Amazon Cloud Player Finally Launches On iPhone And iPod Touch [Updates]

It seems like forever since Amazon launched their Cloud Player, but now it is finally available on iOS devices. The Cloud Player app on iOS allows users to stream and download any music stored with Amazon to their device.

Just like Google and Apple’s Cloud based music service, you can buy songs through Amazon’s Cloud Player and upload an entire music library that was acquired elsewhere. Of course, you will need to have the space on your Amazon account to fit the music from your own library. You can purchase more space if you need it.

One feature that is conspicuously absent from the iOS version of Amazon Cloud Player is the ability to buy music. Apple takes 30% of all revenue generated through in-app purchases, so it seems Amazon would prefer that their music sales do not help line the pockets of Apple.

The player itself looks quite nice, and has all the features you would expect to see from an app trying to compete with iTunes and Google. You can listen to and create playlists, browse music by artist, album and genre and do everything else you would expect to do with a top-tier music player.

You can download the Amazon Cloud Player app from the iTunes App Store.

Source: TheNextWeb

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HTC One S will be outfitted with a 1.7GHz Snapdragon S3 CPU in select markets

Less than a couple weeks ago, we first heard the faint whispers about a slightly modified version of the popular HTC One S that’s making its way to Taiwan. Specifically, it was believed that it would be outfitted with an older Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 processor, but today, we’re getting that confirmation from the source directly.

From the sound of it all, HTC is indeed confirming that the HTC One S will be sporting a dual-core 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 processor in select Asian and European markets. However, as we know, the current version of the handset for the US, UK, Japan, Korea, France, and Germany are all featuring the newer dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor produced with Krait cores.

To make it less confusing for consumers as to which model is being sold, HTC is kind enough to label the S3 versions of the Android powered smartphone in the markets where it’s making the change. Therefore, if you see one labeled as a dual-core 1.7GHz, it’s a Snapdragon S3 – whereas, if it’s labeled with a dual-core 1.5GHz, you’re obviously getting the S4.

Perhaps, there might be some people in those regions that will be bummed by all of this, but nonetheless, HTC is doing its part in trying to meet the demand for devices that rely on the faster and more energy-efficient processors. Until then, those consumers in the select Asian and European markets might want to double check the box to see which model they’re getting before forking over their hard-earned cash.

source: The Verge via Engadget

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Here’s the (almost) full list of 200 new features on iOS 6

This really seems more like iOS 5.3 (or 5.5 to be generous) rather than an entire 6.0 upgrade.

Disappointing to be honest. Windows phone, Android and even BB10 within the past year have all gone through MAJOR UI changes, yet for iOS there have been no major UI changes recently, arguably ever.

This year seemed like the chance to shut all haters and doubters up, but apple have just added a few extra features to some of its apps,generally done bug fixes and added apps that already existed, but made them included with release rather than having to download them later. (this is referred to as bloat ware on other Os's)

Features from iOS are taken from Android, RIM and Windows phone, but all mentioned above are EQUALLY guilty.

The reason I believe people complain about apple is because of the companies mentioned above, it is the one that is litigating more than it is innovating in the past year or so.

Apple's marketing is amazing and the next iphone will still sell in boatloads. Interest in apple products may not be dwindling, but the reaction to the Lumia, the sales of the SGS3 and the high expectations of Windows 8, and arguably BBX, really does show that the the common consumer is noticing its competitors much much more.

Who cares which OS is the best, It has shifted in the past, and it will shift again in the future.

Competition benefits the consumer and that's what should matter to us isnt it?

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Google says software to blame for lack of Google Wallet on HTC EVO 4G LTE

Just a few days ago, we told you that users of the HTC EVO 4G LTE were not able to access Google Wallet, forcing users to confuse the software into thinking it was running on a Samsung GALAXY Nexus in order to work. After a while, something changed as a message came up for those looking to use Google Wallet stating that Google Wallet had not been certified on the user's device or in his country. Stymied, users of the HTC EVO 4G LTE thought that perhaps Google was getting revenge on Sprint, the exclusive retailer of the handset, for developing a Google Wallet competitor. Sprint "Touch" is not only expected to challenge Google Wallet, but also ISIS, which is the work of three of the top U.S. carriers. Obviously, Sprint's mobile payment system is a real threat to Google and it seemed more than a coincidence that the Google Wallet wasn't playing nice with the new Sprint flagship smartphone.
A Google spokesman has informed The Verge that the HTC EVO 4G LTE's inability to access Google Wallet is due to a "software problem" with the NFC component on the phone that could be fixed with a software update. HTC, Google and Sprint are said to be all working together on the update which is said to be coming soon.
source: TheVerge via AndroidCentral

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Ice Cream Sandwich update for AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S II delayed for technical reasons

Last night, it seems that word had slipped out that the Android 4.0 update was available for the AT&T version of the Samsung Galaxy S II via Kies. Unfortunately, it turned out that the update was available only for a limited time. For those unfamiliar with the process, Kies allows users to connect their Samsung-made device with a PC or Mac using a USB cable. One use of Kies is to install software updates such as Android 4.0 as an alternative to an OTA update.
So why was the Android 4.0 first made available and then apparently pulled? One AT&T customer decided to discuss the matter with an AT&T rep via a Live Chat. And during this chat, the rep said that the update has been delayed due to "Technical Reasons". There is some speculation from Samsung and AT&T reps that the update will be attempted again this coming Saturday, but during the Live Chat, the rep said that he/she had no new details because the update was still in the process of being tested.
Some who managed to download the update before it was pulled are complaining about lag, which might be why the update was pulled to begin with. Those with the device can wait until Saturday and see if they have the opportunity to try again.
source: Phandroid

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Samsung Galaxy S III T-Mobile

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

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Samsung Galaxy S III explodes onto the scene, literally

Its the kind of thing that could have happened to anyone. A guy is driving in a car with his brand new Samsung Galaxy S III safely snuggled into its car dock with the charger not plugged in. All of a sudden, he is startled by a flash of white smoke, sparks and a loud bang came from the device. Stopping the car to examine the phone, he found it had been burned at the bottom and had melted through the case. The guy brings the phone back to the Carphone Warehouse and was told that the phone would have to be sent in to Samsung. And that is how they left it, no replacement phone, no unit for this gentleman to use.
Samsung had apparently found out about the incident and issued a statement that said that the company is aware of the situation and is investigating. Meanwhile, the poor guy narrowly escapes serious damage to this face, his hands or his pocket and ends up with no phone for the moment while the investigation goes on. We knew that the Samsung Galaxy S III was hot, but hot enough to melt the phone?
source: Boards.ie via DailyMobile

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