Category: Apps

After decreasing prices in India, Netflix has increased the prices of all the plans in other markets. The company has increased prices in the United States and Canada. The OTT application has raised prices by $1 to $2 in the US.

Netflix New Plans In The United States

Notably, the basic plan in the United States is now priced at $9.99 for only one screen. The Standard plan in the US will now cost $15. 50 instead of $14. This plan allows users to watch content on two screens, whereas the 4K plan will be priced at $20 per month from the $18. This pack enables users to allow watch content on four screens at one time.

Netflix New Plans In Canada

The Standard plan in Canada increased to c$16.49 from C$14.99, whereas the premium plan will cost you C$20.99 per month. On the other hand, the price of the basic plan has not been increased as it will cost you C$9.99.

In order to help its customers, Reliance Jio has joined hands with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). Under this partnership, the telecom operator has launched autopay facilities for all prepaid and postpaid users, which makes it the first player to offer a unique e-mandate feature.

Kiran Thomas, Director – Jio, said, “The combination of Jio’s superior prepaid and postpaid plans and UPI autopay will now be available to every Jio user. Jio users will no longer need to remember their recharge renewal date or bill payment date and perform manual payments. This will enable an ALWAYS-ON service experience for every Jio prepaid user.”

This newly launched feature will allow users to set the instructions on the company’s application (My Jio) for hassle-free recharging so that users can recharge their number with favourite tariff plans.

“Jio’s integration with UPI AUTOPAY has made it the first player in the telecom industry to go live with the unique e-mandate feature that was launched by NPCI,” said an official statement.

The telco also said that users are no longer to remember their date of recharge of the validity ends. In addition, the telco said that users don’t have to enter a UPI PIN for recharge up to Rs. 5,000.

“With UPI AUTOPAY, it’s our constant endeavor at NPCI to provide an extra layer of comfort and convenience to all the customers for their recurring spends and payments. We believe that this integration will drive a favorable customer sentiment about seamless and automated recurring payments,”Kunal Kalawatia, Chief of Products, NPCI said.

Key Highlights Of The Reliance Jio And NPCI Partnership

Reliance Jio users are no longer need to remember their date of recharge once the validity ends.
The Reliance Jio plan will be renewed on the same or the set date. If a user is recharging up to Rs. 5,000, then they do not have to enter the UPI PIN.
All users are allowed to create and modify all the e-mandate for the packs
as per their requirements via UPI AUTOPAY.

Are you planning to order food from Zomato and Swiggy on Saturday (January 1st, 2021), then you need to pay more. Yes, you read that right as all orders from Zomato and Swiggy orders are going to be costlier as apps have to pay 5 percent GST on their services.

For the unaware, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in September, this year announced changes in the tax regime for all food apps. She said that food ordering platforms should pay the tax on behalfs of their restaurants.

“Regarding Swiggy-like operators and gig offices, it has been decided that since the place where food is delivered will be the point where tax is collected, the Swiggy-like operator who will be collecting tax will pay up the GST on it,” Sitharaman said.

Why Government Wants Platforms To Pay 5% GST?

The main reason behind introducing 5 percent GST is to curb tax evasions by restaurants. It is worth noting that restaurants are charging their customers GST on the food that has been ordered via these platforms, but not paying taxes to the government, which is this tax has been imposed on food aggregators.

But, if you are ordering food from these food apps, then you should be aware that these apps pay extra taxes to all customers on the orders. Under this new regime, the government wants to collect taxes from food aggregators like Zomato and Swiggy.

This also means that this should not affect or impact the pockets of the customers; however, there are chances that these apps might introduce some fee on the extra work or increase the delivery charges. It should be noted that these apps are already charging 5 percent extra GST on the 18 percent of GST, which you are already paying to the restaurants.

Zomato And Swiggy Comments On The New Rule

It is important to note that both applications have not commented or issued any statement on new taxes. But we believe that they might come up with new taxes to ease their burden. Furthermore, you should be aware, that the GST rules are only on food services and not on the grocery that has been offered by these applications.

Are you looking for ways to earn extra money in your spare time, then your smartphone can help you to more money. Yes, you read it right, as several applications are available on Android and iOS platforms and downloaded from Play Store and App Store. So, in order to help you to earn more money, we are listing the names of the applications.

Meesho

The digital commerce app Messho is one of the most popular applications and allows users to earn extra money. The reselling application allows you to purchase products and post pictures of the products on the social media platform.

Additionally, the app allows users to set up an online business at zero cost. Also, users can create product catalogs to attract customers to their platform.

Roz Dhan

Roz Dhan app is one best applications for those who want to earn money. However, to earn money from the app you have to share articles, play games, and read the news. Besides, the app enables you to earn Rs. 25 to Rs. 50 after the registration. The referrals of your contact number also allow you to earn money from the application.

PhonePe

Digital wallet PhonePe has started its operations in 2016. The Bengaluru-based company comes in 11 languages and enables you to pay all bills, recharge mobile numbers, book tickets, pay loans, pay hotel bills, and many more. Notably, you cannot earn money from the PhonePe, but if you invite your friend to join the platform, then you will get Rs. 125 cashback on the wallet.

Data Buddy

Another app that allows you to earn money is Data Buddy; however, for that, you have to share your gifs, pictures, and on social media platforms. The application can be linked to the Paytm wallet. Additionally, the applications allow you get cashback along with rewards via e-commerce retailers with the application.

Loco

Loco also allows you to get cashback that will be credited to the Paytm account. However, for that, you have to give 10 answers to questions related to history, geography, science, current affairs, technology, politics, and more. Besides, you are allowed to give a non-trivia quiz game. You are also allowed to invite your friends to play the games.

Vodafone-Idea, which is India’s largest telecom operator, has made several changes in its prepaid plans. Notably, the telecom operator has stopped proving Disney+ Hotstar access with newly launched packs. This comes a month after Vodafone-Idea launched new packs for the same application.

To increase its user base in India, Disney+ Hotstar is testing two affordable plans for its customers. This development comes at that time when Netflix revised plans for its Indian customers. In fact, Disney+ Hotstar has also increased the prices of its plans.

Now, several reports claim that the OTT player is testing Rs. 49; however, this pack is likely to be available for select payment methods. Notably, this information was shared by the Reddit user and said that the plan is priced at Rs. 99 per month, but as an introductory offer, users can avail the pack at Rs. 49, which means there is a discount of Rs. 50.

The plan offers or supports 720p streaming and stereo audio quality. However, it should be noted that this plan is under testing and designed for only Android users. In addition, this pack is not for all.

Disney+ Hotstar Rs. 199 Plan

Apart from this pack, Telecomtalk reported that Disney+ Hotstar is also testing Rs. 199 plan for its users in India. In fact, this plan comes under an inaugural discount as the actual cost of the plan is priced at Rs. 299. This pack is valid for six months, where users will get 720p streaming along with ads during movies and sports.

Disney+ Hotstar New Plans

It is worth noting that the OTT platform has recently revised its plans in the country and now, the first plan start from Rs. 499 and it offers services for one year, while the second plan of Rs. 899 ships services for a year on two screens.

Lastly, there is a pack of Rs. 1,499, where users will get services for one year on four screens. Notably, the Rs. 499 offers HD streaming services, while Rs, 899 pack is providing services in the same streaming quality. On the other hand, Rs. 1,499 offers streaming in 4K.

Disney+ Hotstar App Access With Prepaid and Internet Plans

The company has increased the prices of all plans; however, Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone-Idea offer app access with their prepaid plans. In addition, Jio Fiber and Airtel Xstream users are also getting Disney+ Hotstar app access.