First impressions on the Surface 3

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

It took Microsoft three tries but it finally built the best possible 2-in-1 PC for consumers with the Surface 3. Microsoft repeated many of the strokes and flourishes that made the Surface Pro 3 arguably one of the best 12-inch notebook/tablet combinations out there, and by jettisoning the ill-received Windows RT for an ultimately more useful Window 8 and Windows 10 OS, gave users the device they've been wanting.

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Viber for Windows 10 unveiled at Microsoft’s Build event

Viber, the pioneering mobile communications platform offering free messaging, HD-quality phone and video calls, unveiled a new version of its app today at Microsoft Build in San Francisco. Viber’s new design is fully optimized for Windows 10’s responsive OS, creating a well-integrated product that blends seamlessly into the user experience of Windows 10.

“As one of the first chat apps to embrace Windows 10, Viber has taken advantage of new OS features to enhance a user’s communications experience on any Windows device ”

During the keynote presentation, a demonstration showed how Cortana voice commands could be used to send Viber messages and to start chatting with contacts quickly. Attendees will also be shown deep integration of Viber contact card data within the platform, allowing users to send messages and make voice and video calls via Viber more easily.

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TIDAL streaming music service expands its reach to 43 countries globally

TIDAL Jay-Z's premium streaming music service which launched last month to much fanfare by rounding-up the support of some very high-profile names in music. Aiming to ensure artists get paid fairly for the use of their music and that subscribers get access to the highest quality audio (at $19.99 per month), TIDAL also offers videos, curated content and exclusives that will take months to show up on other services, if at all. TIDAL just announced it covers more countries. Hit jump for the details.

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Google’s official texting app lets you fire away quick replies

It doesn’t seem to be as sophisticated as iOS implementation for quick replies to texts but it’s a step in the right direction. Google updates its default Messenger app (not Hangouts) to let you quickly reply to text messages from a notification. When the text comes in and you hit the Reply button at the bottom of the notification, it’ll take you to a full-screen quick reply view and hammer out that text. And yes, you can put emojis in there as well. If you opt to open the full Messenger app, you can also select that option there. The update should be heading your way soon.

Source: 9to5Google