Sonos home audio systems to support Apple Music by end of 2015

Sonos users will have to wait just a bit before getting to blast Apple Music through their speakers. Apple and Sonos have confirmed that the companies are working towards the availability of Apple Music on Sonos systems by the end of the year. Apple’s new service is coming out in the U.S. on Tuesday, June 30 to coincide with the release of iOS 8.4 and developer seed of iOS 9.

Source: MacRumors

Sonos now bundling its PLAY:1 speakers for $379

Sonos is selling two of its PLAY:1 WiFi speakers, in sets of black or white,  for $379. Ideal for starting a multi-room or stereo speaker system for the home, PLAY:1's usually sell for around $220 each. Check out the details here.

Sonos releases limited edition Blue Note Play:1

To commemorate 75 years and counting of Blue Note Records and one of the most enduring labels in Jazz, Sonos is releasing the  PLAY:1 Blue Note Limited Edition. 

 

"Music is meant to convey an emotional message to the listener. You don't want anything interfering with that message and Sonos shares Blue Note's dedication to this," said Blue Note President, Don Was. "Fidelity is true. Give me the truth."

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Sonos allows multi-account control with controller app

Sonos home audio have been built for family sharing but the downside is you can only use a single account for each music service. That’s about to change with the new Sonos controller app beta that lets you switch accounts immediately without needing to sign in every time you want to switch.

Android users can control the Sonos setup from the lock screen and Playbar owners should notice better sound staging and balancing. The beta is available for Android, Mac, and PC and we should see the finished product before the year ends.

Source: Sonos | Via: Engadget