YouTube going hyper immersive with 360-degree live streaming and spatial audio

After years of livestreaming Coachella for fans around the world who can’t attend the festival, this year we’re bringing you the festival like never before by live streaming select artist performances in 360-degrees this weekend

YouTube is offering viewers 360 degree live viewing on certain videos now complete with spatial audio.

"We first launched support for 360-degree videos back in March 2015. From musicians to athletes to brands, creators have done some incredible things with this technology. Now, they’ll be able to do even more to bring fans directly into their world, with 360-degree live streaming. And after years of livestreaming Coachella for fans around the world who can’t attend the festival, this year we’re bringing you the festival like never before by live streaming select artist performances in 360-degrees this weekend," YouTube explained in its blog.

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Android N will reportedly bring '3D Touch' to Android handsets

Android users with a bit of iPhone 6S FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) will be happy to know that the '3D Touch' feature is part of the new Android N OS, at least for upcoming handsets that can support the feature. Similar to the 3D Touch that is one of the key features on the iPhone 6S, additional pressure on the display will invoke secondary menus and options which can make it easier to get to functions of certain apps without necessarily having to open those apps. 

Expected to be announced at Google I/O 2016, the new feature will enable more efficient access to apps and their features when enabled.

Source: Phandroid

Apple Stores going green to observe Earth Day

If you chance upon an Apple Retail Store this weekend, notice how they've placed a green leaf on the Apple Logo and check out the Specialists' clothing. Apple is one of the companies ramping up commitment to the environment by switching their world famous Apple shopping bags from plastic to recycleable paper, the bags will also be offered if you want them. Apple has also partnered with the WWF for an Apps for Earth initiative.

Source: 9to5Mac

Apple and WWF team up for Apps for Earth intiative

Continuing in its global citizenship efforts, Apple has partnered with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in an Apps for Earth initiative.

From now through April 24, App Store customers can help WWF raise awareness and protect life on our planet by engaging with exclusive content, created specifically for the campaign, that embraces the core focus areas of WWF’s global efforts — the conservation of forests, oceans, fresh water and wildlife, food and climate change. For the duration of the campaign, 100% of the proceeds from the purchase of a participating Apps for Earth app or an associated In-App Purchase, will go to WWF.

Find the full list of participating Apps for Earth apps or on the App Store.