Mashable reports that Google has updated its Google Play store for Android to version 4.1.6, bringing in a number of design changes and other improvements. The new, colorful home buttons on Google Play are the major visual change in this release. Read More

The Verge reports that Google will unveil its new subscription music services tomorrow at the Google I/O conference, according to sources close to the company. In preparation for the announcement, Google has signed separate licensing deals with Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment for both YouTube and Google Play. Read More

Hypebot reports that SoundCloud has appointed Dan Gerber, formerly the National Director of Strategic Partnerships at Pandora, to lead brand sales. Gerber will begin in June, and SoundCloud will open it’s New York City office later this summer. . Read More

Neurotic Media today announced the launch of its unlimited music access service, “Amplified Unlimited.” The service provides subscription-based access to conditional music download catalogs from major and indie record companies. The offering uses fully-native Android applications that carriers may pre-load on Android devices or offer for installation. Read More

CNET reports that Spotify has acquired Tunigo, a Swedish company that owns a music discovery app. Tunigo helps people find music by providing playlists selected by its own editorial staff combined with songs from its own users. . Read More

TechCrunch reports that Songza, the music playlist app, has just launched a massive update to its iOS app, optimizing the experience and improving the . Read More

Hypebot reports that Nettwerk Music Group has raised $10.25 million in a round of funding, which includes investments from HBC Investments, and additional investment from current shareholders Beedie Capital and Nettwerk’s four founding partners: Terry McBride, Ric Arboit, Dan Fraser and Mark Jowett. . Read More