While ‘super apps’ are where the conversation is currently centered, I believe the focus should instead be on ‘super tech ecosystems’. A case in point: Jio. The tech stack at Jio, via a series of acquisitions and investments, now includes a conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) layer, a vernacular voice tech layer, a logistics layer, as well as …
Apple posted a double-digit revenue growth in India in the quarter ending June, and has since doubled its business in India in FY 2021 with a stellar performance. As per Apple, it generated a quarterly revenue of $83.4Bn in Q4 2021. Demand was very robust, and Apple set another quarterly record despite larger-than-expected supply constraints. …
Throughout the course of the pandemic, connectivity has been at the core of enabling human lives. Whether it be working from home, learning from home, or unwinding at home, connectivity enabled Indians to lead lives from within the confines of their homes. The ubiquitous mobile phones helped us connect, collaborate, create and consume digitally. In …
The year 2021 could well be the year of Deep Tech. Over the course of the pandemic, the visibility and impact of Deep Tech have become much more accessible to a wider audience. Whether it be the first ever mRNA-based vaccine to combat the pandemic, or the space race, Deep Tech has secured mainstream interest. …
For over a year now, OnePlus and OPPO have been focused on bringing more synergies to their operations, and script their future. For OnePlus, this new chapter is a pivotal one. The company that Pete Lau and Carl Pei started together as a flagship challenger brand, has attained scale over the years. Last year, Pete …
Privacy has been a major cornerstone for Apple’s business. For long now, Apple has championed Privacy as a “fundamental human right”. In doing so, Apple has clearly built a unique differentiator for itself, and set a clear challenge for other market players. The WWDC21 is no different. Apple doubled down on privacy with a slew …
At Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple showcased some pathbreaking on-device health-related software innovations in its upcoming iOS 15. In essence, Apple is diving deeper into healthcare, providing consumers with more health insights. iOS 15 can identify, measure, and understand changes in a person’s health data. While doing so, Apple is allowing users to share …
Amazon has acquired MGM for USD 8.45Bn is one of its biggest since the Whole Foods acquisition for USD 14Bn in 2017. Amazon has been building-up its content library around its Prime service, a move that makes sense in the subscription economy. So, why is Amazon interested in MGM? How will the deal help Amazon …
During the annual Qualcomm 5G Summit, Qualcomm announced the Qualcomm Snapdragon X65 and X62 5G M.2 Reference Designs for accelerating 5G adoption beyond mobile, and across industry segments. Over the past pandemic year, socially isolated, everything-from-home has been the norm. Driven by work-from-home, learn-from-home and unwind-at-home, there has been a significant and unprecedented uptick in …
During the annual Qualcomm 5G Summit, Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 778G 5G Mobile Platform, aimed at delivering powerful camera and mobile gaming experiences more accessible. Snapdragon 778G is manufactured using advanced 6nm process technology, and allows incredible performance and power efficiency. The Qualcomm Kryo 670 generates up to 40% uplift in overall CPU performance …