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Google Chrome on Android now lets you surf web without internet Adding to the Chrome's idea to make the web work well for everyone, everywhere, Google on Thursday introduced a new feature that would allow users to access internet without a constant internet connection. Launched for Chrome on Android users in India along with 100 other countries including Nigeria, Indonesia, and Brazil, the feature will allow users to surf web in areas with no or spotty internet connections. Chrome will automatically download relevant articles, based on what content is most popular in your location when connected to the WiFi so that the user can download it and read it in areas with spotty or no internet connection at all. For users who are signed in, Chrome will also cache relevant articles based on the browsing history so that user can read them when there is no internet connection in the phone. The feature is available in the latest version of Chrome. These are cached articles t

HTC Desire 12, Desire 12+ With 18:9 Displays Launched in India: Price, Specifications HTC Desire 12+ (Cool Black colour variant) HIGHLIGHTS HTC Desire 12 price in India has been set at Rs. 15,800 HTC Desire 12+ price in India is Rs. 19,790 The smartphones will go on sale from June 11 HTC Desire 12 and Desire 12+ were launched in India on Wednesday, as teased by the company earlier in the week. The two budget smartphones were unveiled globally by HTC back in March, and their highlights include the presence of displays with 18:9 aspect ratios, as well as the use of a durable acrylic glass back surface. The Desire 12+ also features a dual rear camera setup, and a LED flash module on the front camera. Both smartphones offer PDAF (phase detection autofocus). The Desire 12 and Desire 12+ smartphones will be available online via the HTC India E-Store, and will also be available across retail stores from this month itself. HTC Desire 12, Desire 12+ price in India

Facebook confirms data sharing with Chinese companies Chinese telecommunications companies have come under scrutiny from US intelligence  officials who argue they provide an opportunity for foreign espionage and threaten critical  US infrastructure, something the Chinese have consistently denied. Members of Congress raised concerns after The New York Times reported on the practice on Sunday, saying that data of users’ friends could have been accessed without their explicit consent. (Source: File Photo) Facebook  Inc said Tuesday it has data sharing partnerships with at least four Chinese companies including  Huawei , the world’s third largest smartphone maker, which has come under scrutiny from US intelligence agencies on security concerns. The social media company said Huawei, computer maker  Lenovo  Group, and smartphone makers  OPPO  and TCL Corp were among about 60 companies worldwide that received access to some user data after they signed contracts to re-c

Microsoft Paying $7.5 Billion for GitHub   HIGHLIGHTS This will be an all-stock deal GitHub has around 27 million users Microsoft says it expects the deal to close by year-end Microsoft  on Monday said it will buy software development platform GitHub, in a deal worth $7.5 billion (roughly Rs. 50,300 crores) which will blend two opposite corporate cultures. The tech giant, based in Washington state, is a heavyweight in terms of software whose source codes are not openly available or modifiable, exactly the counter of GitHub's philosophy. Created in 2008, GitHub allows developers to cooperatively manage software and has more than 28 million users around the world. "Microsoft is a developer-first company, and by joining forces with GitHub we strengthen our commitment to developer freedom, openness and innovation," Microsoft Chief Executive  Satya Nadella said in a statement.  "We recognize the community responsibility we take on w

Apple WWDC 2018 highlights: iOS 12, macOS Mojave, watchOS 5 coming soon Next month Apple App Store turns 10 Apple’s annual developer conference World Wide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) 2018 has kickstarted from June 4 in San Jose, California.  Apple  has announced the next version of its iOS operating system--iOS12. The  WWDC 2018  conference starts June 4 and will run through June 8. The key highlight of Apple WWDC is  iOS 12  along with macOS Mojave and watchOS 5. Here are the highlights from the keynote session of  Apple WWDC 2018 : -The next release of macOS is macOS Mojave. Birngs dark mode. Also, there is dynamic desktop along with desktop stacks which automatically groups desktop contents. The Finder app now comes with a new view--Gallery view. Apps on Mac devices will be more secure and private. Safari browser is getting additional security. - You can also add Apple TV remote in the control center of your iPhone. -Apple TV 4K gets Dolby Atmos support. Also, iTunes libr

Lenovo Z5 Launch Set for Today, Will Sport a Bezel-Less Display Photo Credit: Weibo/ Chang Cheng HIGHLIGHTS The launch event will be held in Beijing Event will begin at 2pm local time The phone is rumoured to get an all-display design Lenovo Z5 , the Chinese phone maker's latest premium smartphone, is all set to launch today at the China Film Director Center in Beijing. The launch event, according to the official invite, will begin at 2pm local time (11:30am IST). Key highlights of the smartphone include an almost-bezel-less display with a rumoured 95 percent screen-to-body ratio. Apart from that, the Lenovo Z5 is expected to sport a vertical dual camera setup, a glass body, and a metal frame to give it a premium look. As per previous rumours, the Lenovo Z5 is  rumoured  to sport an AI-based dual camera module. The company teases it will offer up to 4TB of storage with "particle technology", and up to 45 days of standby time. Lenovo VP Cha

Moto G6, Moto G6 Play Set to Launch in India Today: How to Watch Live Stream    HIGHLIGHTS The Moto G6 India launch event will be live streamed on YouTube Launch event is scheduled to start at 11:45am IST Motorola will not be launching the Moto G6 Plus in India today The  Moto G6  and  Moto G6 Play  affordable smartphones will be launched in India today at an event Motorola is hosting in New Delhi. The Moto G6 and Moto G6 Play India launch comes roughly a month and a half after the  global unveiling of the two handsets  in Brazil; notably, the  Moto G6 Plus  model that was also unveiled in Brazil will not be launched for the domestic market at today’s event. The Moto G6 has been confirmed to be an Amazon-exclusive, while the Moto G6 Play will be available only via Flipkart. The two smartphones will take over from last year’s Moto G5s series in the Lenovo-owned brand’s portfolio.  How to watch Moto G6 India launch live stream The Moto G6 India launch will be

Moto G6 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro vs Honor 7X vs Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime: Price, Specifications Compared HIGHLIGHTS Moto G6 is priced at $249 Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro starts at Rs. 13,999 The Honor 7X comes in 32GB and 64GB storage options Lenovo-owned Motorola  unveiled  the much-awaited  Moto G6  on Thursday to take on various compelling budget-friendly options from rivals. The new smartphone has a bunch of features to persuade buyers. These include preset Dolby Audio modes, dual camera setup, vanilla Android Oreo experience, and a premium-looking 3D glass back. Also, there are preloaded functions such as Selective Focus, Group Selfie Mode, Spot Color, and Moto Actions to distinguish the user experience. But the price segment of the Moto G6 has some of the popular affordable models that could incline your buying decision. These include the  Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro ,  Honor 7X , and  Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime . We take a look at all the major differences b