Apple Pay likely to enter India by end-2026

Apple Pay likely to enter India by end-2026

Apple Inc.’s digital payments service Apple Pay is expected to make its debut in India by late 2026, as the company looks to strengthen its ecosystem play in one of its fastest-growing markets. The move is aligned with Apple’s broader expansion strategy in the country, supported by rising iPhone shipments and increasing demand for premium device...


Madelyn Cline

Madelyn Cline in talks to star opposite Glen Powell in Judd Apatow comedy

Madelyn Cline is set for a potential new big-screen collaboration as she enters advanced talks to headline a major studio comedy opposite Glen Powell. The untitled feature, being developed at Universal, will be directed by Judd Apatow and marks an original project co-written by Apatow and Powell. According to a UNI report, the film is positio...


ChanaJor OTT

ChanaJor OTT taps UPI AutoPay to scale subscriptions across India

As India’s digital payments ecosystem continues to evolve, UPI has firmly established itself as the preferred mode of payment for millions of mobile-first users. Riding this shift, ChanaJor OTT is leveraging UPI AutoPay to scale its subscription base across the country, particularly among audiences in smaller towns and semi-urban markets where U...


Spotify

Spotify hikes US premium subscription price to $12.99

Spotify has announced that it will raise the price of its monthly Premium subscription plan by $1, taking the cost to $12.99 in the United States, as well as in Estonia and Latvia. The Swedish music streaming platform said the revised pricing will come into effect on subscribers’ respective billing dates starting February, with users being infor...


Esports World Cup

Esports World Cup 2026 announces $75 million prize pool, full lineup and dates

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) has raised the stakes for competitive gaming with the announcement of a record $75 million prize pool for the Esports World Cup 2026. Scheduled to return to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 6 to August 23, 2026, the seven-week event will bring together more than 2,000 elite players and over 200 esports Club...