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Our readers in Europe will be happy to hear this news — Spotify’s music streaming service is now supported on Symbian handsets from Nokia, Sony Ericsson and Samsung, TechRadar reports. The mobile client joins Apple’s iPhone/iPod Touch  as well as Google Android devices… Read More »

Thanks to a firmware update, Microsoft addressed some of the little niggles in the Zune HD. Matt Miller upgraded his device to version 4.3 and sees a fair number of positive changes: Faster web browser Option in browser for desktop or mobile sites Predictive text in the keyboard Auto… Read More »

 
 

Shazam is an app for the iPhone/ iPod Touch that is so cool it is one of the first things you show off to friends. Its function is simple, the technology behind it definitely not. What Shazam does is identify songs by listening to them. You… Read More »

I use headsets all the time, mostly Bluetooth headsets for the phone or in-ear buds for good audio pleasure. I rarely use standard earbuds like those that come with the iPhone / iPod because I find them uncomfortable after a while. I find the same to… Read More »

Last month I had the pleasure of joining in on Ian Dixon’s Media Center Show. The episode went live this past week and we had a good roundtable on mobile media devices. The “we” in this case included myself and three other… Read More »

I was playing with several phones over the weekend and I’ve come to the realization — later than others, I imagine — that I’ve had it with iTunes. Actually, I was already headed down this path a year or two ago. When Amazon… Read More »

It didn’t take long after the HTC Hero showed up that I went looking for one of my favorite programs, Pandora. I use Pandora on every gadget I own, from the desktop to all my phones. I knew that the folks at Pandora had… Read More »

Regular readers know that I couldn’t do without Skype. The voice over IP service has been a daily staple in my routine since early 2005. Since I use it so much, I’m a perfect candidate to test out new Skype accessories like the FREETALK Everyman… Read More »

Tomorrow is the official launch day for Microsoft’s ZuneHD, but it’s already on sale in a roundabout way says Engadget. Deal site LogicBuy notes that you can order the new device from Dell and use a 15% off coupon code for either… Read More »

iPod Nano Hands-on Video Review at NewTeeVee

Apple had the big iPod pony show last week while we were in San Francisco for the Mobilize conference. The new iPod Nano was announced that added not only the ability to play video, but also the ability to record video. The Nano is only… Read More »

“How do I get ringtones on my Palm Pre?” is a question I continue to see, both in email and in comments. It’s actually quite easy thanks to the Palm Pre’s USB Mode. This morning before heading out to the airport, I grabbed… Read More »

Pandora One Desktop App Gets an Update

We have mentioned the streaming audio service Pandora many times, and the Pandora One subscription service, too. I listen to Pandora One every day using the desktop app, and it has just received an update to version 2.0. It’s not a major update, but… Read More »

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Just last week, we were talking about Rhapsody’s music subscription service on the iPhone. Looks like the application is still pending, since I don’t see an approval yet and the company hasn’t mentioned a rejection. Now Napster is getting in the game by adding… Read More »

Those elves in the Google Labs are so busy that it is hard to keep up with them. That’s why something they released recently fell under the radar, and from the looks of it might be pretty darn cool. Google Listen is a podcatcher… Read More »

I opted to kill my XM satellite radio subscription last year in favor of using Pandora and my own MP3 library, but this new SkyDock from Sirius has me considering a return. All Things Digital points out that the SkyDock is among the… Read More »

The music player integrated into the Palm Pre is pretty good. I have a big music collection on the Pre and I enjoy listening to music whenever I can. The music player does have a few missing features that make using it more difficult than I’d… Read More »

Hands up — who wants a music subscription service on their Apple iPhone? OK, I just put both hands up and everyone in the Starbucks is wondering where the invisible mugger is behind me. ;) The industry has long pondered Apple jumping into the music… Read More »

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