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Thanks to an exclusive deal with Flipkart, HTC has brought the HTC U11+ to India. And it's the top-specced model to boot, the one with 6GB of RAM and 128GB storage. There's no choice in colors, though, there's only Amazing Silver. The price is INR 57,000, compared to INR 46,000 for the base U11 (also the 128GB model). You can get it on monthly installments between 3 and 12 months (at a price of INR 19,000 to INR 4,750 a month respectively). HTC U11+ (Amazing Silver) arrives in India via Flipkart A Pixel 2 XL (with similar hardware) is INR 65,000 for the 4GB/64GB model (and it... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2sfzOca via IFTTT

The Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro are getting an important update - version 8.0.0.127 (SP1C00). The change log is a laundry list of optimizations and fixes. The bug where the camera would occasionally fail to open or display a black screen has been squashed. The Beautify feature has been improved with "special touches" based on the subject's gender. Wireless connectivity got some major fixes too. You can now connect to hidden Wi-Fi networks without issue and you can pause audio when playing over in-car Bluetooth. Related, SIMs from carriers in countries with multiple time zones no... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2E8EbeD via IFTTT

Apple will allow payments with Alipay in all its 41 stores in mainland China, Financial Times reported. The partnership between the manufacturer and the Alibaba affiliate marks the first time a third-party mobile payment platform makes its way in any of the 500 Apple stores globally. Apple sold 41.1 million smartphones in China in 2017 and generated net sales of $44.7 billion, but still struggles to to push its own Apple Pay platform. Alipay, on the other hand, is a market leader in China, where along with its rival WeixinPay accounts for $11.4 trillion of payments in 2016. Eyeing... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2C2Lgr4 via IFTTT

Telegram has added streaming support on the Android app. Videos can now be watched without downloading them first. Clicking on the video will start streaming and you can watch it instantly. Telegram video streaming • auto-night mode The update also adds auto-night mode on Android. The app can now automatically switch to the night mode at night or in a dark environment. These changes are available in the latest v4.8 of the app. Telegram also announced a new login widget for websites. Websites can now have the Telegram widget to authenticate new users, similar to Facebook,... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2EbevxK via IFTTT

According to @evleaks, the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will come in four colors: Midnight Black, Lilac Purple, Titanium Gray and Coral Blue. Yesterday we saw the duo in purple, today comes the blue version of the S9+. We think we have the complete set. Renders by dbrand do a good job of portraying the black S9 duo. Then there are these renders (with a transparent case) that show off the gray one (courtesy of MyTrendyPhone.no). And for completeness sake, the purple color from yesterday. Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ in Midnight Black, Titanium Gray and Lilac... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2ErSnPe via IFTTT

Screen notches - not just for expensive flagships anymore. FCC certified (and described in good detail) what could be the Huawei P20 Lite (model name ANE-LX1). It will have an extra tall 19:9 screen, including the notch. The screen has a resolution of 2,280 x 1,080px and (if we're reading the schematic right) the diagonal should be around 6.1". The phone itself will measure 148 x 70mm. On the back of the phone is a dual camera (vertically oriented). Of course, the FCC doesn't list the camera resolution. A fingerprint reader is not included in the schematic. Additional info... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2Bfi9UE via IFTTT

Apple responded to US Senate in a letter on the issues with throttling the CPU in older iPhones, prices of battery replacement and similar eventual scenario with future devices. The company acknowledged it failed to communicate the problem and is considering a refund for those who paid the full price of $79 for a battery replacement. Apple also said that iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus have hardware updates so they will not experience massive CPU-throttling like older iDevices. In response to Senator John Thune, head of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2BJf3JO via IFTTT

Last night Apple released the second Beta of iOS 11.3 to developers. It's notable in that it lets us have a first look of Apple's proposed solution to how we can monitor our Battery Health and control what Apple is calling the 'Peak Performance Capability' of our iPhones. Apple has been very verbose to label this 'Beta' within the release so expect things to change, but see what we have. For iPhone 6 and later, iOS 11.3 adds new features to show battery health and a recommendation if a battery needs to be replaced. These can be found in Settings > Battery > Battery Health... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2scRo0l via IFTTT

Sony Xperia XZ Premium owners started receiving the latest firmware update for their phones. The build number moves from 47.1.A.12.34 to 47.1.A.12.75 and brings February security update that fixes "Meltdown" and "Spectre" CPU vulnerabilities. Sony Xperia XZ Premium security update The new firmware is version 47.1.A.12.75 and it doesn't mention any other changes, so chances are you won't notice much difference in terms of user experience. The 120MB size also suggests no major changes. The upgrade is now seeding to dual-SIM phones, but single-SIM versions should be getting it... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2BM8Tsc via IFTTT

