ETtech Bytes on 18 Jan. 2021: Top 5 Tech News Today, in 10 MinutesFrom Delhi High Court quashing a petition against WhatsApp privacy policy changes to the app’s homegrown rival Hike Messenger shutting down...
18 Jan, 2021, 08.41 PM IST
Hike rolls out a new social virtual product, says messaging category is doneHike, founded in 2012 by Kavin Bharti Mittal, was once seen as a potential competitor to WhatsApp. However, the Tiger Global and Softbank-f...
17 Jun, 2020, 11.29 AM IST
Hike starts academia partnership with IIIT-D for AI, ML developmentAccording to research by Itihaasa, India currently ranks third, far behind China as the leader of research in the field of AI.
06 May, 2019, 12.37 PM IST
Hike eyes acquisitions to 'unbundle' main appIn the messaging space, Hike’s biggest competitor in India is Facebook owned WhatsApp that has an enormous base of over 200 million.
17 Apr, 2019, 07.46 AM IST
Hike plans to raise more funds in 2019India is now at an inflexion point with a majority of internet users on 4G, the person said, adding that the market is now offering better ...
01 Jan, 2019, 10.07 AM IST
We always wanted to bring payments into Hike: Kavin Bharti Mittal, CEO, Hike MessengerIt's very important to establish Hike as messaging platform service in a big way first, before we go and unveil active users, so that right...
21 Jun, 2017, 01.31 PM IST
Google launches Allo, customises it for IndiaAllo has features such as smart reply, options for sharing photos & emojis, this is being seen as a move to counter Whatsapp & Hike Messeng...
21 Sep, 2016, 03.38 PM IST
Is Hike Messenger worth the hype and $1.4 billion?It is the lone company in the pack that is yet to make money. Hike will “start to try making money by 2018, perhaps 2020”, says founder Kav...
23 Aug, 2016, 01.46 PM IST
Hike brings Hoppr, Tiny Mogul Games under main brandIndia-based app service Hike Messenger said Thursday that it will integrate Hoppr and Tiny Mogul Games under the Hike brand.
13 Aug, 2015, 03.06 PM IST
Reliance Jio launches instant messaging appReliance Jio Infocomm has launched its own instant messaging app 'Jio Chat' on iOS & Android phones, taking on the likes of WhatsApp, Wecha...
09 Apr, 2015, 02.07 PM IST
Viber rolls out first customised Diwali stickers in IndiaThe ‘Diwali Pack’ is Viber’s first customised sticker set for the Indian market and will be available across all platforms, free of cost.
20 Oct, 2014, 05.00 PM IST
Messaging app LINE ties-up with Google for the Grand Diwali MelaInstant messaging and voice call app LINE has tied-up with Google for the latter’s online Diwali sale - The Grand Diwali Mela.
20 Oct, 2014, 01.58 PM IST
Messaging app LINE crosses 30 million users in IndiaThe company is now planning to foray into the gaming space, besides promoting other applications in the country through its LINE platform.
17 Oct, 2014, 06.16 PM IST
Instant messaging app LINE to foray into gaming spaceSoni said that the company wants to keep users engaged through localised stickers, deals and future products like games.
20 Sep, 2014, 04.44 AM IST
Hike raises $65 million from foreign investors, including Tiger Global"With the new investment, our focus will continue on developing innovative features to bridge the existing gaps in messaging market in Indi...
26 Aug, 2014, 06.05 PM IST
Indian messaging app 'hike' introduces stickers for the poll seasonStickers have also become a popular means of generating revenue by Instant Messaging services. WeChat, Line and recently Facebook has intro...
07 Apr, 2014, 05.28 PM IST
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04 Mar, 2013, 08.37 AM IST