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Royalties from iTunes Match a boon for indie distributors

Posted on February 8, 2012 by admin

Most people know that iTunes Match, Apple’s latest music-related service that offers to backup and make available whole iTunes libraries online, costs $25 year. While many assume the fee is at least in part a “bribe” to record companies to allow unlimited re-downloading, in fact Apple pays rights holders a fee each time a song is re-downloaded — and for independent distributors who work with iTunes such as BandCamp, CDBaby and TuneCore, the royalty is a windfall for their artists…. Continue reading →

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Tweetbot reaches iPad, gets 2.0 iPhone upgrade

Posted on February 8, 2012 by admin

Tapbots revamped its signature Twitter apps in large form on Wednesday, starting with the surprise release of Tweetbot for iPad ($3, App Store). The new version both adapts to the bigger canvas of the tablet and shares its support for creating multiple timelines from one account and gestures to save time. Likewise, it can save content for later through Cloudapp, Instapaper, and Read it Later…. Continue reading →

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Vonage Mobile app offers free global calling, texting, more

Posted on February 8, 2012 by admin

VoIP provider Vonage has just released a new Vonage Mobile app that will allow for free calling and texting between users who have it installed on their smartphones, as well as discounted calling rates to those who don’t. It uses Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G data networks and is now available for iOS (free, iTunes) and Android (free, Android Market) devices. The app is meant for frequent travelers, or those who have friends or family abroad and want to use their phones to contact them…. Continue reading →

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Paul McCartney to perform live concert on iTunes

Posted on February 8, 2012 by admin

Pop musician Paul McCartney will host a live, streaming concert through iTunes on February 9th at 7PM Pacific time, according to an announcement. The event is being hosted at Capitol Studios in Los Angeles, and is meant to promote Kisses on the Bottom, a new McCartney album released on Tuesday. Backing him live will be Tommy LiPuma, as well as Diana Krall and her band, all of which contributed to the record…. Continue reading →

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News: G-Form unveils new cases for iPhone 4/4S

Posted on February 8, 2012 by admin

G-Form has unveiled its first protective cases for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. Dubbed the X Protect and Extreme Grid, both cases feature a rigid exterior shell and an inner core of the company’s signature RPT material — a composite made from Poron XRD and other proprietary materials — to provide impressive impact protection in a relatively thin package, as well as push-through coverage for the volume and sleep/wake buttons, as… Continue reading →

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News: iPhone accounts for 40% of new Sprint customers in Q4 2011

Posted on February 8, 2012 by admin

Announcing its fourth quarter 2011 financial results, newly-added iPhone carrier Sprint revealed that the launch of the handset boosted revenue and subscriber numbers, but also led to a large net loss for the quarter. According to the company, it sold 1.8 million iPhones in the quarter, 40 percent of which were purchased by new customers. That number that helped the company add 1.6 million net subscribers during the quarter, it’s best quarterly… Continue reading →

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Hands-on: Sony Walkman Z and Balanced Armature headphones

Posted on February 8, 2012 by admin

Electronista has had the opportunity to go hands-on with the forthcoming Sony Walkman Z Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) media player and its core range of high-end Balanced Armature in-ear headphones. Although both product lines were announced late last year, due to the natural disasters in Japan and Thailand, Sony are only now in a position to bring them to the US and other markets. We came away impressed, but particularly with the new Balanced Armature earphones, which are the best in-ear headphones Sony has released…. Continue reading →

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Hex offers leather watch bands for recent iPod nanos

Posted on February 8, 2012 by admin

Further taking advantage of the iPod nano’s “clock face” watch app which has spawned an entire mini-industry of wrist straps for it, accessory maker Hex has expanded its own lineup of sixth-generation Nano wristbands to include the new Vision Classic Leather band, which uses genuine leather and top-stitched embroidered edges in the classic styling. It’s available in four color choices: black white, British tan and gray, and also sports a patented clip-based, coated stainless steel plate for removing or inserting the Nano without scratching…. Continue reading →

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News: Breakout Boost adds Valentine’s Booster Pack

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

Atari has released an update to Breakout: Boost adding a new Valentine’s Day themed level pack available via in-app purchase. Breakout: Boost is a universal iOS adaptation of Atari’s classic arcade brick breaking game, expanding the original concept with enhanced graphics and deeper gameplay features such as unique power-ups and special brick types. The new pack celebrates Valentine’s Day with 50 new romance-themed levels incorporating… Continue reading →

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News: DigiTech intros iStomp stompbox for iOS

Posted on February 7, 2012 by admin

DigiTech has introduced its new iStomp stompbox for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Working in conjunction with a dedicated app, the iStomp connects to the device via the 30-pin port, and offers four knobs to control effects parameters, a large dedicated pedal, dual 1/4” inputs and outputs, and two included virtual effects pedals, with the ability to buy additional pedals through the app at a price of $5 each. DigiTech’s iStomp stompbox… Continue reading →

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