Personally Tech With WeChat India Head Nilay Arora

Our weekly column looks at the men and women who are leading the technology industry, and get a glimpse of how they work and which gadgets they're dreaming about. This week, Nilay Arora, Vice President Marketing and Business Development, Tencent India, tells us what devices he can't do without, and how technology defines his life.

Describe your technology setup - what computer/ phone/ tablet/ camera/ gaming console/ other gadgets do you use?
The gadgets that I use in my everyday life are my iPhone 5, Google Nexus 7 tablet, a Samsung 42-inch HDTV, and my Dell Vostro laptop.

What are three apps (mobile/ tablet or PC/ Mac) you couldn't live without?
WeChat, StoryCam and GunzDash.

What is one gadget (other than your phone) you never travel without?
A back up charger.

What is your dream gadget/ technology setup?
A seriously high quality tablet that can replace my laptop.

How has technology changed the way in which you work?
I think 60-70 percent of my work and communication has already shifted to my smartphone. This has made me and my team truly always-on. While efficiencies and response time has improved, it does eat away attention from personal life. However no complaints.

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