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šŸ“° Zoho’s Arattai Beats WhatsApp & Telegram With TV Feature šŸ“ŗšŸ”„

TL;DR:Zoho’s messaging app ArattaiĀ launched the world’s first official Android TV messaging app — a feature no rival offers. šŸ’¬ Users can now chat, make calls, and view media directly on their smart TVs.

What Happened?

  • Arattai is now available on Android TV, letting users text, call, and share files without their phone.

  • Designed for families and businesses using shared TVs.

  • Built in India by Zoho, it highlights data privacy and local storage.

Flashback / Context

  • Launched in 2021 as India’s homegrown rival to WhatsApp. šŸ‡®šŸ‡³

  • Competes with global giants like Signal, Telegram, and WhatsApp but focuses on Indian privacy laws.

  • Zoho plans integration with its workplace suite for seamless office communication.

Who Gains & Who Loses?

  • Gains:Ā Users tired of using phones for chats at home; local tech startups gain credibility.

  • Losers:Ā Global messaging giants who ignored smart TV users.

People’s Angle

Perfect for group calls, TV-based family chats, and office conference screens. šŸ“ŗšŸ‘Øā€šŸ‘©ā€šŸ‘§ā€šŸ‘¦For Indian youth, this is a proud ā€œMake in Indiaā€ flex — homegrown tech going global. šŸ’Ŗ

MediaFx Take

Zoho’s Arattai shows how Indian innovation can outpace global players when focused on everyday needs. šŸš€ It’s not about copying WhatsApp — it’s about outsmarting it.

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