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Google planning to launch subscription-based music service to compete with Spotify

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Google is planning to introduce a new subscription-based streaming music service to compete with Spotify and other similar services. The feature will be integrated into Google Play and could be introduced as early as this morning at Google I/O, Google’s annual developer-centric conference.

The service has been in development for some time now, and when launched will put Google at an advantage over competitors like Apple and Amazon, who have yet to launch an integrated streaming music service to their platform. And with the lackluster sales the Play Music Store has accrued, this could be the jump-start to help them catch up with iTunes, the largest retailer of music in the United States. » Read the rest

Spotify update adds new features, trousers option

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by Jeff Causey on
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One of our top music streaming apps, Spotify, released an update today that adds some very useful new features and fixes some others that make the app much more user friendly. Headlining the changes is the ability to filter and sort playlists and tracks. This will help users find just the tune they are looking for that much faster. Spotify also fixed a couple features related to your listening history. First, when returning to the playlist view the app will take you back to the same position you were in when you left that view. Second, if you leave the app entirely, when you log back in you will go right back to what you were listening to. Spotify also addressed an issue with special characters in usernames. As for the trousers option, that is a fictitious addition in this version which states the “app looks great in trousers.”

If you want to try out Spotify, hit one of the download links below. Just note that while the app is free, full functionality requires a Spotify Premium subscription.

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Twitter Music officially released, Android app still in the works

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by Jeff Causey on
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Last week we reported on the partial release of the new Twitter Music service to select individuals on an invitation only basis. As expected, the new service is now available for the general public. With the official release, we are able to get a little better idea of how Twitter will make suggestions to users thanks to the web interface. Music choices show up using one of five options:

  • Popular – New music trending on Twitter
  • Emerging – Hidden talent found in the Tweets
  • Suggested – Artists you might like
  • #NowPlaying – Tweeted by people you follow
  • Me – Artists you follow

Since the limited availability was discovered last week, this general release also reveals Rdio and Spotify integration, which is needed to be able to listen to full length songs. At present, the only option presented to buy songs through the Twitter Music service is using iTunes. Twitter has indicated they are working on an Android app, but no timeline has been provided.

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Google looks to launch a full music streaming service

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by Jared Peters on
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Google Music is one of our favorite music applications for Android, and Google is aiming to make it just a little bit better. According to reports, Google is in talks with major music companies to launch a music service similar to Spotify, which would allow you to listen to any song you wanted, on-demand, without needing to buy and store all of your music somewhere. Personally, I think the service would integrate nicely into Google Music, similar to what Samsung does with their Music Hub application.

It’s expected that this music streaming service would launch with a free and paid subscription option, and it would give Google the leg up on Amazon and Apple, the two closest competitors who haven’t moved into music streaming yet. It would put Google in competition with companies like Spotify, who have a strong grip on the market already. It’ll be interesting to see how this one plays out. Hit the source below to find out a few more details.

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A hitchhiker’s guide to the best free and paid Android music streaming apps

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Most people that own a smartphone also use their phone to double as an mp3 player. It might not be the primary use of the phone, but it’s a popular feature nonetheless. If you only listen to just a little bit of music, storing all of your music locally on internal storage or an SD card is usually a quick, simple solution. But if you have a large music collection or perhaps your device lacks storage or an SD card slot, storing it all locally may not be an option. Like with all things Android, though, there’s always an alternative! In this case, most heavy music listeners opt for music streaming. The market for music streaming is pretty crowded, however, so the point of this guide is to walk you through some of the more popular options and choose which streaming service is the right option for you. Hit the break to find out more. » Read the rest

Xbox Music to launch October 26th, but Android users will have to wait

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As the battle for mobile OS supremacy has raged on over the years between Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android, developers have been called upon to make decisions about which platform to develop for initially. We even see reports regarding the scope of these decisions and what it may portend for OS users. In an interesting twist, development of a new music app from Microsoft will be released for their platforms first with Android and iOS native versions to follow. The app in question is Micosoft’s Xbox Music which will be available for their Windows Phone, Windows 8 and Xbox 360 platforms on October 26th. Microsoft has not released any information on when versions for other platforms will be available.

The Xbox Music app is based on a subscription service that allows users to stream unlimited music on their device. Users will also be able to opt for an ad-supported free version similar to apps like Spotify or Pandora. Xbox Music will integrate with Microsoft’s SkyDrive cloud solution so users can stream their own library of music files as well.

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Music streaming Spotify app now available for Amazon’s Kindle Fire

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The music streaming service Spotify has released a version dedicated to Amazon’s Kindle Fire. Spotify is a streaming music service that gives you access to millions of songs and will be welcomed to the popular 7-inch tablet. You can pay a fee of $9.99 to access its premium features such as being able to listen to music with out the need of an internet connection. Other features include:

  • Access to millions of songs
  • Listen offline – no Internet connection required (Spotify Premium members only)
  • Share music with your friends
  • Create and sync playlists
  • Send the music you’re enjoying to Last.fm & Facebook

The actual app download is free so go on and head over to the source link if you’re interested!

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Spotify Gets Updated To Version 0.5.2.87, Includes Coveted Streaming Radio

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Spotify has just been updated to include the long-awaited feature on Android devices— Spotify Radio. It is available free of charge to all U.S. users and will and all that is needed is for users to simply save a song they may like and the radio function will do the rest by generating a playlist of similar music. Of course users will get unlimited songs, though every few songs or so will bring an ad to help pay for the content. Naturally, there’s a premium subscription available which would allow users to listen to the radio ad-free.

The updated app is available now and ready to learn your music tastes and preferences, so head on over to the Play Store to grab it today. You’ll be glad you did when you’re rocking out to those Pat Benatar hits.

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Redesigned Spotify application arrives on Google Play Store

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The more adventurous amongst you will have had a taste of Spotify‘s Ice Cream Sandwich flavoured Android application when the Swedish music maestro launched the redesign for public beta testing back in April. The good news is that from today, the new and improved Spotify is now live in the Google Play Store for everyone to enjoy.

Highlights of the new application include full Ice Cream Sandwich support, hi-res album art, an improved widget and 320kps streaming.  For the full list of improvements and new features, you can check out the press release below. If you like what you see then click the link, there’s even a free 48 hour trial to get you going.

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eMusic Offically Launched For Android

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by Roy Alugbue on
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Spotify may be one of the biggest names in online music services, but Android users shouldn’t forget there are tons of alternatives available and waiting to be used. eMusic is an original player in the online streaming game, but it officially joins the Android family by having its first app unleashed for Android devices. Created in partnership Indie website We Are Hunted, the app and service gives users a new way to discover and listen to music.  That means Android users will have another means to enjoy mixes, playlists and online radio stations.

The app is available for all Gingerbread 2.3.3+ devices with at least a 1GHz processor and 576MB of RAM, so be sure to grab the app today if your device meets the requirements. But first, hit the break to see the full presser. » Read the rest

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