Tidal now supports Google Chromecast

The latest update for the Tidal app on Android and iOS brings Google Chromecast support. Now you can send audio and video to a Google Chromecast dongle. There’s already a Cast option that appears in the playback screen. Your smartphone will be the default source but the app will now show Chromecast devices as long as both sources are connected to the same wireless source. The app also gets the requisite software bug patches and play queue improvements. Version 1.14.0 should be rolling out to its users already.

Source: CNET

CloudPlayer now allows all users save playlists

What used to be a feature only available to subscribers is now coming to the non-paying users of CloudPlayer. You can now save your cloud playlists so you can use it on your multiple Android devices. CloudPlayer by doubleTwist is described by Android Community’s Ida Torres as personal music streaming service. It doesn’t just play the songs stored on your device but also those stored in your Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive. As mentioned, the new update now allows everyone backup and restore playlists you’ve made.  The latest version of CloudPlayer should be heading your way soon so keep an eye out for that update.

Source: CloudPlayer

Square Enix introduces ‘HITMAN Companion’ app for iOS and Android

Players of Square Enix’s HITMAN game are in for a treat. You now have a new companion app to help you out when you assassinate people. Aptly calleda HITMAN Companion, the free app keeps you in the loop about the latest news and updates added to the game. It’s considered a rather helpful feature with HITMAN’s episodic nature. Aside from that, the app will send out notifications when Elusive Targets are released. And while you’re playing the game, the app can show you the image of your target, which comes in handy when you’re playing an Elusive Target Contract. Aside from that, you’ll see a countdown timer and a briefing video for the duration of the contract. The app is available for download on both iOS and Android.

Source: Touch Arcade

Apple Music on Android fixes music playback and playlist bugs

The latest update for Apple Music on Android brings some much needed bug fixes. Version 0.9.11 resolves a playback issue that could result in songs skipping over the first two seconds of the music. Another fix introduced in the update remedies issues with albums appearing in an “unexpected order” when added to a playlist.

If you’ve been meaning to try Apple Music on Android, your device needs to run on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean or higher. The app is free for download on Google Play but you’ll need to be a subscriber to use the streaming service. It costs per month $9.99 for individual use or $14.99 for families and you get a 90-day free trial run.

Source: Cult of Mac