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WhatsApp is getting a new boss from an unexpected place. Meta just named Kunal Shah, the founder of Indian fintech giant CRED, to take over as the messaging app’s next leader. The surprise move comes as Shah steps down as CRED’s CEO, though he’ll keep his stake in the company. Meta is also investing $900 million into CRED, making it a minority owner in the startup now valued at $4.5 billion. The change at the top of WhatsApp marks the end of an era. Will Cathcart, who led the app since 2019, is moving to a new product role at Meta after nearly seven years. Under his watch, WhatsApp grew to over three billion users worldwide and rolled out features like Communities, Channels, and AI tools. But its push into digital payments, especially in India, has struggled to match local rivals like PhonePe and Google Pay. India is why this hire makes sense. It’s WhatsApp’s biggest market with over 500 million users, and Meta sees it as the key to unlocking growth in business messaging a...

Google's Gemini now offers a Personal Intelligence feature in India, allowing users to connect their Google accounts and receive personalized answers to their questions. This feature can access information from Gmail, Google Photos, and even recent YouTube videos to provide more accurate responses. For instance, users can ask about their travel plans for a specific city and get relevant details from their emails or photos. The Personal Intelligence feature is currently available to AI Pro and AI Ultra users in India, but Google plans to expand it to free users in the coming weeks. This move marks another significant step in Google's efforts to introduce advanced AI features to the Indian market. The company had previously launched Gemini in Chrome for users in India and enabled AI-powered restaurant booking through partnerships with local platforms. The Personal Intelligence feature is designed to provide users with a more seamless and personalized experience. Howe...

Apple just hit a major milestone - it now makes one in four iPhones in India. This is big news, and it's all part of the company's plan to reduce its reliance on China. According to a report, India accounted for 55 million iPhones out of the 220-230 million produced worldwide last year. Apple has been quickly expanding its production in India, and it even started making the entire iPhone 17 lineup there ahead of its launch last September. The company's CEO, Tim Cook, said that the majority of US demand is now fulfilled by India-made iPhones. This shift is not only about diversifying production, but it also shows that India is becoming an important consumer market for Apple, with the company shipping 14 million units there last year. So, what does this mean for you? Well, it could lead to more job opportunities and economic growth in India, and it also shows that Apple is committed to expanding its reach beyond China. It's also worth thinking about how this might ...