Samsung Galaxy S6 gets ‘Avengers’-themed accessories

We’re not getting an Iron Man version of the Galaxy S6 Edge, there are now Avengers-branded cases for the Galaxy S6 from Mobile Fun. You can choose from the four iconic heroes: Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, and Captain America. Aside from that, there is also a wireless charger that comes in the shape of Captain America’s vibranium-steel shield. How cool is that?

The accessories are reportedly coming to the site within the next three to five days. The cases will cost US$54.99, while the wireless charger will retail for $69.99.

Source: Sammy Hub

Microsoft aims to show mobile-friendly websites in Bing

Not wanting to be left behind by Google, Microsoft plans to show more mobile-friendly sites when you use Bing on your smartphones. They’re planning on placing higher value and giving higher rankings to mobile-optimized sites. While they won’t completely ignore those that aren’t mobile-ready yet, they do intend to make these mobile-friendly sites float a bit closer to the top.

Microsoft also plans to release a tool that’ll let developers know if their content is ready for mobile. This feature isn’t coming out for the next few months but at least you get a heads up that this is coming.

Source: Bing Blogs | Via: Engadget

Sunrise calendar app makes scheduling easier

Having pertinent information on hand is always useful. That’s why the latest update for Microsoft’s Sunrise calendar app is quite handy. The app has a new Meet feature that adds a tab to your keyboard. This button gives you quick access to your schedule and when you’ll be available for something. You don’t just get to see your availability; it also comes with options you can send to your contact about your next free time.

Once you decide what works, Sunrise will even schedule the event for you. And yes, it’ll even work for people who don’t use the app. The update is available for both iOS and Android versions of Sunrise.

Source: Engadget | Download: Google Play Store (Free) + Apple App Store (Free)

Google PR head leaves for Uber

Uber is gaining a high-profile member for its team. Longtime PR boss for Google, Rachel Whetstone, leaves the tech giant for Uber. Whetstone will replace David Plouffe as the SVP of public policy and communications at Uber. Plouffe will become the chief adviser to the company and CEO Travis Kalanick. He’ll also be taking a seat on Uber’s board of directors.

Whetstone will be in charge of the day-to-day global policy and communication operations of the company, while Plouffe will be focusing on the “big picture policy issues” and take on special projects that’ll help further the business’s goals. Jessica Powell will become the interim communications operations head at Google.

Source: BuzzFeed