Apple Music For Android Exits Beta

Apple updated its Music app for Android devices. The 1.0 app adds a single feature in its full release and an graphic equalizer tool for adjusting sound levels. 

Apple says the app also received a variety of performance, playback, and stability improvements. Apple Music for Android allows people to create personalized stations, as well as listen to tracks on demand. 

Apple Music for Android includes Beats1 Radio, and supports local caching for offline playback. The app itself is free to download from the Google Play Store, however the service costs $10 per month for users.

Source: Google Play Store

Meet The Android Powered BlackBerry DTEK50

BlackBerry officially announces the mid-range BlackBerry DTEK50, offering solid performance and power, but with a price of just $299 USD. The DTEK50 packs a 5.2-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 617 processor, 3GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

The DTEK50 comes pre loaded with BlackBerry features such as BlackBerry Messenger, BlackBerry Hub, and BlackBerry's DTEK software. BlackBerry claims the DTEK50 is the “most secure Android smartphone” with enhancements to the OS as well as a secure boot process. The device is also said to get Google's monthly security patches.

Source: ShopBlackBerry.com

Pokémon Go Available On Android And iOS, In Select Countries (APK Link Included)

Pokémon GO is now available on Android. The augmented reality game made in partnership with Ingress maker Niantic Labs allows users to collect train and battle Pokémon characters in the real world. The game is still rolling out on the Play Store and might initially only be available in the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.

Pokémon GO is free to play, However we are seeing reports the app installs but will not run on the Android N Developer Preview. Otherwise, it is available on devices running Android 4.3 and above (if you're not able to download Pokémon GO via the Google Play Store, follow the APK link below for download).


Source: Niantic Labs, Google Play Store, iTunes, direct APK link

Google Officially Announces Android N "Nougat"

Google today revealed the name for Android N "Nougat". Google did not specify the number designation for Android Nougat. 

Android Nougat is available in beta to select devices and is set to be released in full later this summer.


Source: Google via Twitter

Apple Reportedly In Talks To Buy Jay-Z Owned Tidal

According to a new report out of the Wall Street Journal. Apple is in talks to acquire Tidal the Jay-Z owned streaming service. While specific details are unclear at this point Apple acquiring Tidal would give it a leg up when it comes to negotiating for exclusive streaming rights.

Tidal is currently owned by Jay Z and a variety of other artists including Kanye West, Beyonce, Chris Martin, Jack White, and many more. 

Negotiations between Apple and Jay-Z are reportedly still early and may not result in a deal according to the reports.

Jay-Z initially purchased Tidal for $56 million just over a year ago from Swedish company Aspiro. The rapper gave artists and bands a small stake in the company. The service currently has around 4.2 million paying subscribers.

A Tidal spokesperson has gone on record to said the company has not held talks with Apple.

Download Google's Stock Android Phone Dialer On Any Phone Running Android Marshmallow

You can now replace your stock Android Phone dialer with the stock Google Phone dialer app. 

The requirement for install are for your phone to be run Android Marshmallow and that's it. The app is free, earlier versions could be used on some phones (i.e. my LG G5) but not others it now seems that all Marshmallow phones supported as of now. 

Check it out at the Google Play Store link, and if it does not show up for you there head over to the Google Drive APK link below.


Source: Google Play Store, Google Drive APK link

Incipio Acquires Skullcandy For $177 Million

Accessory maker Incipio will soon purchase headphone manufacturer Skullcandy. Incipio is paying $5.75 per share for Skullcandy which comes out to around $177 million. 


Source: The Wall Street Journal

Google Glass Support Site Confirms Google Glass Enterprise Edition

Google’s website shows safety information page can be found for Google Glass Enterprise Edition. No other editions of Glass seem to be present on the website, and the section on ordering Glass only shows how to cancel or change an order, and how to return Glass.

Aside from the name change and the absence of buying information the Google Glass website is mostly the same as before.

Source: Google Glass support page

Motorola Dismisses Rumors Of Classic RAZR Comeback

Motorola has been teasing a date of June 9. Everyone thought Motorola would be re-releasing the RAZR phone but unfortunately this won’t be the case.

A Motorola spokesperson denied that the RAZR will make a comeback in an online statement seen below.

" The RAZR was one of the most iconic phones ever designed and redefined how stylish a mobile phone can be. While Moto is not re-releasing the RAZR, we will transform mobile again on June 9. "

Source: Telegraph

Samsung Announces Gear Fit 2 Wearable And Gear Icon X Earbuds

Samsung today announced two new fitness wearables. The Gear Fit 2 is a second generation activity tracker with GPS and heart rate monitor. Like the original the Fit 2 has a curved, Super AMOLED touchscreen that can be used to track activity as well as check notifications.

The device can record workouts automatically and transfer fitness data to Samsung's S Health app and play locally stored music. The Fit 2 runs Samsung's Tizen operating system sports a 200mAh battery and goes on sale June 10.

The Icon X is a pair of Bluetooth wireless earbuds. Each earbud contains its own 47mAh battery. The carrying case holds another 315mAh battery to recharge the earbuds. The Icon X are activated when users place them in their ears. The earbuds are able to track distance, speed, duration, pulse, and burned calorie data, and offers voice guidance for feedback during workouts and also stores up to 1,000 songs with 4 GB of internal storage. The earbuds feature capacitive controls to make them easier to use.

The Samsung Gear Fit 2 will launch in the U.S. on June 10 for $179, while the Gear Icon X will follow later in Q3 for $199. Like the Gear S2, the devices will work with all Android phones running version 4.4 and up.