Samsung rumoured to be unveiling Galaxy Note 5 mid-August to oneup 'iPhone 6s' launch

If you follow Samsung's schedule for releases, the next Note device should show up at IFA Berlin conference. But it would seem they won't be following this schedule, if rumours are to be believed, that is. A source told The Wall Street Journal that Samsung plans to unveil its next Galaxy Note device at a special event in the U.S. around mid-August. The move is supposedly meant to preempt the publicity for the latest iPhone iteration (iPhone 6s or whatever it's new name will be). If this pushes through, Samsung will be joining the line of big tech companies that prefer to hold special events for their launches (Apple, Google, and Microsoft). 

Source: The Wall Street Journal | Via: Apple Insider 

Microsoft cutting support for some of its MSN-branded apps

Microsoft is cutting more things from its stables. This time, the company plans to discontinue some  of its MSN-branded apps for all platforms (Windows, iOS, and Android). These include MSN Health & Fitness, MSN Travel, and MSN Food & Drink. The discontinuation is happening in waves in the next few months. Food & Drink and Travel will be discontinued by September 28, while Health & Fitness by November 1. Some of the content from these pages will be available in other places, like MSN's home page. 

Source: ZDNet 

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

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