A upcoming Samsung smartphone just appeared on AnTuTu's website, sporting the model number SM-C9150, being powered by a Snapdragon 660 mated to 6GB of RAM and running Android 7.1.1. At the time of writing it's most probable that this device will prove to be the Samsung Galaxy C10 or C10 Plus for China, although it could be named under the J series elsewhere as the Galaxy C7 (2017) before. The screenshot from the device's profile in AnTuTu doesn't give out much information and some of the information it does is a bit questionable. First, the 1920x1080px resolution indicates an 16:9... from GSMArena.com - Latest articles http://ift.tt/2BK9z1s via IFTTT

New Destiny 2 Crimson Days Event Begins Soon, Check Out The Rewards    GameSpot Destiny 2's Valentine's Day event returns, more generous than ever    Polygon Destiny 2's Crimson Days event includes a new map and 2v2 Clash combat    PC Gamer Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2C3x410 via Technology

Overwatch Year Of The Dog Event Begins Soon, Adds A New Map    GameSpot Overwatch's 'Year Of The Dog' Event Starts Tomorrow: Here's What's In It    Forbes 'Overwatch' update adds Thailand-inspired Capture the Flag map    Engadget Developer Update | Happy Year of the Dog! | Overwatch    YouTube Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2silgIy via Technology

Cities: Skylines is free on Steam right now    Polygon 'Cities: Skylines' (ALL) Free On Steam This Weekend    WorthPlaying.com Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2BiRwyu via Technology

White House staff secretary Rob Porter has resigned following newly published reports alleging that he physically abused his two ex-wives. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2nVbF5p via Latest News

HUALIEN, Taiwan (AP) — Rescuers worked Wednesday to free people trapped after a strong earthquake near Taiwan's east coast caused several buildings to cave in and tilt dangerously. At least six people were killed and 76 could not be contacted following the quake. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2BMUWKL via Latest News

WASHINGTON ― Republicans think they have a bill to avert a government shutdown and significantly raise spending caps ― a bipartisan deal months in the making. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2GWymyH via Latest News

Elon Musk's SpaceX successfully launched its powerful new rocket from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2E9BeKU via Latest News

One of President Donald Trump's evangelical advisers turned heads this week after suggesting that believers do not need to get vaccinated against the flu because "Jesus himself gave us the" shot. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2nQxwL1 via Latest News

The Democrat spoke for more than eight hours on the House floor Wednesday, adamant that she would not support any long-term budget deal without a commitment from House Speaker Paul Ryan to allow a chamber vote on protecting young undocumented immigrants. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2Be57ad via Latest News

Japan’s Imperial Household has denied speculation that the postponement of Princess Mako’s wedding was due to tabloid reports of a row over money in her fiancé’s family. The Emperor’s granddaughter was due to marry her college sweetheart Kei Komuro, a 26-year-old paralegal, in a high-profile wedding in November after announcing their engagement last year. However, the nuptials were postponed this week with the Imperial Household Agency citing “a series of important ceremonies next year”, in apparent reference to the planned abdication of the Emperor and the handover of power to his son. The abrupt announcement came as something of a surprise in Japan, less than a month before a traditional betrothal ceremony was scheduled to formalise the engagement and pave the way to the wedding. However, a series of weekly magazine reports focusing on Mr Komuro and his family would most likely have created an uncomfortable backdrop to wedding preparations in recent weeks. The reports focus on a row

The discussion site bans all faked pornography that uses people's faces without their permission. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2FXahq9 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

A House of Commons committee is in Washington to question Google, Facebook and Twitter on fake news. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BKz7eK via Online Shopping in Pakistan

A former moderator for the social network recalls some of the content she had to tackle. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2FXwF2O via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Thirty-six people are charged for their alleged involvement in running a giant cyber-crime site. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2ENYRWa via Online Shopping in Pakistan

A Buzzfeed investigation says Russian trolls have been posing as black activists on the site. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EaijLI via Online Shopping in Pakistan

The new design launches days after the company announced a strong fourth quarter. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2BJxHB9 via Online Shopping in Pakistan

The glasses are equipped with facial recognition technology and connect to a database of suspects. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2Eqv20g via Online Shopping in Pakistan

The world's most powerful rocket successfully lifts clear of its pad on historic maiden flight. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EmCWHV via Online Shopping in Pakistan

The government says it will strictly enforce rights to improve conditions for millions of workers. from BBC News - Technology http://ift.tt/2EMR6jA via Online Shopping in Pakistan

Amazon launches Whole Foods deliveries in four cities    USA TODAY Amazon unveils Whole Foods grocery delivery service, free for 2-hour Prime orders over $35    GeekWire Amazon starts delivering Whole Foods groceries by Prime Now    The Verge Dallas and Austin first with Amazon Prime Now deliveries from Whole Foods stores    Dallas News (blog) Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2E9ouDN via Technology

