Sonos speakers can now be default playback options for Google Assistant

Even with an ongoing patent infringement lawsuit between the two companies, Sonos and Google are working on new features to benefit its users. You can now use Sonos speakers as the default playback option for Google Assistant. So, if you request a song through Google Assistant, it can automatically play on the paired Sonos speaker. Google Assistant will let you have multiple default speakers, so different Sonos devices can be paired with different Google devices. You can set this up through the Google Home app.

Source: The Verge

Select Samsung devices like Galaxy S20, Galaxy Z Flip now support wireless Android Auto

Samsung is the first third-party phone maker to support wireless Android Auto. The company's newest phones, which include the Galaxy S20 series and Galaxy Z Flip, will support the wireless connection standard. It won't include Samsung's entire lineup, though. Under the cut, you'll see all the phones that support wireless Android Auto.

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Blizzard said to be working on TV adaptations for 'Diablo' and 'Overwatch'

Ever wanted to see shows based on Blizzard games Diablo and Overwatch? You might get your wish soon. Nick van Dyk, president of Activation-Blizzard, posted on his LinkedIn a project description on TV adaptations for the two games. He writes, “Executive producer of Diablo, a TV adaptation of Blizzard Entertainment’s IP, rendered in anime style. The show is currently in pre-production for distribution worldwide through Netflix. With my creative partner, developed and sold an animated series based Blizzard’s Overwatch franchise.”

While we know that Netflix will be working on the Diablo series, we don't know who will be developing the Overwatch series. But we'll keep our eye out for any updates.

Source: MobileSyrup

Instagram now lets Canadian users add music to Stories

After waiting years for the feature to come to Canada, Instagram and Facebook users can now add music clips to their Stories. According to Facebook, if the song you want to put has lyrics, these will automatically show up and can be used as reference points of what part of the song you want to include in your Story. The lyrics might have different animation or text styles, which you can access by tapping on them. It can be manipulated in the same way you would other stickers. The Instagram Stories question feature will now also have music, allowing your friends to reply to your query using a song from the music library.

It's now also possible for Canadians to add videos with music in the new music section on your Facebook profile. Aside from that, you can pin songs to the top of your profile, too. Facebook said it collaborated with local artists and labels to make sure Canadian artists are prominent on its platform. The new features should already be available on both platforms.

Source: MobileSyrup