LG tipped to bring G Flex 2 at CES 2015

If you wanted to see what LG has planned for its self-healing LG G Flex, the wait might not be too long. LG is expected to unveil its refreshed LG G Flex 2 at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. The device will reportedly be a major upgrade of the first G Flex and will have the same self-healing coating the device has been known for. Rumoured specs include a 1080p resolution display, latest Qualcomm processor, and LG’s laser auto-focus camera technology.

Source: Cult of Android

Microsoft tipped to sell off Nokia MixRadio

Part of Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia’s devices and services business is the Finnish brand’s music streaming service MixRadio. It works similarly to Pandora and is also alike Microsoft’s own Xbox Music service. It doesn’t come as a surprise then that the Redmond-based company is reportedly planning on spinning off and selling MixRadio as separate entity. Microsoft is supposedly looking into investors interested in buying MixRadio on its own. And process is said to be making “good progress” but there is no word on who Microsoft is talking to about the possible sale.

Source: TechCrunch | Via: Ubergizmo

Report claims Spotify and Uber will announce partnership

While Taylor Swift and Spotify won’t ever be getting back together, Spotify looks to be forging a new partnership with ridesharing service Uber. This supposed partnership will allow you to select what Spotify playlist to listen to when you’re in an Uber car. Invites were reportedly sent to the media for a Monday conference call with a “special guest partner” and a “first-of-its-kind partnership.” The invite shows a music staff as seen above.

 We’re not sure how the setup will be and if a separate app will be needed to make this happen but we will keep you posted on updates. Both companies refused to comment about this report.

Source: The New York Times | Via: CNET

Apple Watch launch reportedly pushed back to spring

If you have been waiting for Apple's first wearable to make its way to you immediately after the holidays, it looks like you are in for a bit of wait. According to 9to5Mac, the launch of the Apple Watch has been pushed back to spring of 2015. This post-holiday launch might affect sales of other wearables, according to Moor Insights and Strategy President and Principal Analyst Patrick Moorhead. Consumers might think twice of buying a smartwatch now to see if it is worth buying against the Apple Watch. 

Source: CNBC