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Technology giant Apple Inc., may launch their very own payments service in India soon to boost their presence in the country. The company, which already has a manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, is reportedly eyeing a piece of India’s rapidly booming digital payments business.

Speaking at an event in Hyderabad, Apple Senior Vice President, Eddy Cue said, “Apple Pay is something that we definitely want in India. The challenge with payment mechanisms is that there isn’t really a lot of global scales. You deal with individual markets at a time… but India is one of those markets where we hope to bring Apple Pay.”

The Apple Pay service will not be built specifically for the country but will be integrated with established players like Paytm. Speaking about the payment service, Cue added, “ You have some great payment mechanisms today and we will leverage all of that in doing this. That’s one of the advantages that we have with Apple Pay. Apple Pay is not trying to come up with a brand new payment vehicle, so the fact that people like Paytm are doing well here is great. We just need to integrate with the popular ones and make the service available.” Apple Pay, according to Cue, will integrate multiple payment options to make the entire online payments process easy and safe.

The Senior Vice President, for Internet Software and Services, Eddy Cue has been on a whirlwind tour of India and has also hosted a bunch of Bollywood stars during his visit. He also announced two new Mac Labs which will be launched in Chennai and Mumbai to help identify and unearth talented musicians in the country. Apple will also be working with AR Rahman on KM Music conservatory with kids. Eddy Cue also added, Apple, which has been criticized for the late launch of their devices in India, would now work to build new unique products or enhance existing products in the country itself.

Apple first announced their proposal to start a manufacturing operation in Bengaluru in February this year. Since then, they have already started the initial production process of the iPhone SE model which is also expected to be shipped soon to the local customers.

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Google’s Iconic ‘G’ Logo Gets First Update in 10 Years

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Google has refreshed its iconic ‘G’ logo for the first time in nearly 10 years, replacing the familiar solid blocks of red, yellow, green, and blue with a smooth, vibrant gradient that blends these colors seamlessly. This subtle update gives the logo a softer, more fluid, and modern appearance, aligning with Google’s evolving digital identity and current design trends.

The new gradient transitions smoothly from red to yellow, yellow to green, and green to blue, making the logo more visually appealing and adaptable across various devices, especially on mobile platforms. This redesign also reflects Google’s growing emphasis on artificial intelligence, echoing the gradient style used in the branding of Google Gemini, the company’s AI-generative assistant.

The updated ‘G’ logo has started rolling out on iOS through the Google Search app and on some Android devices, particularly Pixel phones running the Google app beta version 16.18. However, most other platforms, including the web and non-Pixel Android devices, still display the classic solid-color logo. A wider rollout is expected in the coming weeks.

So far, Google’s main wordmark and other product logos like Chrome, Maps, and Gmail remain unchanged. Given the shift toward gradient designs and AI-inspired visuals, similar updates to other Google icons may follow in the future.

In summary, this first major update to the ‘G’ logo since 2015 signals a subtle but meaningful shift in Google’s branding strategy, blending tradition with innovation as the company deepens its focus on AI and modern design aesthetics.

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Ixigo Halts Bookings for Flights and Hotels to Turkey, China

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Indian online travel platform ixigo has suspended all flight and hotel bookings to Turkey, China, and Azerbaijan in response to these countries expressing support for Pakistan after India’s military strikes-dubbed ‘Operation Sindoor’-against terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir. The move, announced by CEO Aloke Bajpai on X, was described as an act of solidarity with India during heightened diplomatic tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack.

ixigo’s decision aligns with similar actions by other Indian travel companies, including EaseMyTrip and Cox & Kings, which have also restricted travel services to Turkey, China, and Azerbaijan. The suspensions come amid widespread calls for boycotts after these countries condemned India’s military response and backed Pakistan.

The travel industry’s collective response underscores how geopolitical developments are influencing business decisions, with Indian companies emphasizing national interests and unity in the face of international criticism

 

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MapmyIndia Sees 28% Surge in Q4 Profit, Hits INR 49 Cr

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MapmyIndia reported a strong fourth quarter for FY25, with consolidated net profit rising 28% year-on-year to INR 49 crore, up from INR 38.3 crore in Q4 FY24. Revenue from operations jumped 34% to INR 143.6 crore, while total income climbed 40% to INR 166.8 crore. EBITDA surged 47% to INR 58 crore, and the EBITDA margin expanded to 40% from 37% a year ago.

The Consumer Technology & Enterprise Digital Transformation (C&E) segment led growth, with revenue up 60% to INR 88.1 crore, while the Automotive & Mobility Technology (A&M) segment rose 7% to INR 55.4 crore. The company’s map-led business maintained strong EBITDA margins at 47%, and IoT-led margins improved to 14% in FY25 from 12% last year, reflecting a shift toward SaaS revenue.

For the full year, net profit increased 10% to INR 147.6 crore, and operating revenue grew 22% to INR 463.3 crore. The order book at year-end stood at INR 1,500 crore, up 10% year-on-year, supporting the company’s target to surpass INR 1,000 crore in revenue by FY28.

MapmyIndia also announced the renaming of its subsidiary Vidteq to Mappls DT, focusing on digital transformation and defence tech, led by former CEO Rohan Verma. The company declared a final dividend of INR 3.50 per share for FY25, and its shares closed 1.54% higher following the results.

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