Microsoft updates Cortana for iOS, introduces new look and better performance

Microsoft is looking to improve the capabilities of Cortana on Apple’s platform with this latest update. The company changed up the look of its artificial intelligence assistant app to make it simpler to supposedly offer a better user experience. Some of the new changes include being able to create reminders on the app in a simpler and faster way as well as getting a new look for the profile and settings page for managing preferences. According to Microsoft, they’ve also tweaked performance to make sure there are faster page transitions and app responsiveness. On top of that, the update also brings the usual bug fixes and performance improvements.

Source: MacRumors

'Monument Valley 2' finally gets Android release date on November 6

Indie puzzle game Monument Valley is back. Its sequel, the aptly named Monument Valley 2, has been available on iOS first but now it's finally making its way to Android in the coming month. The launch trailer for the UsTwo Games-developed Monument Valley 2 shows a November 6 release date on both the Google Play Store and Amazon Underground. You can already pre-register for the game on the Play Store so you can be alerted when the game officially comes out. 

Source: Android Central 

Google Pixel 2 phones to get three-year software update support

We've lived with two-year software update for so long that getting an extra year is a big deal. And it seems Google is willing to give this to it Pixel 2 and 2 XL owners. The tech giant just updated its support page showing that the new Pixels are getting three years for both security patches and software updates. Security patches have had the three-year promise for a while but the software update extension is definitely a welcome change. And if Google continues to release Android updates on a yearly basis, then it's possible your Pixel 2 will receive up to Android R by the year 2020. 

Source: Android Police 

Samsung's new Gear Sport smartwatch can control smart devices with a turn of its bezel

Samsung's newest smartwatch comes with a feature that wasn't really highlighted when it launched in August: the ability to control Samsung's smart home appliances. The Gear Sport, a Tizen-powered wearable, is compatible with Samsung Connect, the company's home automation platform to control everything from lights to TVs to door locks. With the turn of its bezel, you'll be able to control the aforementioned appliances. A few caveats to this, though, you'll need a compatible smartphone with the Samsung Connect app and the appliances need to be connected to the same Smart Things Hub or Samsung Connect Home Wi-Fi router.  

Source: GSMArena