Uber is just too underhanded to play the underdog against Waymo    The Verge How Uber and Google went from 'brothers' to enemies    fox2now.com Uber ex-CEO Kalanick: self-driving car beef linked to Google CEO Page's ire over talent loss    WKYC-TV Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2BhmUxd via Technology

Your smart TV may be prey for hackers and collecting more info than you realize, 'Consumer Reports' warns    USA TODAY Samsung and Roku smart TVs are easy prey for hackers, says Consumer Reports    BGR 'Consumer Reports' Says Roku, Samsung Smart TVs Have Security Vulnerabilities    NPR Samsung TV Portal    Samsung Samsung and Roku Smart TVs Vulnerable to Hacking, Consumer Reports Finds    ConsumerReports.org Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2nPf2uw via Technology

Here's a Look At The 157 Emojis Arriving This Year    PCMag Superheroes, supervillains among 157 new emoji coming to iOS later this year    AppleInsider (press release) (blog) Developers Report Recent Enforcement of Stricter Rules for Emoji Use in iOS Apps    Mac Rumors 🦞 Lobster Emoji - Emojipedia    Emojipedia After petition, urging from King, lobster emoji to be added    WMTW Portland Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2Ebja31 via Technology

New Study Suggests Apple Watch Heart Rate Sensor Can Detect Early Signs of Diabetes    Mac Rumors Apple Watch can detect early signs of diabetes with 85% accuracy, study finds    AppleInsider (press release) (blog) Cardiogram's DeepHeart Neural Net Can Detect Diabetes and Prediabetes with Apple Watch, Android Wear    The Mac Observer Autonomic Imbalance as a Predictor of Metabolic Risks, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, and Mortality | The Journal ...    Oxford Academic - Oxford University Press Apple Watch and other wearables can detect diabetes, study finds    CNET Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2EQ9tDW via Technology

Reddit bans the 'deepfake' AI porn it helped spawn    Engadget Pornhub, Reddit Ban AI-Generated Fake Porn Videos    ExtremeTech Reddit bans 'Deepfakes' subreddit, the home of the fake Witcher porn    PC Gamer Pornhub Is Banning AI-Generated Fake Porn Videos, Says They're Nonconsensual    Motherboard Pornhub, Twitter and Reddit ban AI-generated fake porn, slamming users who upload content featuring celebrities and ...    Daily Mail Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2FWUdor via Technology

Google and Nest reunite in push to add AI to every gadget    CNET Nest is rejoining Google to better compete with Amazon and Apple    The Verge Google is reabsorbing Nest, the smart home company it bought for $3.2 billion in 2014    Business Insider Nest to join forces with Google's hardware team. | Nest    Nest Google May Reunite With Nest as It Takes on Amazon    Wall Street Journal Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2ENaQ6F via Technology

Report: Google considering a game streaming service, console hardware    Ars Technica Google reportedly exploring game streaming powered by Chromecast    The Verge What type of games does Google's 'Yeti' have to include for you to pay a monthly subscription? [Poll]    9to5Google Google May Step Into Gaming With 'Yeti' Streaming Service — The Information    The Information Google hired a video games industry veteran who worked for both PlayStation and Xbox    Business Insider Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2FWsy6Z via Technology

GTA, Red Dead Company Responds To Battle Royale Phenomenon    GameSpot No, Red Dead Redemption 2 Will Not Be Delayed Again    Comicbook.com Why We Love Rockstar's Approach to Games – Unlocked 332    IGN Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2GUi49s via Technology

Key iPhone Source Code Gets Posted Online in 'Biggest Leak in History'    Motherboard iPhone Source Code Leaked On GitHub    Lifehacker Australia Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2BKfTGd via Technology

Hey Alexa, will you be my Valentine? Let your voice assistant help with romance    Digital Trends Amazon Echo Plus: souped-up smart home speaker is here    Irish Times Seniors can benefit from new 'smart' speakers    Agoura Hills Acorn The House That Spied on Me    Gizmodo Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2C359yf via Technology

Live Updates: Auto Expo 2018 Day 2 | Maruti to launch all new Swift today    India Today Auto Expo 2018: Maruti launches new, more spacious Swift at Rs 499000    Business Standard Auto Expo 2018: New Gen Maruti Suzuki Swift Launched In India; Priced From ₹ 4.99 Lakh    NDTVAuto.com Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2BeX1Oy via Technology

How the 2019 Ford Raptor Ranger compares to the Colorado ZR2    CNET How The Ford Ranger Raptor Measures Up To The Real Raptor    Jalopnik Ford Ranger Raptor: 5 things to know    SlashGear Ford Ranger Raptor revealed, but not for the US, or at least not yet    Autoblog (blog) Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2BLNVK8 via Technology

