Mobile Services
Alluma launches its Android app
NEW DELHI: Underlining its commitment to connecting Indian traders with a booming global digital currency market, Alluma, the leading cryptocurrency exchange for emerging Asian markets, has launched its mobile Android application which is now live on Google Play Store.
The app follows the successful launch of Alluma beta in July 2018 as a desktop application, which offers nine advanced order types useful for managing trading risk and taking advantage of market opportunities, along with a superior order book liquidity and trading fees as low as 0.1%.
Users signing up through both Alluma’s desktop platform and Android app can trade cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Etherparty’s FUEL token. In addition, Alluma is also currently working on its iOS app for Apple smartphones, which will be available in Q4.
India is a key target market for Alluma, considering there are 360 million smartphone users expected to emerge in the country by the end of 2018, with 90% of them using Google’s Android operating system. Digital currencies are a powerful technology, but its benefits cannot reach the people unless the platforms it is offered through, are easy to use. Alluma’s focus, therefore, has been on building a product that adds value to the trading experience of both beginners and experienced traders.
With its aim to establish itself as the most trusted cryptocurrency exchange in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, Alluma’s Android app has been launched after several months of rigorous product development and testing.
Boasting a simple, intuitive and user-friendly interface, Alluma’s Android application promises a smooth and hassle-free trading experience to Indian traders without the issues encountered on existing Indian exchanges. One of these is the problem of slow, convoluted signing up procedures, which Alluma addresses by allowing users to upload their photo IDs and documents directly to the app, offering the benefit of a quick, easy, and paperless end-to-end Know Your Customer (KYC) process.
Commenting on the launch of the app, Akash Aggarwal, Founder and CEO, Alluma, said, “The emphasis for us, throughout the entire product development process, has always been to make Alluma easy to sign up on and use for traders. Our Android app has been built keeping this in mind to offer users a seamless functionality through a simple, intuitive interface. A mobile-first approach to facilitating trading of cryptocurrencies is crucial to on-boarding both experienced as well as beginner traders, who often prefer mobile apps to sign up and start trading. Although a desktop version is an important tool for top traders dealing in large order volumes, our mobile app provides users with the ability to manage simple buy-sell trades, monitor their portfolio even while on the move with our special portfolio tool, and carry out frictionless crypto deposits and withdrawals.”
One of the key features of Alluma’s exchange is an advanced portfolio management tool that allows users to check their overall coin portfolio and individual coin wallets in a fiat current equivalent like INR, USD, etc. This allows users to stay on top of their portfolio value, by being able to view real-time feeds on coin prices. The app also allows users to seamlessly buy and sell one crypto asset for another. For example, users can instantly sell Bitcoin and buy Ripple, or sell Ethereum and buy Bitcoin. Furthermore, to enable traders to receive coins from another exchange, each Alluma coin wallet is provided with a clear and unique address.
Jonathan Lavercombe, Chief Marketing Officer, Alluma commented, “Our portfolio tool has received some great feedback so far from our desktop users, which is why it’s the most prominent feature on our new mobile app as well. Traders typically have a portfolio of coins or tokens which they want to track and check the current value for in terms of fiat currency (i.e. INR, USD etc.). Our tool gives them this information through a well-designed interface that provides real-time feeds on coin prices, along with the balance for each coin in their portfolio, as well as the total portfolio value”
Traders can buy, sell and trade some of the world’s top cryptocurrencies, all on one single platform, which can manage up to 1 million transactions per second. Built on top of a six-layered security architecture and operating on a framework developed by an internationally renowned anti-money laundering team, the Alluma exchange operates on a secure and compliant platform designed to be easy to use for the new retail trader with personalised customer service. At the same time, it offers market leading trading options and strong liquidity for the advanced traders.
NEW DELHI: Bharti Airtel, India’s telecommunications services provider, today announced the launch of its ultra-fast 5G services in 125 cities. Airtel 5G Plus service is now available to customers in over 265 cities in the country.
Airtel 5G Plus has three compelling advantages for customers. First, it runs on a technology that has the widest acceptance in the world with the most developed ecosystem. This ensures that all 5G smartphones in India seamlessly work on the Airtel network. Second, the company promises to deliver the best experience – between 20 to 30 times higher speeds than today coupled with brilliant voice experience and super-fast call connect. Finally, Airtel 5G Plus network will also be kinder to the environment with its special power reduction solution. Powered by the reliable Airtel network infrastructure, Airtel 5G Plus will provide superfast access to High-Definition video streaming, gaming, multiple chatting, instant uploading of photos et all.
