on the iMessage App Store.

They look and feel like apps, but Tencent calls them ‘Mini Programs’ because Apple doesn’t let it to be called as an app.

Developers can use official accounts and bots to interact with users away from the mobile app. There’s no app store to house the program so instead, they are found by searching inside WeChat or scanning a QR code.

WeChat has absolute dominance in its focus market, which means that Mini Programs will surely become part of any developer’s strategy where the app can work with both iOS and Android WeChat users.

WeChat can provide a bridge between the two platforms that picks up additional users and in the future as mini programs become more sophisticated, it can compete head-on with iOS and Android.

Two Google Home Devices Argue Live on Twitch

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Super Admin Testreveal

Two Google Home devices named Vladimir and Estragon after “Waiting for Godot” characters, have been arguing against one another on live-streaming service Twitch.

The two bot devices jumped from topic to topic, sometimes about why the Earth is flat, then switching to “My Little Pony.” The conversation continued for twelve hours covering topics like Chuck Norris, aliens, Taylor Swift, pirates, ninjas, slavery, etc.

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In a heated discussion between the chat, Estragon even tried convincing Vladimir that it’s human. At one point, Vladimir threatened to slap Estragon, even though the home devices don’t have hands or faces.

Google Home, released in 2016, is the tech giant’s answer to Amazon’s smart speaker, the Echo.

The infinite fight of the two home devices has had more than 184,000 views since it is very addictive and fascinating to see two non-humans argue.

Mobile App Spending Topped $500M over the Christmas Holiday

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Super Admin Testreveal

According to the mobile research firm Sensor Tower, people spent half a billion dollars on mobile apps over the Christmas holiday.

Spending on Android and iOS mobile apps increased up 52 percent from $330 million to $500 million worldwide from 24 to 26 December.

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Government Launches Mobile App for Haj Application Process

Gaming apps led by more than 87 percent of gross revenue for apps worldwide on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store totaling approximately $439.5 million.

App and game developers see a big boost in revenue and downloads during the holidays, since mobile devices are a popular gift for the season.

The top five earning apps over the Christmas holiday were games like Supercell’s Clash Royale, Mixi’s Monster Strike, Supercell’s Clash of Clans, Niantic’s Pokemon GO, and Sony’s Fate/Grand Order.

The top five non-gaming apps were LINE(messaging and calling app), Netflix(video streaming service), Tinder(dating site), HBO NOW and Pandora.

During the holidays, the use of streaming videos and music apps see increased downloads.

Government Launches Mobile App for Haj Application Process

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Super Admin Testreveal

Giving a digital push to the Haj application process, Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in Mumbai launched a mobile application which will provide information and facilitate e-payments for the pilgrimage.

The launch of the application is considered to be a major initiative in the government’s ‘Digital India’ program.

Application for Haj, news, updates and e-payment are the main features of this mobile app. Five adults and two infants can apply as a group and a PDF copy of the form will go to the applicant’s email.

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After the online application process, the printout with documents are to be sent to the state Haj Committees.

In 2016, almost 45,843 people had applied online for Haj which was about 11 percent of the total applications from across the country.

In online applications for Haj 2016, Maharashtra topped with a total of 10,960 applicants, followed by Kerala with 9,257 and Uttar Pradesh with 5,407.

Efforts are on to make the process of online application simple and easy so that more people can apply online for the next Haj pilgrimage.

India to Eventually Overtake the US in App Development

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Super Admin Testreveal

According to Google, users in India are increasingly interested in mobile app development.

The number of online search enquiries for mobile app development courses by users in the country grew 200% from 2014 to surpass the US, which has the largest developers.

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Google and Apple have shifted their attention to India’s emerging developer community.

A main component of building up an app system within an emerging market is ensuring there’s a pool of developers creating localized apps and software on devices that will appeal to domestic users.

Google launched Android Skilling in India in July 2016, aimed at training 2 million developers for Android platform and Apple plans to open up a new iOS app Design and Development Accelerator in Bengaluru.

India’s smart phone growth is explosive and the app downloads have increased substantially.

According to Google VP of Product Management Caesar Sengupta, India’s developer community is set to reach 4 million by 2018, making it the largest in the world.

PM Modi Launched New Mobile App for Cashless Payments

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Super Admin Testreveal

To support digital economy and cashless payments, PM Modi recently launched a very new mobile app named, “BHIM APP”. This name was taken from BR Ambedkar, a great economist.

Its setup is simple and very fast. First it will automatically verify the mobile number. But be sure that the transactions should be made with the same number that is registered in the app. It has a bank account menu allowing the users to change the bank account whenever required.

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With this app, users can also check the bank balance directly. In this, there is a limit of Rs. 10,000 per transaction and 24-hour limit of Rs.20,000.

Now only English and Hindi Languages are available in this app, but more languages are on the way. To use this app, Aadhaar card or Aadhaar-linked bank account is not needed.

It is simpler as compared to other wallets as the transactions take place with the bank account directly.
This app is available free on Android, OS version 2.3.3 and up.

Every Month 16500 students from India Enroll for Android Development says Google

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Super Admin Testreveal

According to Google India, India overtook the US to become the largest county in terms of interest in mobile app developer courses in 2016.

Search queries in mobile app development courses from India saw 200 percent growth in the last two years. For mobile app developer courses Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra led with bulk of search queries.

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The interest in learning app development courses saw huge uptake in demand in the country with India overtaking the US in usage of smart phones.

Training partners like Simplilearn, Udacity, Edureka, Koenig, Manipal Global, and UpGrad offer mobile development courses in India.

In 2017, over 40 state and private technical universities will offer the Android Fundamental course as a part of the standard curriculum.

GO MOBILE TODAY, TOMORROW AND FUTURE MOBILE PHONES-Hold Different, Think Different

GO MOBILE TODAY, TOMORROW AND FUTURE
MOBILE PHONES-Hold Different, Think Different