Some Facts and Figures About WeChat From Reliable Global Sources

An article published in December 2013 on Forbes.com showed very clearly who is the overall winner in mobile messenger application. In fact the major drift in teenager's tendency from Facebook to WeChat in a big way became a serious concern for Facebook. Probably for the first time in last one decade Facebook has faced a major threat and competition. Teenagers among 30 countries were surveyed and following was the outcome when Q1 and Q3 of 2013 are compared:

Graph below, published on Statista shows a fabulous growth in WeChat subscribers which is phenomenal and the credit must go to the company Tencent Inc., China's largest Internet Service Company, that not only knows the nerve of youth but is able to foresee requirements beyond today. 

Top 10 most popular instant messaging  apps in the world by Xinhua and China Daily shows WeChat at number 3 and same is on Eastday in a report published in March 2014.

In a survey/article published in Readwrite.com on "10 Most Popular Mobile Messaging Apps in the World" - WeChat is again on number three.

My Journey Through The New and Innovative Social Bank Account: Jifi

Years back a normal bank account holder in one of the banks was not very happy with the way bank accounts were being managed and handled. He did not find any value in going to bank for any small activity. Things revolutionized and a few years back we had online banking. Lot of new things came into existence that became helpful for bank customers. Online banking removed the barriers of time, physical movement and other formalities. You could login any time into your account, order a draft, print account statement, apply for a new FD, order cheque book, and so on.

Few banks were pioneers in this and others followed. But then a stage came when something more innovative on a global front was in the asking but probably no bank was thinking about it but one. The revolution came in a big way by bridging gap between the social networking and banking. This happened for the first time on global front when Kotak Mahindra Bank came out with an idea turned into reality of an account that is completely focused on two factors – one, catering to the needs of youth without creating any fuss; and two, integrating a bank account for the first time, fully, with top social networking portals, such as twitter and facebook. Gradually this account can be termed as Social Bank Account that takes away the botheration of logging in through your bank’s website, and operating your account’s main activities via your social networking accounts, on twitter and facebook.

What it means is that having a twitter and facebook account is a must to operate your Jifi account and get the connected benefits. What is does not mean is that you still need to follow your bank account opening formalities, though the process has become simpler with Jifi. Keeping youth in mind who are at the verge of finishing their higher studies, starting their career, or have just started their carrier; the account is a ZERO-balance account though initially you need to deposit Rs. 5,000/- at the time of opening your account that you can utilize later for various banking activities. This is a current account, and not a savings bank account. The moment your bank account balance crosses Rs 25,000/-, the additional amount automatically moves into a term deposit account with relevant interest rate as applicable.

Applying for a Jifi account is simple. You have to sign up via your facebook account or an email can be sent requesting for a new account.  The account pays you loyalty points – the more you interact with your bank via twitter and facebook, the more points you get. Though you can transact with your Jifi account through net banking on your laptop, and/ or the mobile app on your mobile; it is highly recommended to keep transacting through your twitter and facebook account so as to keep earning your social points. All these benefits of a Jifi account is in addition to the regular banking activities that are applicable here too like any ATM withdrawals, banking with pan-India branches of Kotak Mahindra Bank, net banking as discussed above, Toll-free number facility and on top of it a Platinum Debit Card.

Definitely when you hear about banking through your twitter and facebook account, security risk comes into mind. All transactions and conversation with the bank is through secured network, so even if the account on twitter of facebook is hacked, the hacker will be able to see only the balance loyalty points and would be able to use those. But in no case the hacker will be able to fiddle with the account related transactions or be able to get the balance in account.

Though the intent is to make it available pan India, currently Jifi account facility is available in 10 major cities viz -  Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Lucknow, Coimbatore and Jaipur.

Photos Journey: iZenica Launches Its First Apple Store In Noida GIP

YOUR FAVOURITE APPLE PRODUCTS, NOW CLOSER TO YOU IN DELHI NCR

After establishing itself as the flag bearer in the luxury automobile segment, Zenica group is now entering the gadget market with Apple products.

 iZenica, the group’s subsidiary for the gadget market, is set to launch its flagship store at GIP, Noida on  July, 2014. Following this, they’ll launch a second store in Rajaouri Garden, New Delhi, by the end of July and plan to have 8 more stores, by the end of this year. 

Mikey Todd, Managing Director, iZenica said “Zenica group continually strives to aptly cater to and stay abreast with the needs and preferences of users in India. And with the launch of iZenica stores we intend to facilitate an enhanced experience to Apple fans.” 

The gadget market in India has evolved over time to see a huge surge in the demand for finer brands like Apple. There has, however, been a gap in both, the expertise as well as the supply, as far as the sellers are concerned. With trained sales associates, all the latest Apple products and accessories, complete customer support and extensive product demos, iZenica intends to check this gap and rise as the largest Apple resellers in the country.

About Zenica Group 
The group was formed in 2006, at a time when the luxury car market was highly embryonic. Zenica Cars Pvt. Ltd. was handed the challenge of establishing the first AUDI dealership for the brand in India. Not only did the successfully establish the dealership, but also played a huge role in forming an image and a following for the brand in India. The group now has Audi Gurgaon, Audi Delhi Central, Audi Approved Plus and Porsche Centre Gurgaon under its umbrella.

iZenica Launches Its First Apple Store In Noida GIP

iZenica launches its first store in Noida

The premium Apple reseller plans to have over 8 stores by the end of this year

New Delhi, July 7^th, 2014: iZenica, a premium Apple reseller, today launched its first store, at GIP, Noida. Packed with all the latest Apple products and services, this spacious store is located at the Ground Floor of the mall and offers a fantastic Apple experience, complete with extensive customer support.

Following the launch in Noida, iZenica has plans to set up its next store by the end of July, in Rajouri Garden and have over 8 stores, by the end of this year.

Rashy Todd, Managing Director, iZenica said “India has seen a huge surge in the demand for finer brands like Apple, in the recent times. There has, however, been a gap in both, the supply as well as the expertise, as far as sellers are concerned. iZenica stores, across the country, will not only facilitate all the latest Apple products and accessories, but also provide requisite expertise, complete customer support and an enhanced experience to Apple fans.”

After establishing itself as one of the biggest dealers in the luxury automobile segment, Zenica group has now set foot into the premium gadgets market with iZenica and aims to rise as the largest Apple reseller in India.

About Zenica Group

The group was formed in 2006, at a time when the luxury car market was highly embryonic. Zenica Cars Pvt. Ltd. was handed the challenge of establishing the first AUDI dealership for the brand in India. Not only did the successfully establish the dealership, but also played a huge role in forming an image and a following for the brand in India. The group now has Audi Guragon, Audi Delhi Central, Audi Approved Plus and Porsche Centre Gurgaon under its umbrella.

Learn more about iZenica at www.izenica.in