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Nike Ditches Dongle
7th September 2010 under Industry News
Available now in the App Store, the big change in Nike+ GPS is right there in its name. The new app uses the GPS radio in compatible iDevices to track your runs and plot them on a map, and also uses the accelerometer in the iPhone to record your pace. No more Dongles required!
Ping
under Industry News
Discontent and controversies are continuing to grow regarding iTunes’ new social network Ping only days after the launch last week. Main reason for the controversy – artist profiles are by invitation only. But who send out invitation is a big question. Through Ping Users can follow and be followed by artists, friends, and other fans alike. Anyone can follow anyone’s tastes and music stream much like Twitter.
New Apple Stuff
under Industry News
Apple launched a completely revamped line of iPods earlier this week and two new ads from TBWA – one for the iPod nano and the other for the iPod. Here a quick pre-view featuring tracks from ”Short Skirt, Long Jacket” from Cake and “Come Home” by Chappo.
Big Small Apple News
under Industry News
Last week at Apple’s special event, among the Jobs-bombs dropped was the newly redesigned Apple TV. At just $99, the new device is 80% smaller than its predecessor. It features no built in storage but streams all content in 720p, powered by an A4 chip. Unfortunately only available in the US for now.
Shazam Marks 1m Users
31st August 2010 under Industry News
Music discover specialist Shazam has marked its tenth birthday by revealing that it’s now adding 1 million new users every week.
Facebook Places
under Industry News
Last week Facebook announced its long-awaited location feature, Facebook Places. Places will let people share where they are, find friends in the same location and learn more about new places. For now, advertising isn’t part of the Places rollout. But that could change.
Spotify Worth $300m
under Industry News
We know, you know Spotify is everywhere. And that means it is most likely worth a lot. Yep….a wooping $300m!
Spotify Updates Playlists
under Industry News
The music streaming service Spotify has long had the ability for users to create their own playlists.But its been complicated if not to say laborious. With a new feature released this week you can now organise your playlists exactly how you like, genre, artists, mood. Wicked.
Ads are Cash Cows
under Industry News
Chrysalis, the Forget about Radio 1, top of the Pos or MTV – the way to hit it big is to get your music used in an ad. UK music publisher, said revenue from advertisement rights has doubled over the last decade and helped launch or relaunch the careers of dozens of artists.
10 Best Start Ups
26th August 2010 under Industry News
This week’s Billboard Magazine named their 10 Best Digital Music Startups of 2010 and the list includes some surprising choices