iOS 9 to bring high-quality Apple Music audio playback on mobile data

Current Apple Music users who have been complaining how you get higher-quality audio over Wi-Fi than on data are going to get the upgrade they want. In the third beta of iOS 9, users are given the option to select high-quality streaming over cellular connection. It can be seen under the Music options in the Settings app.

Once iOS 9 is unveiled in the fall, users will get that option. However, there are pitfalls to a higher-quality stream, too. You use up more data and battery when you stream. And Apple even warns that playback might not be as smooth as you hope. But if you don’t mind this, then you at least have the option when the mobile operating system update comes out.

Source: Mashable

Apple celebrates iPhone appreciation with new series of ads

iPhone is Apple's most important and profitable product, it is also the nerve-centre of various expanding ecosystems (i.e. HealthKit, watchOS, CarPlay, AirPlay, HomeKit). The latest series of ads titled 'If it's not an iPhone," celebrate iPhone ownership while possibly shooting missives at some rival devices that have copied aspects of the iPhone's look and feel. The new ads have a slick yet playful vibe, reminiscent of the classic iPod advertisements of years past.

Source: Apple

Google brings stickers and location-sharing to Messenger

We’re not quite sure why Google’s Messenger app exists alongside Hangouts. But the former is getting some new features. Version 1.4 of the app adds sticker packs to make texting a bit more interesting (or annoying, depending on who you ask). You can download up to three packs, some of them are even animated. You also get location-sharing capability. Like with Hangouts, you get a small screenshot of a map with coordinates. It also has a quick launch link that redirects to Google Maps. Google also improved scrolling to make it easier for you to look through archives of texts. The update seems to be making its way to Messenger users already but it isn’t showing up on the Play Store just yet.

Source: GreenBot

Acer debuts refreshed Aspire Z3-710 all-in-one PC

Canada is finally getting the refreshed Aspire Z3-710 all-in-one PC. This AIO is built with a 23.8-inch Full HD display with 10-point multi-touch capability. Shipping with Windows 8.1, it supports the free Windows 10 upgrade when the new operating system iteration comes out. It’s powered by an Intel Core Ci7-4785T processor, 16GB of memory, and 2TB hard drive. Other features include DVD Super Multi optical drive, 1080p Full HD webcam, and stereo speakers with Acer TrueHarmony and Dolby Digital Plus Home Theater. When it comes to ports and connectivity options, you get three USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports, two HDMI ports, SD card reader, and 802.11ac wireless support.

The Aspire Z3-710-EB53 is available with limited one-year parts and labor warranty at leading online retailers in Canada with a suggested retail price of $1,299.