Rdio is shutting down next week, but before the music service is completely removed from the Internet, they're offering users the chance to login and download an archive of their history with the Rdio.
Pandora says it will acquire what it calls "several key assets" from the Rdio music streaming service. The price, which includes bringing in a number of Rdio's team members, will be $75 million in cash. Rdio is also planning to file for bankruptcy protection.
Apple Music is here and with it we say goodbye to Beats Music. Why is that relevant? Beats Music launched and actually supported Windows Phone. Apple is killing off that support so here's a list of some good alternatives to give your money to.
The team at Rdio is looking to attract new users with a lower priced tier. For $3.99 mobile users will get ad-free music, unlimited skips, and 25 downloads per day.
Beats Music, Xbox Music, Spotify, Pandora, Songza and Rdio are just some of the popular streaming music services available for you today. Those just listed all have apps in the Windows Phone Store, but might not all be available in the Windows Store. Today you can add Rdio as an app available for Windows 8.1 customers. Head into the Windows Store and you'll find Rdio (www.rdio.com...
Remember Microsoft’s Zune line of multimedia players? I haven’t forgotten, and to this day, the Zune 120 GB Black "Brick" remains as one of my favorite pieces of hardware from the past. To help everyone relax, while bringing back some Microsoft nostalgia, below is a short video list of some of the rocking (and mellow) tunes used in the original commercials. The playlist includes the...
According to Tom Warren of The Verge, Microsoft’s Xbox Music streaming service will see a web-based interface launching next week. This would provide a substantial boost for the service as it is currently only available on Microsoft based platforms. Bringing Xbox Music to the web would allow access for Linux and Mac OS X users. The Verge announced that unspecified sources had revealed...
The popular cross-platform streaming service Rdio has just released an update to their app to make it Windows Phone 8 friendly. Microsoft has done an excellent job with their home grown Xbox Music service but at present it is still not cross platform and that can be a sticking point for many users. Rdio will allow streaming playback through the web, a range of mobile devices and also...
Sonos the popular multi room entertainment system is a great bit of kit but the company has yet to release a official app for Windows Phone. Phonos seeks to fill that gap and allows you to control all the players and music services throughout your home. We previously covered the app and did an interview with the developer a while back if want to read our views on the unofficial solution...
Those of you who have just purchased a new Windows Phone 8 device might have noted that there are some gaps with regards to apps. Previously available apps are not showing in the marketplace and are in need of an update. One such app is the high profile Spotify offering. The app was a long time coming on Windows Phone 7 and many subscribers rely on it greatly to get their mobile music...
Xbox Music to be improved with Rdio? Microsoft may well be looking to purchase Rdio, if what sources informing The Next Web is accurate. According to their report, Microsoft is currently in talks to acquire the San Francisco-based digital music streaming service, which would suit both companies should a deal be eventually made. The Next Web has reached out to both Rdio (www.rdio.com)...
We haven't covered Rdio around these parts too much, partly because there are plenty of other alternatives that we're more familiar with (e.g. iHeartRadio, Last.FM, etc.). Still, we imagine for a few people in Australia and New Zealand who may want to try it, so good news for them as they now have access to the music streaming app. That's the good news. Well that and there's been a Rdio...