Smartphones becomes expensive, official coronavirus tracking app launched, Google website for coronavirus live and other top tech news of the week

The government this week launched its official coronavirus tracking app Aarogya Setu. GST hike on mobile phones came into effect starting April 1. Google killed its community app Neighbourly in India. All this and more in top tech news of the week …

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The government of India launched its official Covid-19 tracking app called Aarogya Setu this week. The app makes use of smartphones’ location data and Bluetooth to tell you if you have been near a Covid-19 infected person. Read the complete story here.

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Last month, the GST Council of India announced an increase in GST rate on mobile phones and some parts. The hike became effective this week, starting April 1. The GST (goods and services tax) has been increased to 18% from 12%. As a result, all key smartphones brands including Apple, Xiaomi, Oppo, Realme, Vivo, Samsung and others have increased the prices of their phones in the country. Read the complete story here.

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Google is reportedly shutting down its Neighbourly app in India next month. The company has sent a mail to app customers where it says that though the app is getting millions of questions, the project did not grow as envisaged. Read the complete story here.

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Google launched its Covid-19 Information & Resources website in India this week. The website, which went live in the US late last month, offers education, prevention, and information related to coronavirus. Read the complete story here.

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Fitbit launched its latest fitness band in India calle