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AppGallery Partners with Hungama Music
AppGallery, Huawei’s official app distribution platform, has expanded its streaming app offering for UAE users by partnering with Hungama Music, one of India’s leading music streaming services. This partnership places Hungama Music on the world’s third-largest app distribution platform with more than 540 million monthly active users globally, and a vast customer base in the UAE.
With the new extension of the Hungama Music app Huawei users will have access to yet another streaming music option to choose from within the AppGallery entertainment category. They can access to over 12 million songs, music videos, and podcasts in 20+ languages from the biggest Indian and international labels from the convenience of their mobile devices. Moreover, Hungama Music’s association with Mazzika Group, a leading Arabic music production and distribution company provides users with an extensive library featuring more than 10,000 tracks from local artists.
Siddhartha Roy, COO, Hungama Digital Media, said: “We are excited to strengthen our partnership with Huawei and expand the availability of our platform on AppGallery in the Middle East region. As a platform, we have always believed in building a robust distribution network that allows us to reach users across geographies and device ecosystems. We are certain that Huawei device users in the region will appreciate Hungama Music for its large and diverse library of Indian and international songs, music videos, and podcasts.”
Lu Geng, Vice President Middle East and Africa, Huawei Global Partnerships & Eco-Development said: “We are delighted to partner with Hungama Music by offering users here in the UAE an additional music service platform to choose from. At AppGallery we are committed to provide users with a wide range of high-quality and innovative apps that meet their demands. Moreover, we continue to empower the next generation of local developers can benefit from listing apps on AppGallery.”
AppGallery has concentrated its efforts on working with developers on both local and global scales to bring the most relevant apps to users, boosting the number of developers working with the platform and delivering more choices to consumers worldwide. The latest partnership with Hungama Music shows Huawei’s added value and continual support to developers on penetrating additional markets. The Hungama Music apps have been integrated within the Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) Core allowing apps to be integrated across different devices, delivering more convenience and a smoother consumer experience.
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Lamborghini Rolls Out Smart TV App
Lamborghini has launched Lamborghini TV, a smart TV app that offers fans and customers an immersive experience in the world of this iconic automaker.
The app delivers exclusive content, including in-depth model analysis, technical insights, motorsport highlights, event coverage, lifestyle features, interviews, and podcasts.
Available on Android TV (8.0 Oreo and above), Samsung Tizen (2018+ devices), and LG WebOS (2018+ devices), Lamborghini TV can be downloaded directly from smart TV app stores. With high-resolution visuals and curated programming, the app allows enthusiasts to explore behind-the-scenes stories.
From comprehensive looks into Lamborghini’s latest supercars to exclusive podcasts offering expert insights, Lamborghini TV is designed to provide a captivating experience tailored to every fan. The app is available for download now on compatible devices.
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Elon Musk Teases Launch of ‘Xmail’ to Rival Gmail
Elon Musk has sparked speculation about the potential launch of ‘Xmail,’ an email service that could rival Google’s Gmail. The excitement began when the X account DodgeDesigner suggested that an X-based email service would be “cool.” Musk responded, stating, “Yeah. On the list of things to do,” confirming that the concept is being considered.
Interesting.
We need to rethink how messaging, including email, works overall. https://t.co/6wZAslJLTc
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 15, 2024
This announcement is in line with Musk’s usual method of revealing updates through casual interactions on X. Although no official timeline or details about ‘Xmail’ have been shared yet, the news has generated significant buzz on social media, especially among Musk’s followers.
As of September 2024, Apple Mail dominates the global email market with a 53.67% share, while Gmail holds 30.70%, according to recent data. Outlook, Yahoo! Mail, and Google Android combined account for less than 10% of the market. If Musk introduces ‘Xmail,’ it could potentially disrupt the current market dynamics, leveraging his influence as the world’s richest man and US President-elect’s ‘First Buddy.’
Supporters are already rallying behind the idea. One user expressed their enthusiasm, stating, “I’d drop Gmail so damn fast,” reflecting frustration with Google’s dominance.
The potential launch of ‘Xmail’ underscores Musk’s ambition to expand X’s ecosystem and challenge established tech giants. Whether ‘Xmail’ will succeed remains to be seen, but the anticipation and excitement are already high.
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Careem Groceries Expands to Abu Dhabi
Careem has expanded its ultra-fast grocery delivery service to Abu Dhabi, adding to the ride-hailing, food delivery, and payment services already available in the city. With an average delivery time of 20 minutes, Careem Groceries provides Abu Dhabi residents with fresh, high-quality essentials at unbeatable prices. Customers can expect the highest quality fruits and vegetables, premium meats, baked goods, and other essentials like school supplies, electronics, cleaning and household items, available in a few taps.
Chase Lario, VP of Groceries at Careem, commented, “We’re thrilled to bring Careem Groceries to Abu Dhabi. We’re now delivering the highest-quality daily items to your door in just minutes, at unbelievably competitive prices. The Everything App has landed in Abu Dhabi, and it’s a true one-stop solution for all your everyday needs.”
To celebrate the launch, Careem is offering Abu Dhabi customers 50% off their first five grocery orders using code GRAB50. Careem Plus members enjoy exclusive perks, including up to AED 100 in monthly savings on groceries and unlimited free delivery. Members also benefit from unlimited free delivery on food orders, credit back on 10 rides every month, as well as discounts on Careem Bike.
Careem Plus members save an average of AED 300 a month, for a monthly fee of just AED 19. Careem Groceries has delivered over 3.4 million orders in 2024 and has already delivered tens of thousands of orders since launching in Abu Dhabi.
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