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iTunes 11.0.3 update arrives with new miniplayer and improved multi-disc support
Apple released an update to iTunes today, bringing it up to version 11.0.3. After the massive makeover the app received back in November, the latest version won't turn your musical world upside down, but It does boast a new miniplayer, multi-disc support, and…
Can Google’s All Access challenge the house that Spotify built? We go hands on
After a long wait, Google has finally launched its streaming service, All Access. The music platform has plenty of competition from the likes of Rdio, Pandora, and ... oh yeah, Spotify. Will it be able to challenge them?
‘Following’ just got funkier thanks to Spotify’s music-ification of social media
Spotify’s new follow function has created one of the best music discovery engines yet, not to mention a bonafide social network built around music, musicians, and fans.
Spotify closes Chrome exploit to stop MP3 downloads using Downloadify
Swiftly moving to prevent users from downloading a ton of free music, the music subscription company recently patched the Spotify Web player to kill the functionality of the short-lived Downloadify Chrome extension.
Hands on: This music app helps your attention instead of stealing it
Need some background music but keep getting distracted? Focus@Will combines the best of both worlds with its new app that actually makes you concentrate harder thanks to its music.
EQuala joins the social music app market, but brings a little something new to the table
EQuala is a mobile music app that's part social, part radio as it uses your friend music to DJ what you listen to.
Hands on with Tunigo, the app Spotify just acquired
Satiate your hunger for awesomely curated music playlists by giving Tunigo - recently acquired by Spotify - a whirl. Are these the sort of elements we'll see adopted into Spotify's own app?
Tune in: Ford offers ad-free Pandora, but only until December 31
Giving customers music without ads is a great way to showcase Ford Sync AppLink's ability to meld car with smartphone.
Twitter #Music hiding Pandora-like feature
Twitter #Music has a hidden feature called 'Instant' that enables users to discover similar artists. However, it's not Pandora, so don't expect similar results built into your Twitter experience.
Hands on: BlueAnt’s Ribbon makes any pair of headphone wireless
We’ve come to appreciate the power of Bluetooth more and more these past years. Particularly since smartphone screens started getting bigger and holding one up to your face either looks ridiculous or tires out your arm. There are some nice stereo…
Surprise! Tumblr used to have a secret music app
Tumblr did music with Tumblr Play way before Twitter made #Music cool. The app was hidden behind the scenes, although publicly accessible. So where'd it go - and why?
iTunes Store turns 10, launches timeline to remind us of iPods and cheezy songs of yore
On April 28, the iTunes Store turns ten years old and Apple has setup a microsite within the iTunes Store highlighting related milestones by year along with the top songs and albums of that year.
Daft Punk’s ‘Get Lucky’ breaks Spotify record
After its official debut last week, the comeback track from French electronica duo Daft Punk quickly went on to break records in both the United States and United Kingdom - at least via Spotify.
House of Marley Riddim EM-JH053 Review
House of Marley’s Riddim headphones offer a smoothed-out sound experience in an eco-friendly and highly distinct package. Cloaked in denim and accented in Rasta colors, the Riddim are as much fashion accessory as they are personal audio device.
- Pros: Great balance, Smooth sound signature, Eco-friendly comp...
- Cons: Lack of detail, Lack of depth and dimension, Expensive
Record Store Day 2013: Vinyl Strikes Back
Record Store Day has grown into a major cultural event over the past six years, with 2013 looking like the biggest one yet. We consider the oft-overlooked celebration and talk to some local record shops to see how this annual event impacts their sales.