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Uber’s New Features Enables Free Calls Between Riders and Drivers

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago03 mins

Uber recently announced a new way for riders and drivers to communicate through the company’s app using voice over internet protocol, or VoIP. Much like Skype or FaceTime audio, Uber’s new VoIP feature uses an internet connection rather than cellular phone service to make calls. The ride-hailing company has been trialing the VoIP feature since…

Naspers to Invest $1 Billion in The Indian Food Delivering App, Swiggy

Byron Adonis Mutingwende6 years ago04 mins

Naspers, the South African investment giant, is back at it in India! Days after backing educational startup Byju’s by leading a $540 million investment, it has led a $1 billion investment in food delivery company Swiggy. The new round sees Chinese internet and Naspers ally Tencent join the party, alongside fellow new investors Hillhouse Capital and Wellington Management…