Commenting on the launch, Randeep Sekhon, CTO, Bharti Airtel said, “5G has revolutionized the world of internet, ushering new era of connectivity and communications that will prove to be a game-changer for the country. At Airtel, we remain committed to delivering the highest quality of network and service to our customers as we roll-out 125 more cities today. Airtel was the first in the country to offer 5G services in October 2022, and today’s mega launch is our promise to connect every Airtel customer in the country with ultra-fast Airtel 5G Plus. Our 5G rollout is on track to cover all towns and key rural areas by March 2024.”
Airtel 5G Plus service availability will continue to rapidly expand – including service in all towns and villages in the country soon – as the company is working towards offering nationwide coverage. Airtel is now offering its 5G services in every major city from the upper northern city of Jammu to the southern tip of Kanyakumari.
In the last one year, Airtel has demonstrated the power of 5G with a host of powerful use cases that will change the way customers lead their lives and do business. From India’s first live 5G network in Hyderabad to India’s first private 5G network at the BOSCH facility in Bengaluru to partnering with Mahindra & Mahindra to make its Chakan manufacturing facility, India’s first 5G enabled auto manufacturing unit, Airtel has been at the forefront of 5G innovation.
NEW DELHI: Apple Inc has rolled out a beta programme to enable 5G on Apple devices as the upgrade lets users try out pre-release software.
This software upgrade enables 5G access on Apple devices, as and when service providers Jio, Airtel and Vodafone enable 5G network access, sources said.
Apple Users have to enrol for the Beta Programme on the website, install a profile and download the software.
Jio users using iPhone 12 and above, in cities where JioTrue5G has been rolled out, will be invited to the Jio Welcome Offer. Jio Welcome Offer provides unlimited 5G data at up to 1 Gbps speed to users at no additional cost. However, there is a condition that prepaid users must be on active Rs 239 and above plan. All Postpaid users are eligible for this trial.
Airtel is not providing any special 5G offer like Jio to their users. In the cities/areas in which the Airtel 5G network has been launched, users can trial 5G services as a part of their existing plan, once they have updated the latest Apple Beta software.
While an email sent to Apple did not solicit an immediate response, the firm had last month stated: “We are working with our carrier partners in India to bring the best 5G experience to iPhone users as soon as network validation and testing for quality and performance is completed. 5G will be enabled via a software update and will start rolling out to iPhone users in December”.
Airtel and Jio customers on iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12 and iPhone SE (3rd generation) models can experience 5G as part of Apple’s iOS 16 Beta Software Program. The Apple Beta Software Program is open to anyone with a valid Apple ID who accepts the Apple Beta Software Program Agreement during the sign-up process.
If a user has an iCloud account, that is an Apple ID, it is recommended they use that. If they do not have an iCloud account or any other Apple ID, they can create one.
Customers who want to try the beta software should back up their iPhones before installing the beta software. It is recommended to install the beta software only on non-production devices that are not business-critical. Users can also provide feedback to Apple on quality and usability, which helps Apple identify issues, fix them, and make Apple software even better.
The iOS beta comes with the built-in Feedback Assistant app, which can be opened from the Home screen on the iPhone or iPad or from the Dock on the Mac.
Source: Press Trust of India
5g
Nokia wins multi-year deal with Reliance Jio India to build one of the largest 5G networks in the world
NEW DELHI: Nokia has announced that it has been selected as a major supplier by Reliance Jio to supply 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment from its comprehensive AirScale portfolio countrywide in a multi-year deal. Reliance Jio is India’s number one mobile operator and has one of the largest RAN footprints in the world.
Under the contract, Nokia will supply equipment from its AirScale portfolio, including base stations, high-capacity 5G Massive MIMO antennas, and Remote Radio Heads (RRH) to support different spectrum bands, and self-organizing network software. Reliance Jio plans to deploy a 5G standalone network which will interwork with its 4G network. The network will enable Reliance Jio to deliver advanced 5G services such as massive machine-to-machine communications, network slicing, and ultra-low-latency.
Akash Ambani, Chairman Reliance Jio, commented: “We are pleased to be working with Nokia for our 5G SA deployment in India. Jio is committed to continuously investing in the latest network technologies to enhance the experience of all of its customers. We are confident that our partnership with Nokia will deliver one of the most advanced 5G networks globally.”
Pekka Lundmark, President and CEO at Nokia stated: “This is a significant win for Nokia in an important market and a new customer with one of the largest RAN footprints in the world. This ambitious project will introduce millions of people across India to premium 5G services, enabled by our industry-leading AirScale portfolio. We are proud that Reliance Jio has placed its trust in our technology and we look forward to a long and productive partnership with them.”
Nokia has a long-standing presence in India. This new deal will mean that Nokia is now supplying India’s three largest mobile operators.
