<ul><li>BevQ, a virtual queue management <keyword id="10594073" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="app-for-bars-and-liquor-stores">app for bars and liquor stores</keyword>, saw the highest growth in year-on-year sessions within Indian food and drink apps, according to App Annie.</li><li>The app even beat the likes of Domino’s, which is used across India. Domino’s ranked second.</li><li>Interestingly, the Chhattisgarh-state run CSMCL (Chhattisgarh State Marketing Corporation Limited) Online, which enabled the home-delivery of alcohol in the state, came in at the fifth position.</li></ul>In May 2020, the state of Kerala announced that liquor shops would reopen after being shut for two months due to the coronavirus pandemic. Along with the announcement, a new app also surfaced, BevQ, a virtual queue management app to enforce social distancing. And in the eight months that followed, the app, which works only in the state of Kerala, beat all other Indian food and drink apps in 2020 to see the highest growth in year-on-year sessions, according to the State of Mobile 2021 report by App Annie. The app even beat the likes of Domino’s, which is used all across India. Interestingly, the Chhattisgarh-state run CSMCL (Chhattisgarh State Marketing Corporation Limited) Online, which enabled the home-delivery of alcohol in the state, came in at the fifth position. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; width: 468pt; table-layout: fixed;"><colgroup></colgroup><col /><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Food and Drink apps ranking (According to number of sessions) </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">BevQ </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Domino’s Pizza India </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Fresh to Home </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Swiggy Stores Vendor App </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">CSMCL Online </td></tr></tbody></table>Source: App Annie “While use of food delivery apps often peaked near the beginning of the pandemic in most markets, India had an initial decline due to logistical impacts before rising again in the summer,” said the report. BevQ was developed by the Kerala-based FairCode Technologies and was also one of the apps chosen by a committee chaired by the IT secretary and the Kerala Startup Mission. The app issues tokens and time slots for people to buy alcohol from bars and restaurants. BevQ, which got over a lakh downloads within hours of its launch, found its place in the App Annie ranking even when bars and liquor stores in Kerala had opened only partially in May 2020 before being shut down again due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The stores across the state reopened only in December 2020. However, the app has also been reported to have multiple <a href="https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2020/may/30/bevq-flops-again-govt-explores-other-options-2149790.html">technical glitches</a> during its launch. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/the-indian-government-may-call-whatsapp-to-explain-why-its-new-data-sharing-terms-apply-in-india-but-not-in-europe/articleshow/80262586.cms">The Indian government may call WhatsApp to explain why its new data privacy policy applies in India but not in Europe</a>

A liquor sale queue management app in Kerala beat all other Indian food and drink apps in 2020

<ul><li>Kerala’s <keyword id="6958454" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="liquor-home-delivery">liquor home delivery</keyword> app, BevQ, has fallen to a 2.1 rating on the <keyword id="6369511" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="google-play-store">Google Play Store</keyword>. </li><li>Even though BevQ was able to garner more than 100,000 downloads in less than 24 hours, many users have since reported multiple glitches in its functioning.</li><li>From issues of OTP generation to liquor delivery time slots on being available been 3:45 am to 9:00 am, more than 60% of the BevQ’s reviews at rated 1-star.</li></ul>Kerala’s liquor home delivery app, BevQ, has fallen from grace in record time. Currently, it holds a 2.1 rating on the Google Play Store with more than 60% of its over 30,000 reviews giving it only 1 star. BevQ was launched with a lot of fanfare by Kerala Excise Minister TP Ramakrishnan on May 26 as a way of avoiding overcrowding at alcohol shops. It even crossed over one lakh downloads in less than 24 hours of going live. In the past four days, it’s been downloaded over a million times. However, since then users have reported multiple glitches with the app from the receiving OTPs on time to delivery slots being switched out with any alerts. “I keep receiving messages that ‘something went wrong’ after I have added my name, cellphone number and pin code,” complained one user. <div type="twitter" handle="JimmyGeorgeMum" handlename="Jimmy George" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1144262559249379332/AP3N73Uw_normal.png" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" status="@CMOKerala @vijayanpinarayi sir please scrap the BevQ app. It's not serving any purpose. There are queues everywher… https://t.co/DPraICcJeF" createdat="1590903725000" id="1266968170549501955"></div> "In order to maintain the social distancing especially in this COVID scenario this app will be usable and the client can book a queue number and token for assuring his place in the queue in the specified time slot," the app description on Google Play reads. Yet users report that the only ‘time slot’ that’s available is between 3:45 am and 9:00 am even though government guidelines dictate that bookings should only be available between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm. <div type="twitter" handle="dineshbagavath" handlename="dinesh bagavath" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1037453578401505281/YBlF6ggk_normal.jpg" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" status="Hi guy's I am from Munnar located in kerala. Government of kerala have launched a app for selling alcohol Tried it… https://t.co/swIzqiF23S" createdat="1590853259000" id="1266756498371182593"></div> Even if a user concedes to booking between the available timeslot the app shoots back saying, ‘token not available’. One of the lucky few who was able to book a time slot said, “When booked you get a far away outlet. Instead of using the nearest location, the app is using the nearest pin code.” <div type="twitter" handle="TKuttappi" handlename="Dr.Thavalappi (MBBS,MD)" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1253334077421191168/oMb8uWPc_normal.jpg" favoritecount="22" retweetcount="0" status="Is there anyone here on twitter who has got an OTP from the BevQ app ? If yes, please take a Sikkim lottery and M… https://t.co/jhUDJAiYz4" createdat="1590851984000" id="1266751154349846529"></div> The app is built by a Kochi-based startup called Faircode Technologies Limited, which claims to have <a href="https://www.faircodetech.com/">256 clients</a> on its site. Yet, three days into the launch of the app many of the issues remain unresolved. Users on Twitter and Facebook have been trolling the apps for its false promises. The spokesperson for the company has said that they’re working on resolving the issues with some external help. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/coranavirus-cases-in-kerala-news-and-updates/articleshow/74775194.cms">Coronavirus cases in Kerala news and updates</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/woman-dies-of-covid-19-in-kerala-toll-rises-to-ten-61-new-cases-reported/articleshow/76124098.cms">Woman dies of COVID-19 in Kerala, toll rises to ten; 61 new cases reported</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/remove-china-apps-races-to-1-million-downloads-within-two-weeks-as-anti-china-sentiment-gains-momentum/articleshow/76128369.cms">‘Remove China Apps’ races to 1 million downloads within two weeks as anti-China sentiment gains momentum</a>

