Beats Music will still be available on Android and Windows Phone

Apple has a tendency to shut down services after they acquire a certain company. But they seem to be taking a different approach with their Beats acquisition. Tim Cook confirmed to the Financial Times that the Beats Music app will continue to be available for Android and Windows Phone users because “it’s all about the music.” We’re not sure how long this will last but for the meantime Beats Music users can still enjoy the service on their non-iOS devices.

Beats Music will still be available on Android and Windows Phone after the deal, @Tim_Cook tells @FT. "It’s all about music." Story @FT soon

— Tim Bradshaw (@tim) May 28, 2014

Source: The Verge

LG introduces premium G3 accessories

Smartphones are generally the Swiss Army knives of the mobile device world but that doesn’t mean they wouldn’t need accessories to make them better. LG has introduced new accessories to complement its new G3 flagship device. One is the QuickCircle case, another is the Tone Infinim Bluetooth headset, and last is the Wireless Charger.

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Google updates weather card on Google Now, shows multiple cities in one card

The weather card on Google Now used to be multiple stacks to show different cities. But Google has changed that and opted to place multiple cities in a single card. Of course, it initially shows you the weather in your city but if Google Now knows you will be traveling, it will show you the weather in those places you will be going to. We like how it provides a quick glance at all that information you will need. The update is supposedly rolling out so expect to see it on your Android device soon.

Source: Droid Life

Start brings another customizable lock screen to Android

If you’ve been looking for an alternative to Cover or your basic Android lock screen, Start offers you an alternative you might want to check out. This lock screen replacement lets you access your favorite apps and social feeds as well as make calls and text messages without leaving your lock screen. Start lets you choose what relevant apps you’d like to see on your lock screen. It also has mini versions of apps for things like Twitter, Facebook, and your news feed. You can also tweak the lock screen to suit your style and taste. It is also designed to work with your phone’s security features and it lets you specify only what things you can do while your screen is locked.

Source: Lifehacker