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We are living in unprecedented times. Directly or indirectly, COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone around the world. Today, network connectivity is key to stay in touch with friends and family via voice and video calls, to support work from home, and to attend online classes, for example. As new digital behaviors are forming, the critical role of communications service providers to support a functioning society with flawless digital communication capabilities in times of crisis has become apparent, as highlighted in the Ericsson Mobility Report (June 2020). According to the report, a total of 190 million 5G subscriptions are expected by the end of 2020 even though 5G deployment work has been delayed in certain markets. The report further highlights the consumer expectations of 5G networks, mobile subscriptions outlook by region, mobile traffic by application category, and a lot more insights.

As we all know that the mobile applications for video streaming, video calling and gaming experienced significantly increased usage. Moreover, it has become a trend to livestream the whole game live over the network. Therefore, we thought to bring your notice some of the popular console and PC video games that can now be played right on your mobile devices. So if you constantly search for new games to livestream them on your channel, you must check out our Cover Story for some unique yet interesting gameplays.

Flip through the pages to know more about the new app releases and updates that are set to create new trends.

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India's Mini-Masterpieces Brought To Life With AI And AR

Miniature paintings are among the most beautiful, technically-advanced and sophisticated art forms in Indian culture. Though compact (about the same size as a small book), they typically tackle profound themes such as love, power and faith. Several hundred miniature paintings from the National Museum, New Delhi can now be viewed online on Google Arts & Culture app by people around the world in a new project titled “Life in Miniature.” The project uses technologies like machine learning, augmented reality and digitization with high-definition robotic cameras, to showcase the special works of art (e.g. the Ramayana, Royal Saga, or Pahari style paintings) in never before seen ways and in extraordinary detail.

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Airtel onboarded cloud analytics startup “Waybeo” to its Startup Accelerator Program

As part of its strategy to scale up its cloud offerings, Bharti Airtel has picked up a strategic stake in tech startup Waybeo under the Airtel Startup Accelerator Program.

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Google Pay rolled out a NFC-based Tap-to-pay feature on Visa payments network for Android users in India

Tapping into the growing base of mobile and digital payment users, Google Pay recently announced the rollout of tokenization across its platform, enabling its users to safely transact with their Visa cards and use Tap-to-pay feature on NFC-enabled POS terminals and online transactions. Working in close partnership with Visa and banking partners, this feature is now available to all cardholders of Axis Bank, SBI, and Kotak Mahindra Bank, with more banks expected to follow suit very soon.

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2 In 5 Indian Professionals Are In Distress: Linkedin Survey

This year’s World Mental Health Day, on 10 October, came at a time when our daily lives have changed considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. LinkedIn, the world’s largest online professional network, has released key survey data from April to September 2020 to highlight how pandemic stress and remote work burnout have adversely impacted the mental health of professionals in India. Findings show that 2 in 5 (39%) professionals are experiencing increased stress or anxiety due to COVID-19, and as the pandemic took hold only 1 in 5 professionals were offered more time offfor well-being.

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Apps Unveiled Magazine Description:

Apps Unveiled is India’s first and only monthly magazine on mobile applications. It is owned by AppCrazy Media Private Limited, new print media start-up based in New Delhi, India.
Nowadays, the facilities offered by Smartphones through numerous mobile applications are becoming increasingly synonymous with our daily activities, both at home and at work. Undoubtedly, the presence of mobile applications is changing the way we work, live and interact with people. From paying bills to booking cabs, locating blood donor to managing diet plans , mobile banking to networking; mobile applications offers almost everything just at our fingertips, helping us to cope up with our hectic routines.
But as per our study, Smartphone users always stay confused which app to download or not to download. Moreover, they don’t have enough time to browse through the app market to gain firsthand experience. On the other side, there is a challenge for app developers or promoters to instigate the user to download their apps, given the burgeoning number of similar apps available across multiple operating platforms.
Keeping all these points into consideration, AppCrazy Media has launched a magazine “Apps Unveiled” with dedicated content on mobile applications (or apps). Our team will unveil selected mobile apps across different categories such as entertainment, games, lifestyle, utility, safety, security, health, productivity, travel etc. available on different operating platforms namely, Android, iOS, BlackBerry, Windows, Java and Symbian after thorough ground work and research.
Our readers would get a chance to explore a whole new world of mobile apps apart from few commonly known apps. Also, they will understand how they can use their Smartphone’s more smartly by effectively using the mobile apps to meet their day to day need on the go.
For app developers or promoters, it’s more than a magazine, an opportunity to reach mass Smartphone user base in India and to inform them about in-depth functionality of their mobile applications. Advertise with us to reach the right audience in a smarter way.
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