Leading telecommunication app Truecaller announced some major new features to its Android app. Truecaller had tied up with Google to integrate the tech giant’s video calling app Duo within the Truecaller app.
Apart from announcing Truecaller 8 for Android which gives features like SMS, flash messaging and Truecaller Pay, it also announced its tie up with Google to integratethe Duo video calling.
The company promises high-quality video calling service through Truecaller with the addition of Google Duo. This service will roll out for the apps from the coming next months probably in both iOS and Android. Also, this is a permission-based service, the users can opt in and opt out at any time.
Amit Fulay, Head of Duo at Google said: “Regardless of what platform they are, video calling should work for everybody. Our only aim is to make video calling simple, fast and available to everyone. With this Truecaller integration, we will bring a better video calling experience to millions of new users.”
Recently, Truecaller announced a row of its new features including SMS filter, Flash Messaging, and Truecaller Pay.
SMS filter: The user can instantly see who has sent an SMS and allow it to filter all spam messages.
Flash Messaging: The user can send quick pre-defined messages to any Truecaller user to let them know if you are in distress, you are on your way, your location or that you’ve reached home.
Truecaller Pay: Any Android user in India can now send or receive money securely over their mobile phones. For this, the company had partnered with ICICI bank.
Truecaller also partnered with Airtel to launch “Airtel Truecaller ID” to extend its called ID features to Airtel users who use smartphones. These users will get a Flash SMS about the identity of the number before the call hits the users mobile.
Blissclub, the women-centric D2C apparel brand, has raised INR 33 crore in a Pre-Series B funding round led by Elevation Capital, with Eight Roads Ventures also participating. This funding comes just three months after the company laid off 18% of its workforce-about 21 employees from creative, sales, marketing, growth, and product teams-due to high cash burn and challenges in securing new capital.
The latest investment was made through the allotment of 16,076 compulsory convertible preference shares (CCPS) at a premium of INR 20,428 each. Elevation Capital invested INR 19 crore, securing a 24.5% stake, while Eight Roads Ventures contributed INR 14 crore, raising its stake to 15.79%. The capital will be used for working capital, capital expenditure, and general corporate purposes. Founded in 2020 by Minu Margeret, Blissclub started as an online activewear brand for women and has since diversified its product range and established offline stores. Despite recent restructuring, the company’s revenue grew 27% to INR 86.9 crore in FY24 from INR 68.3 crore in FY23, though net losses also increased to INR 43.9 crore.
Blissclub’s successful fundraising, despite recent layoffs, underscores both the ongoing challenges and the resilience of India’s D2C startup sector in a difficult funding environment.
Apple is set to relocate all assembly of iPhones destined for the US market from China to India by the end of 2026, marking its biggest manufacturing shift in decades. The move is driven by escalating US-China trade tensions and steep tariffs—up to 145% on Chinese imports—making Chinese assembly increasingly costly for Apple. Although some smartphone imports are temporarily exempt, a 20% duty still applies to Chinese-made iPhones entering the US.
India, in contrast, offers a more favorable trade environment, with a paused 26% reciprocal tariff and ongoing negotiations for a bilateral trade deal with the US that could shield Indian exports from future levies. Apple plans to more than double its current iPhone output in India, aiming to assemble over 60 million units annually for the US market. The company already produces about 25% of its global iPhones in India, working with partners like Foxconn, Tata Electronics, and Pegatron.
This shift is part of Apple’s broader strategy to diversify its supply chain and reduce reliance on China amid geopolitical risks. However, the transition’s success will depend on how quickly India can scale up its manufacturing capabilities and the outcome of ongoing trade negotiations.
PhonePe’s PINCODE app has launched a 24×7 online medicine delivery service in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Pune, promising delivery of both prescription and over-the-counter medicines within 10 minutes from nearby local medical shops. Unlike conventional e-pharmacies that use dark stores, PINCODE partners exclusively with neighborhood pharmacies, enabling faster deliveries and supporting local businesses in the digital economy.
Customers without prescriptions can select a “no prescription” option when ordering; a qualified doctor then provides a free teleconsultation and issues a digital prescription compliant with telemedicine guidelines, ensuring seamless access to medicines. The app offers competitive pricing by passing discounts from local pharmacies directly to customers and charges no delivery fees.
PINCODE’s hyperlocal model enhances healthcare accessibility and convenience while empowering local pharmacies, helping them remain integral to their communities and stimulating local economic growth. Launched in 2023, the app focuses on quick commerce with an emphasis on speed, reliability, and supporting local sellers.
In summary, PhonePe’s PINCODE app is transforming medicine delivery in major Indian cities by combining ultra-fast 10-minute delivery, free doctor consultations, and a hyperlocal sourcing model that benefits both consumers and neighborhood pharmacies.