BevQ, Kerala’s liquor home delivery app, is ‘on the rocks’ with a 2.1 rating on the Google Play Store

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi has patented a foldable smartphone that looks similar to <keyword id="7417397" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Huawei-Mate-Xs">Huawei Mate Xs</keyword>. Xiaomi apparently filed for the patent in late 2019, and it has now been published by China's National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), reports LetsGoDigital. Looking at the patent images, the smartphone will feature a flexible display and fold outward, with a noticeable bezel on the right corner when completely unfolded. When opened, it seemingly transforms into a tablet, while in its folded state, it resembles a standard smartphone. The display in the patent is edge-to-edge and sits flat while a bulging strip on the inhabits the right when folded. The panel houses multiple sensors, mostly cameras. Power button along with volume rockers can be spotted on the right side. On the bottom, there are speaker grills, SIM card slot, a microphone and a charging USB-C on the bottom. Earlier, Xiaomi filed a patent for a foldable smartphone with quad-camera system that rotates forward for selfies and back for regular photos. The smartphone maker has filed the design patent for an inward bending phone in China and has also put 48 images to showcase the handset. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/comparison-between-samsung-galaxy-a31-smartphone-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-9-pro-max-smartphone/articleshow/76217812.cms">Samsung Galaxy A31 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max – Which device should you go for?</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/remove-china-apps-removed-from-google-play-store-after-5-million-downloads/articleshow/76169569.cms">‘Remove China Apps’ pulled from Google Play store after 5 million downloads</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/keralas-liquor-home-delivery-app-bevq-has-fallen-to-a-2-1-rating-on-the-google-play-store/articleshow/76133893.cms">BevQ, Kerala’s liquor home delivery app, is ‘on the rocks’ with a 2.1 rating on the Google Play Store</a>

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Telecom operator Airtel has said its retail stores have now opened across most locations and that measures such as 'Concierge Service' have been rolled out for delivery of SIM card at customers' doorsteps or for installation of broadband and DTH. In a note to subscribers, <keyword id="3803888" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Airtel-CEO-Gopal-Vittal">Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal</keyword> said that while restrictions are lifting in large parts of the country, "there seems to be even more uncertainty" as people are worried about safety of their loved ones, and there is growing concern about incomes and jobs. "At Airtel, we empathize with this uncertainty. So as each of us adapts to this new context, there is one thing we don't want you to worry about - your need to stay connected," Vittal said. Outlining measures taken by the company to ensure connectivity and continuation of services in the backdrop of the lockdown and coronavirus pandemic, Vittal said that more than a million customers have already enrolled into its 'Super Heroes' program, and have helped many more millions stay connected. "...if you want to help someone get access to our services or help pay their bills or recharge for them, we have our Super Heroes initiative. More than a million customers have already enrolled into this program and have helped many more millions stay connected," Vittal said. He said the company's retail stores are now open across most locations, and that Airtel will take all necessary precautions to ensure that staff and customers remain safe. "If you prefer to be served at your home, we now have a Concierge Service and would be delighted to come to your home. Whether it is delivery of a SIM card at your doorstep or an installation of a broadband or DTH, we can do it all," he said, adding that the field teams have been trained on a new contactless delivery and installation protocol. The 'Digital Channels' have been made even more simple to ensure that users can easily recharge mobile/TV, pay bills, buy new services or raise a complaint from anywhere, he said. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/comparison-between-samsung-galaxy-a31-smartphone-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-9-pro-max-smartphone/articleshow/76217812.cms">Samsung Galaxy A31 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max – Which device should you go for?</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/remove-china-apps-removed-from-google-play-store-after-5-million-downloads/articleshow/76169569.cms">‘Remove China Apps’ pulled from Google Play store after 5 million downloads</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/keralas-liquor-home-delivery-app-bevq-has-fallen-to-a-2-1-rating-on-the-google-play-store/articleshow/76133893.cms">BevQ, Kerala’s liquor home delivery app, is ‘on the rocks’ with a 2.1 rating on the Google Play Store</a>

