TecQ: WhatsApp Payment, Google Spying, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 & More
Top tech stories on The Quint this week.
advertisement
TecQ is our weekly round-up of the top tech stories
1. WhatsApp Payment Live in India for Some Users; Here’s How it Works
WhatsApp payment feature is now live in India, making it the first country to support in-app payment on the popular messaging platform. The payment option has made its way to some users right now, but there is no official confirmation about it yet.
The payment feature is enabled merely by linking the app to the country’s Unified Payment Interface (UPI) that allows users to link their bank account without sharing confidential details.
We managed to activate the feature on our phone this week. Read here to know how it works.
2. New Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Duo Ready to Set the Market on Fire
You can also read the first impressions of both these phones over here.
3. So, Can You Really Prevent Google From Spying on You?
4. Cryptojacking on Mobile, PC on the Rise – Are You in Danger?
5. YouTube Turns 13! Here’s A Look At Some Lesser-Known Facts
14th of February – a day of love! A day when chocolate sales soar and couples are seen warming up to each other in cafes and restaurants across the city.
But the date is also significant for a different reason. Thirteen years back on the very same day, three distinct gentlemen were busy launching a website to host and share videos – a site that came to be known as YouTube!
Read here to know how YouTube came into being and some facts about the video sharing platform you probably wouldn’t have known.