Mobile Applications of Central Asia: Updates and New Features Released in June
Technology companies continue to actively develop digital solutions, offering both entirely new applications and updates to existing services. Below are the latest releases and features already available to users.
Author - Mansur Ismagulov
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In Kazakhstan, Krisha.kz launched a service for booking short-term rentals, and eGov Mobile enabled online document replacement. The Janymda app offers a free AI tutor for the Kazakh language based on KazLLM, while My RBK Bank integrated Visa Concierge. In Kyrgyzstan, the "PGG" Foundation created an app for doctors, and Tunduk opened enrollment for schools for children born in 2018–2019. In Uzbekistan, Poytaxt Parking will cover parking fees on 86 streets in Tashkent by the end of July, and InfinBANK launched AstraSend transfers of up to $5,000 with cash withdrawal commission-free.
Kazakhstan
Krisha.kz Update
Krisha.kz is launching a new online booking service for daily apartment rentals — this is the first such product on the Kazakhstan market from the #1 real estate platform. The service will allow landlords to receive bookings directly through Krisha.kz, and tenants to quickly find and pay for suitable options.
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“CsO” Update
You can now view the load on CsOs (Centers for Public Services) in real time. The tool will help you plan your visit in advance, choose a less busy branch, and avoid queues. Currently, the feature is under development. It is expected that the innovation will reduce the load during peak hours and improve the convenience of receiving services.
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Janymda Update
The Janymda app now features a free AI tutor for learning the Kazakh language. The tool helps construct sentences, find errors, continue stories, and answer questions about the text. The AI tutor is powered by the domestic KazLLM model and is available for free.
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My RBK Update
Bank RBK has become the first bank among 17 countries in the CIS and Southeast Europe to integrate the Visa Concierge service directly into its mobile app — now 24/7 assistance from a personal concierge is available in the Premium section of My RBK: you can chat, find contacts and schedules of institutions, search for tickets, events, goods and services, make bookings, receive reminders, and organize trips.
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eGov Mobile Update
An online service for replacing an identity document via eGov.kz and eGov Mobile has been launched in the app. Now you can submit an application, undergo biometric identification, and pay the state fee directly from your smartphone — without visiting a CsO. The service is available only when the document's validity period has expired.
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Kyrgyzstan
“PGG”
The Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund has launched the “PGG” app for doctors. Through it, you can quickly obtain current information on the State Guarantee Program. The app includes lists of medical services, categories of insured citizens, and conditions for providing care. You can also check the status of your insurance.
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Tunduk Update
You can now submit an application to enroll a child in school via Tunduk. The service is intended for parents of children born in 2018 and 2019. To use the service, open the Tunduk app, go to the services section, select the “Education” category, enter the child’s details, region, school, and language of instruction, and then confirm the submission.
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Uzbekistan
Poytaxt Parking
The Poytaxt Parking app has been launched in Tashkent for paying for roadside parking. It operates on 11 streets, and by the end of July will cover 86 streets and more than 13,000 spots. Payment is made via Click, Payme, Uzum, and other services. The cost ranges from 5,000 to 12,000 sums per hour.
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InfinBANK Update
InfinBANK has launched a new international money transfer system, AstraSend. Now you can quickly send money to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, and receive money from Russia, Mongolia, and Tajikistan. The main advantage is receiving cash in dollars without a commission. The maximum transfer amount is $5,000.
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