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PM Shorts – Weekly News wrap up

  • WhatsApp introduces new privacy features- WhatsApp introduced 3 new privacy features – Exit a group without notifying others(only the admin will be notified), Screenshot blocking of “View once messages” and Choose who can see you are online.

  • Zomato introduces “Intercity legends”- Zomato introduced “Intercity legends” where you can order food from other cities as well. It has restricted this service to Gurgaon and South Delhi. Folks here can order from other popular metros.

  • Google “Chat” replaces hangouts in web- Google Hangouts was already replaced by Chat in Mobile platform earlier this year. Now it is being replaced in web version as well starting November 1 . Google Chat is a popular messaging services for users and businesses.

  • Meta + Jio launches grocery shopping feature in WhatsApp- WhatsApp which has 0.5 Billion MAU in India has tied up with Jiomart to provide grocery services to customers. Users can access the entire Jiomart catalog by sending “Hi” to this number in WhatsApp – (+917977079770) and order groceries from it without having to leave WhatsApp.

  • Netflix to launch “Ad supported” plan from Nov 1- Netflix to launch its “Ad supported” plan similar to Disney + Hotstar in markets where the marketing spend is significant. It is expected to cost between $7 to $9 on a monthly basis. There is no update on India release.

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