'Final Fantasy 15 Pocket Edition' Review - In Other Words, Final Fantasy 15    Touch Arcade Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition Is Exactly What Mobile Adaptations Should Aspire To    Shacknews The Evolution of Final Fantasy Battle Systems – Part 5: Continuous Change    Hardcore Gamer Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2FSPlk7 via Technology

Microsoft releases new Windows 10 preview with gaming, privacy, graphics, Eye Control, and Bluetooth improvements    VentureBeat Windows 10 'Redstone 4' test build adds diagnostics-delete button    ZDNet Microsoft is turning Progressive Web Apps into Windows apps    The Verge Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2nSkooS via Technology

Monster Hunter: World Shows How Destiny 2's Grind Could Improve    Kotaku New Destiny 2 Crimson Days Event Begins Soon, Check Out The Rewards    GameSpot Destiny 2's Valentine's Day event returns, more generous than ever    Polygon Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2C40UlZ via Technology

Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Gets Snubbed From EVO 2018 Games Lineup    Just Push Start 'Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite' News: Capcom's Newest Fighter Not Featured in EVO 2018    Christian Post Opinion: Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite's Evo Snub Is Not a Death Sentence (But It's Close)    Shacknews EVO - Twitter    Twitter Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2EuRiX3 via Technology

6 reasons why the Google Pixel 2 is the ideal phone for social media photographers    Business Insider Talk about a hot mic: Dodgy Pixel mobe audio lands Google in court    The Register Google sued over issues with the microphone on the original Pixel and Pixel XL    Phone Arena Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2siECxi via Technology

Overwatch's 'Year Of The Dog' Event Starts Tomorrow: Here's What's In It    Forbes Overwatch Update Will Let You Change Skins Before Match Starts    GameSpot 'Overwatch' update adds Thailand-inspired Capture the Flag map    Engadget Developer Update | Happy Year of the Dog! | Overwatch    YouTube Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2EmuBnP via Technology

New Fortnite Update Adds Crossbow And More This Week    GameSpot Mixer adds Fortnite to its NFL Red Zone-like HypeZone streams    VentureBeat Fortnite Reveals Valentine's Day Skins and New Crossbow Weapon    Game Rant What is the Fortnite shooting test and how will it affect gameplay?    Metro Full coverage from Technology - Google News http://ift.tt/2sehGPP via Technology

WASHINGTON ― Former Attorney General Eric Holder, who Republicans portrayed as anti-law enforcement for discussing police racial bias and investigating troubled police departments, said GOP attacks on the FBI and the Justice Department show the Trump administration’s claimed support for law enforcement is hollow. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2EqFW6d via Latest News

Openly gay Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon apparently gave Mike Pence the cold shoulder last month when the vice president asked for a meeting. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2nOTIoI via Latest News

A petition to remove an Oklahoma judge who sentenced a convicted child rapist to 15 years of probation is gaining serious momentum online. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2FVeFWv via Latest News

In an exclusive interview with NBC News' Cynthia McFadden, Jeanette Manfra, the head of cybersecurity at the Department of Homeland Security, says that 21 states were targeted during the 2016 election. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2E6nHiX via Latest News

Mercedes-Benz has apologised for "hurting the feelings" of the people of China for quoting the Dalai Lama on Instagram. The German auto giant became the latest of several international companies that have backpedalled recently for offending Chinese consumers with advertising or information that clashes with Beijing's official position on Tibet and other Chinese-claimed regions. Mercedes' seemingly benign post to its official Instagram account showed a Benz on a beach before rolling white-capped waves. "Look at situations from all angles, and you will become more open," the ad copy ran, citing the Dalai Lama, who is seen by Beijing as a separatist. "Start your week with a fresh perspective on life from the Dalai Lama," the carmaker wrote in the tagline. Mercedes' seemingly benign post to its official Instagram account showed a Benz on a beach before rolling white-capped waves The Zen post immediately drew criticism from Chinese internet users fo

She wishes to avoid the "misfortune that has often fallen upon other lottery winners" from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2E4Mhks via Latest News

Sheryl Sandberg discusses the importance of having equal partnership in the home, mentioning that children with active fathers do better both academically and in life. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2GTcx2W via Latest News

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A Black Lives Matter activist who made headlines last year when he leaped through police tape to grab a Confederate flag away from a protester was fatally shot in New Orleans early Tuesday morning. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2BK89Ei via Latest News

President Trump turned his Twitter attention on Wednesday to newly released 2016 text messages between a pair FBI agents who claim President Obama wanted “to know everything we’re doing.” from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines http://ift.tt/2nP2Qeb via Latest News