In the shadow of TikTok, China's apps quietly hoover up downloadsWith privacy, cybersecurity and potential influence by Beijing all hot-button issues, Chinese developers will need to do a lot more to conv...
14 Oct, 2020, 09.54 AM IST
Internet rights body questions govt's decision to ban 59 Chinese apps, files RTIThe firm filed a Right To Information (RTI) seeking reasons behind the ban but was informed that information is "restricted" and "prohibite...
30 Jul, 2020, 12.51 PM IST
Ericsson India hopes to win contracts in Indian telecom market on strength of technologyEarlier this month, BSNL cancelled a multi-crore tender for 4G telecom network upgrade after the government asked the firm not to use any C...
12 Jul, 2020, 04.16 PM IST
Bigo takes down short-video app LikeeIn compliance with the directives issued by the government, Likee has suspended its service in the country, it said in a statement. The com...
02 Jul, 2020, 09.01 PM IST
We are a Singapore company & our DNA will always be Singaporean: Mike Ong, VP, BIGO TechnologyBIGO Technology was acquired by Guangzhou headquartered video-based social media platform JOYY Inc in March 2019 last year at a market valu...
02 Jul, 2020, 08.46 PM IST
TikTok not going to legally challenge the ban order""We are committed to working with the government to address its concerns. We comply with the laws and regulations of the Government of Ind...
02 Jul, 2020, 06.57 PM IST
India's ban on Chinese apps: What next?The brunt of the order is likely to be felt by short video content apps that were a hit beyond Tier 1 and 2 India.
30 Jun, 2020, 05.39 PM IST
Likee growing at a daily basis in India: Bigo Spokesperson"The past one year has been exciting for us globally. Likee was placed as the No. 1 app in 'Top 10 Breakout Apps' list according to App Ann...
11 Feb, 2020, 10.13 PM IST
EC's poll rules have social media companies in a knotIAMAI is in process of finalising a separate takedown process with EC for polls
18 Sep, 2019, 06.24 AM IST
UC Browser pivots to short-form contentCo says short video accounts for over 40% of newsfeed consumption
03 Jun, 2019, 07.24 AM IST
4.8 billion downloads in just 3 months, India tops in app instalsMXPlayer only Indian firm to figure in top 10 most downloaded.
23 May, 2019, 06.55 AM IST
Tik-ing the wrong boxes: Apps to face more scrutinyFirms such as Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Bigo Live will face even more regulatory scrutiny in future.
20 Apr, 2019, 04.45 PM IST
Social media intermediaries working with ECI to ensure fair & transparent election: IAMAIIAMAI has said that it will continue to provide support to the ECI to improve the integrity and transparency of the electoral process.
16 Apr, 2019, 03.00 PM IST
Bigo Live: A Chinese app captures Indian imagination with lascivious contentMany of the hosts on Bigo Live are young women who dance, sing, strip or talk dirty to millions of Indian men.
29 Mar, 2019, 02.56 PM IST
Social media code to prevent political misuse by this eveningThe code of ethics may see ‘terms of use’ including a commitment from users that they will not misuse the medium for political purposes or ...
20 Mar, 2019, 07.54 AM IST
View: India is losing the artificial intelligence battle to China, one app at a timeSoon, Chinese apps will have more data about the next billion Indian internet users than others.
27 Jan, 2019, 11.33 PM IST
Bigo Technology raises $272 million in Series-D funding from YY Inc.A large part of the capital raised will be used to expand and grow the LIKE app with investments to be made in R&D to develop and hone arti...
08 Jun, 2018, 12.38 PM IST