Sonos unveils refreshed Controller app for Android, iOS version to follow

Sonos aims to make it easier for you to navigate through its Controller application with 5.0 version of the app. Central to the app’s redesign is the search function. It lets users look for any artist, song, or album across the many services Sonos uses (such as Rdio, Spotify, Pandora, iTunes, etc.). The user interface is easier to navigate and it lets you control multiple rooms at once. You can choose to play different songs from various services or have everything playing the same thing. A discovery feature has also been added to help you find new tunes. The iOS update will reportedly come out in the spring.

Source: The Verge

Facebook launches beta program for Messenger

Facebook wants to ensure bugs are immediately dealt with and needs your help to do so. Facebook plans to release a “small batch of fixes and new features every month.” Beta testers just need to send a bug report when you come across any issues. You can check out more information on the program and how to join on the official blog post.

Source: Android Police

Microsoft to reportedly debut Office for iPad this month

Following the release of OneNote for Mac OS, Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella will be hosting a cloud- and mobile-focused event in San Francisco on March 27. The Verge reports that Microsoft plans to unveil the Office for iPad at the said event. The iPad version of Office will reportedly look similar to the iPhone version and will need users to have an Office 365 subscription to edit documents. Document creation and editing will be available for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The March 27 event is said to set the stage for the announcements that will be made at the company’s Build developer conference on April 2. 

Trailer for first ‘Angry Birds’ RPG comes out

Rovio has unveiled that the medieval-themed Angry Birds game is going to be the franchise’s first RPG entry through its first trailer. Angry Birds Epic will be free to play and feature leveling mechanics and collectible items. It makes use of the same cartoon graphics with turn-based combat. Hopefully, in-app purchases and advertisements won’t ruin the experience as much. The game is coming out today in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand to obtain feedback on the game before its international release.

Source: The Verge