Microsoft to finally redesign Windows 10 icons

It's long overdue, but Microsoft is finally refreshing the icons on Windows 10. It should be coming to the core apps in the months ahead, starting with the Calendar and Mail apps. Those in the Release Preview for Windows Insiders can already see the new look for these two apps.

According to Microsoft's design team, they aim to break away from the colourless, flat-looking icons to make ones that match the company's branding. At the same time, their goal is to make it easier for you to spot these programs.

Source: Engadget

Disney+ is coming to Vizio's smart TV platform

A case of better late than never, Vizio's SmartCast TV platform will be getting Disney+. Users will no longer need to stream the platform through Chromecast or AirPlay 2. The streaming service will be coming to SmartCast TVs from 2016 to later. It now joins the likes of Netflix and Amazon on Vizio TVs.

Source: The Verge

Sonos speakers can now be default playback options for Google Assistant

Even with an ongoing patent infringement lawsuit between the two companies, Sonos and Google are working on new features to benefit its users. You can now use Sonos speakers as the default playback option for Google Assistant. So, if you request a song through Google Assistant, it can automatically play on the paired Sonos speaker. Google Assistant will let you have multiple default speakers, so different Sonos devices can be paired with different Google devices. You can set this up through the Google Home app.

Source: The Verge

Select Samsung devices like Galaxy S20, Galaxy Z Flip now support wireless Android Auto

Samsung is the first third-party phone maker to support wireless Android Auto. The company's newest phones, which include the Galaxy S20 series and Galaxy Z Flip, will support the wireless connection standard. It won't include Samsung's entire lineup, though. Under the cut, you'll see all the phones that support wireless Android Auto.

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