Neowin News Feed for: Music

Google streaming music service announced, called All Access

Brad Sams — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:54:28 +0100

Google has announced today at its IO conference a new streaming music service at its IO conference today and they are focusing around helping you find new music that fits your mood/style. Read more...

iTunes adds 'Buy Now, Download Later' options

Ben Buffone — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:05:59 +0100

Apple have added an option to the iTunes Store whereby users can store purchased content in the cloud for downloading at their leisure. The feature applies to movies, TV shows and music box sets. Read more...

Twitter #music launches online and as iPhone app

Andy Weir — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:05:27 +0100

After teasing an upcoming launch last week, Twitter #music has finally launched, with the goal of making it easier to discover new music and find emerging artists online and via an iPhone app. Read more...

Apple and Universal Music on verge of deal over "iRadio" streaming service

Max Slater-Robins — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:04:04 +0100

Apple's "iRadio" service may be nearing a useable state as Apple is on the verge of agreeing deals with Universal Music, Sony Entertainment and Warner Music Group. "iRadio" may launch with iOS 7. Read more...

Twitter to launch new Music app on Friday (Update)

Max Slater-Robins — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:34:04 +0100

Twitter is expected to launch Twitter Music, a search & discovery app based on a user's follows and interactions with musicians. The service is based on We are Hunted, which Twitter recently acquired. Read more...

Xbox music free streams will be monetized by TargetSpot

Brad Sams — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:45:22 +0100

Microsoft's homegrown music service, Xbox music, currently offers up free streaming music but the company will soon be looking to monetize the streams using TargetSpot to earn a few bucks. Read more...

Xbox Music app updated, brings various improvements

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:04:39 +0000

Following the Mail app update, Microsoft has updated the Xbox Music app for Windows 8 and Windows RT, bringing performance improvements, new syncing options and an app-specific volume control Read more...

Shirtless Bieber too much for major live streaming sites

Brody McKee — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:23:30 +0000

In what was apparently a poor attempt at building PR, superstar Justin Bieber ran into major issues on both Livestream and Ustream whilst trying to host a live show on the platforms. Read more...

Nokia reveals upgraded Music+ for Lumia phones for just $3.99 a month

John Callaham — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:39:24 +0000

Nokia has announced an upgrade to the current free Nokia Music service, Music+, for its Windows Phone-based Lumia smartphones, offering unlimited music downloads and more for $3.99 a month. Read more...

Rumor: Microsoft bringing a cloud music player (and streamer?) to SkyDrive

Tim Schiesser — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 14:01:12 +0000

Some assets have been uncovered that show some sort of cloud music player is in the works for SkyDrive, perhaps to facilitate a BYO music streaming solution similar to iCloud and Google Play Music Read more...

Spotify to begin rolling out web browser music app today

Stephen Robinson — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:02:44 +0000

Spotify is to begin rollong out its browser-based streaming app today according to sources close to the company. The web app will be free but include banner and audio ads. Read more...

From the Forums: Disappointment with the Xbox Music app in Windows 8

Anthony Tosie — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:19:19 +0000

Neowin users are voicing their complaints about a wide range of issues with the new Music app in Windows 8 and Windows RT on the forums, with some saying the app lacks necessary features. Read more...

iTunes 11 delayed until November

Owen Williams — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:50:44 +0000

In a bit of a sneaky move to try and bury the news, Apple has announced that it will not be delivering iTunes 11 as originally planned in October due to the software not being ready in time. Read more...

October 2012: The Microsoft Re-Birth

Brad Sams — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 16:38:09 +0100

Microsoft is about to launch a handful of products that will define the company's products going into the next decade. This launch will be a pivotal point for Microsoft's future success. Read more...

Report: Xbox Music to launch Oct. 26

Anthony Tosie — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:38:09 +0100

Microsoft will launch its new Xbox Music service the same day as Windows 8, a new report states. In addition to a paid version of the service, an ad-supported streaming version will be available. Read more...

Japan begins to crack down on piracy with two million yen fines

Paul Ferson — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:34:05 +0100

Japan's government has agreed to new legislation against criminals caught downloading illegally, bringing in a maximum fine of two million yen or a potential two year stay in a prison cell. Read more...

Spotify to launch browser based version

Rob Schorman — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 19:42:38 +0100

The popular music streaming service, Spotify, is reportedly working to bring its offering to the web browser, with improved ways to discover music and playlists, and a possible price reduction. Read more...

Nokia Music free streaming service now available for US Lumia owners

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:59:54 +0100

Nokia has announced today that their free music streaming service, Nokia Music, is now available in the United States, complete with over 150 playlists and millions of tracks to enjoy without any ads Read more...

Trivia Tuesday: Digital music, from Atari to iTunes

Tyler Holman — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:12:24 +0100

Everyone uses their computer to listen to their favorite tunes, whether it's a PC or an iPhone, but it wasn't always so. Delve into the history of digital music with this week's Trivia Tuesday. Read more...

Apple patent could change how radio broadcasts are handled

Paul Ferson — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 22:17:33 +0100

An Apple patent which has only just come to light seems to indicate that the company could change how buyers interact with radio, allowing them to skip ads or ignore them in most situations. Read more...