Ritesh Bendre, Author at BGR India

WhatsApp Payments: How to set up and send money to your friends

Earlier this week, Facebook-owned WhatsApp started testing digital payments in India with limited beta users. Now, the company has rolled out the feature for everyone. The payment service has been built in partnership with NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India), and has been integrated with BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money). WhatsApp Payments takes advantage of

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Ritesh Bendre

05:47 PM
Jun 19, 2020

Review

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 4G Review

A recent report from Strategy Analytics revealed a 42 percent year-on-year growth in global smartwatch shipments. It reached a total of 14.2 million units in Q3 2019. And why not, brands like Amazfit, Huawei, Honor, Fitbit and more are launching their affordable smartwatches in India. We recently reviewed the Galaxy Watch LTE, which brings standalone

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Ritesh Bendre

09:38 AM
Jan 21, 2020

Review

boAt Stone 200A Review

Smart speakers are quickly making their way into our homes. There are two popular options you can either go for Amazon Alexa-powered smart speakers, or Google Assistant based speakers. But these speakers need to be connected to a power source all the time. There is Sony SRS-XB402M Smart Speaker which comes with a built-in battery,

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Ritesh Bendre

10:39 AM
Jan 13, 2020

How To

How to record your favorite shows on Tata Sky

Tata Sky its India's top DTH operator, and it is offering a range of services to its subscribers. The company offers five different types of set-top-boxes for users to choose from. And while not many people know, Tata Sky also offers the ability to record your favorite TV shows. But there is a small catch.

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Ritesh Bendre

06:34 PM
Jan 10, 2020

News

BHIM app updated with redesigned UI and more

NPCI introduced the BHIM app towards the end of 2016. Post demonetization, the app along with UPI platform, has helped easing cashless payments in India. Now, as the app completes three years, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has updated the app. The new BHIM app update brings refreshing new UI along with enhanced

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Ritesh Bendre

12:25 PM
Jan 08, 2020

How To

How to spot fake apps on Google Play Store

Today, apps are everywhere right from smartphones to smartwatches, laptops and TV. In fact, the app ecosystem is something that completes these devices. And whether it is an Android phone or an iOS device, or a Windows machine, there are a lot of free apps that you can download. This is true for all categories,

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Ritesh Bendre

10:56 AM
Jan 08, 2020

Review

Xech Speaker Pods Review

Ever since Apple released its AirPods, the true wireless earbuds segment has seen a growth of over 180 percent. And the best part is, you can get a decent pair of true wireless earbuds for as low as Rs 2,500. Of course, you can't expect exceptional audio quality, and features like wireless charging. But, there

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Ritesh Bendre

02:19 PM
Jan 02, 2020

Review

Realme X2 Pro Review

Realme entered the smartphone space last year in the affordable segment. The company then captured the mid-range segment, and now, it is aiming for a share in the premium segment with the Realme X2 Pro. Well for starters, the smartphone comes with a flagship Snapdragon chipset, up to 12GB RAM, 64-megapixel quad cameras, and a

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Ritesh Bendre

07:04 PM
Jan 01, 2020

How To

How to recharge FASTag account

The deadline for mandatory FASTag implementation has been pushed forward to January 15, 2020. Ahead of the deadline, over 70 lakh FASTags have been issued. If you haven't got a tag for your vehicle, make sure to check out when and where to buy one. And if you have already got one, here's how you

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Ritesh Bendre

10:56 AM
Dec 26, 2019

How To

How to get FASTag wallet ID and activate it

Earlier this year, the Ministry of Highways and Roads made it mandatory for all vehicles to switch to electronic toll payment. It introduced a new electronic toll payment system called FASTag. These FASTags will be applicable for both commercial and private vehicles. While the deadline for the implementation was December 1, it has now been

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Ritesh Bendre

08:59 PM
Dec 24, 2019