Google Chrome will block flash content from next month, make HTML5 default in December

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Google has been planning to make HTML 5 default on Chrome for sometime. Today, the company has announced that starting September, Chrome will block behind the scenes Flash content.

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Facebook will now block ad blockers on desktop

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In a bid to improve the ads it shows users, Facebook has announced that it will circumvent ad blockers on the desktop website. However, the social network is giving users the control to block ads from certain businesses, as well as ads. Continue reading “Facebook will now block ad blockers on desktop”

Microsoft Translator apps get Phrasebooks and the Bilingual Dictionary

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Microsoft has updated its Translator apps with two new features for quicker and improved communications. Dubbed as Phrasebooks and the Bilingual Dictionary, the features are available on Microsoft Translator apps for iOS, Android, and Amazon Fire. Continue reading “Microsoft Translator apps get Phrasebooks and the Bilingual Dictionary”

Sony Playstation 4 Neo tipped to go official next month

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Sony is expected to unveil its next generation Play Station in September, according to a new report from Gameblog. The high-end PS4 is tipped to be called as Neo and come with 4K support.

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Google Maps for Android gets WiFi only mode and ability to save on SD Card

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Google has officially updated Maps for Android with a Wi-Fi-only option that was being tested last month.

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Google acquires cloud commerce company Orbitera

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Google has acquired Orbitera which provides a commerce platform that makes buying and selling software in the cloud easy for software vendors, service providers and IT channel organizations. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue reading “Google acquires cloud commerce company Orbitera”

Pokemon Go updated with XP bug fixes, nearby Pokemon UI tweaks and more

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Pokemon Go, the most popular viral mobile game that became an internet sensation has received an update which bumps the app to version 0.33.0 for Android and 1.3.0 for iOS.

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Facebook is testing Express WiFi service in India

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Facebook is testing an Express WiFi service in India and is in talks with  Internet Service Providers (ISPs) for a commercial launch. The social network has completed a pilot roll out of 125 rural public Wi-Fi hotspots in the country with a tie-up with state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.
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MacBook Pro 2016 may sport Touch ID and OLED function keys

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A report in May stated that Apple will refresh its MacBook Pro lineup in 2016 with thinner and lighter design. Now, another source has told 9to5Mac that the 2016 MacBook Pro lineup will come with Touch ID and OLED function keys. Continue reading “MacBook Pro 2016 may sport Touch ID and OLED function keys”

Sony Xperia XR surfaces , Samsung Z2 Tizen smartphone launching soon – FoneArena Daily

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Now you can place food orders via Zomato and Swiggy directly from Google Search

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Google is making it even easier for you to place food orders and book a table at your favourite restaurant via Search. The company is integrating Zomato and Swiggy directly into Search.

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Apple Watch 2 tipped to sport bigger battery, GPS and LTE support, two versions expected

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Apple is expected to make its next generation Watch more powerful with new features. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has issued a research note that talks about possible upgrades for the Apple Watch 2.

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New iPhone 7 may come with pressure sensitive home button and dual cameras

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We have seen a number of rumors about the upcoming iPhone 7 since the beginning of this year. Now, a report from Bloomberg says that the iPhone 7 will feature pressure sensitive home button.

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