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<ul><li>The blurred scenes of the popular series also involve two pieces of cooked pork — a meat which could have possibly hurt sentiments.</li><li>Moreover, <keyword id="264530" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vikings">Vikings</keyword> Season 5 Episode 12 is about 46 minutes long internationally. However, in India, the same episode is about 42 and a half minutes long. </li><li><keyword id="128682" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Netflix">Netflix</keyword> Customer Care says they comply if they “receive written legal demand by the local governing authorities.”</li><li>However, Netflix says it hasn't censored Vikings Season 5 rather this is the licensed content they received from History 18, the original broadcaster of the series. </li></ul><keyword id="3194526" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Netflix-India">Netflix India</keyword> has carried a different version of Vikings season 5 where some of the scenes showing nudity, violence and other gory content are either blurred or eliminated. The blurred scenes of the popular series also involve two pieces of cooked pork — a meat which could have possibly ‘hurt sentiments’. However, Netflix says it hasn't censored Vikings Season 5 rather this is the licensed content they received from History 18, the original broadcaster of the series. <div type="twitter" handle="AroonDeep" handlename="Aroon Deep" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1045752704838983680/UqzfFmnu_normal.jpg" favoritecount="1735" retweetcount="849" status="Netflix India has censored meat (among quite a few other things) from Vikings. Same scene from India and Italy. https://t.co/NXCE9Kzmh4" createdat="1590940261000" id="1267121414408200192"></div> Ever since Netflix released Vikings in India viewers have been complaining about blurring out or completely eliminating a scene. Indian viewers on Twitter have pointed out that scenes with nudity were entirely blurred. Whereas, some violent scenes were entirely cut. <div type="twitter" handle="ssaig" handlename="SID" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1267106118075064322/FQRrFDFf_normal.jpg" favoritecount="2" retweetcount="2" status="This is from UAE. An Arab country. Not censored here. FYI https://t.co/J68hN0fguE https://t.co/HmkFFIEpv2" createdat="1590993494000" id="1267344690275332096"></div>For instance, Episode 12 is about 46 minutes long internationally. However, in India, the same episode is about 42 and a half minutes long. <div type="twitter" handle="SJvg21" handlename="Sanjay vg" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/3400010063/f55176fbbb3d8dba7d1b973e64d92881_normal.jpeg" favoritecount="29" retweetcount="18" status="@NetflixIndia still watching vikings s5 e12 and in one scene cooked meat on the table is censored...?what is up wit… https://t.co/lTSqvJmpPb" createdat="1587845767000" id="1254142163916488704"></div> This isn’t the first time a streaming service has done something like this. Last year, Amazon Prime <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/policy/news/from-cuts-to-deleting-an-entire-episode-heres-how-netflix-amazon-prime-and-other-streaming-services-are-censoring-its-own-content/articleshow/72234927.cms">deleted an entire episode of CBS political drama Madam Secretary</a> in its Indian version. Hotstar, in March, <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/john-oliver-slams-hotstar-for-censoring-his-show-in-india/articleshow/74560576.cms?from=mdr">censored one of the episodes from John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight </a>where he was critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In 2015, Netflix India released Angry Indian Goddess in theatres with several cuts to avoid a backlash. However, <a href="https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/netflix-responds-after-censored-images-of-meat-from-vikings-go-viral-on-twitter-2647875.html">it released an uncensored version soon</a> after user demanded. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/keralas-liquor-home-delivery-app-bevq-has-fallen-to-a-2-1-rating-on-the-google-play-store/articleshow/76133893.cms">BevQ, Kerala’s liquor home delivery app, is ‘on the rocks’ with a 2.1 rating on the Google Play Store</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/defense/news/china-is-a-bully-says-us-representative-on-india-china-border-issue/articleshow/76147159.cms">China is a ‘bully’ says US Representative on India-China border issue</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/international/news/the-coronavirus-is-losing-its-potency-in-italy-and-clinically-no-longer-exists-according-to-italian-doctors/articleshow/76137336.cms">The coronavirus is weakening in Italy, several doctors say — but health authorities warn that 'this is still a killer virus'</a>

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