Google officially drops Google+ sign-ins for Play Games

Google has decoupled Google+ from yet another one of its services. You no longer have to use your Google+ account to access Google Play Games (which we reported a bit about earlier). Now, you’ll get a new Gamer ID that you can setup right from the Google Play Games app. It even lets you choose from over 40 avatars to accompany your account. This Gamer ID is linked to your email and you can decide if you want your activity public or private.

The new sign-in process is also in place, which only requires you to enter your account credentials once per account instead of per game. If you haven’ tried Google Play Games yet, you’ll be prompted to pick a Gamer ID when you enter the app. If you’re an existing user, you’ll be prompted to create a Gamer ID from a Play-integrated title.

Source: Official Android Blog | Via: Engadget

Samsung to stream Galaxy S7 launch on Gear VR

If you own a Gear VR, you can watch Samsung’s MWC launch of the Galaxy S7 in virtual reality. What you’ll need to have is a Samsung device and a Gear VR (of course). You would also need to download the Unpacked 360 View app from the Oculus Store. Once Sunday comes, all you need to do is open the app and watch the new Galaxy devices be presented to you in all its VR glory.

If you don’t have the VR headset and don’t particularly care for it, you can still stream it right from your desktop or download the same app from Google Play. And no, you don’t have to be a Samsung user to access the app.

Source: Droid Life

Vimeo adds Chromecast support for Android app

It’s a strange thing. Why it took Vimeo almost a year before it brought Chromecast support for its Android app when they released it for their iOS app in February of 2015. Better late than never, we guess. Now, the Android app is at par with iOS app as it’ll let you beam whatever you’re watching on your Chromecast-powered TV or monitor.

Source: Engadget

US Department of Defense to standardize Windows 10 for over 4 million seats

Microsoft and Windows 10 got a great vote of confidence today from the US Department of Defense which plans to standardize the OS across 4 million seats.

According to the Office of the DoD CIO the Secretary of Defense has directed all U.S. DoD agencies to begin the rapid deployment of the Microsoft Windows 10 throughout their respective organizations for information systems currently utilizing Microsoft Operating Systems. From laptops to desktops to mobile devices, including Surface devices, the DoD is targeting its Windows 10 upgrade for completion in a year, an unprecedented move for a customer with the size and complexity of the DoD.

the DoD will be the single largest enterprise deployment of Windows 10 to date. Head on over to the Windows blog for more details.

Source: Microsoft