PCWorld – Sony Brings Streaming Music Service to the IPhone

Sony Brings Streaming Music Service to the IPhone

Sony on Friday released an iPhone app to access its streaming Music Unlimited service, part of its efforts to expand its online platforms to devices from rival manufacturers.

The app allows users to listen to and manage playlists and channels. The service is already available on Android phones and PCs, as well as the company’s tablets, Walkman music players, home stereos and PlayStation game consoles.

The Tokyo-based company is emphasizing its online platforms as part of its turnaround plan, as it is the only major electronics company with its own major music and movie divisions. Music Unlimited is part of the Sony Entertainment Network, the Tokyo-based company’s brand for its online music, movie, gaming and photo-sharing platforms.

Sony has begun to expand support for devices from other makers as part of the new effort. Its PlayStation Suite is a push to put its game platform on Android devices, for example. In other areas, the company still locks users into its ecosystem – the “nasne” digital media hub, to launch in July in Japan, streams to its computers, smartphones and game consoles but has little support for other devices.

Music Unlimited is a paid streaming music service that offers various music channels and the ability to create playlists. Its Android app also allows songs to be saved locally for offline listening.

Music Unlimited is available in 16 countries, including the U.S., the U.K., Spain and France. Registered users can access the service from anywhere in the world, unlike online music offerings such as Spotify and Pandora.

In the U.S., the basic plan costs US$3.99 and a premium plan is available for US$9.99. The pricier plan includes items such as easier access to individual songs and exclusive music channels.

VirtualStrategy – MilliTalk 2.5 Releases New Features for iPhones, the iPod Touch and Brings Calling to the iPad

MilliTalk 2.5 Releases New Features for iPhones, the iPod Touch and Brings Calling to the iPad

Millicorp announced the release of MilliTalk 2.5 which is available immediately in the Apple App Store. The release of MilliTalk 2.5 introduces newly enhanced features; including a native interface which was specifically designed for iPad users to offer a superior experience and optimal use of the larger screen area.

MilliTalk has changed the way the world talks and has now changed how the world sees the iPad. One of the sexiest features of 2.5 is the detail built into the design to enhance the use with the iPad bringing about a full rich experience whether the purpose is for business or personal service. For example, the user will immediately notice how MilliTalk was designed with the larger device in mind which naturally supports the full size of the iPad screen rather than apps that were designed for the iPhone.

For the iPad and iPod Touch the most important feature of MilliTalk is the extending the functionality of Apples non phone devices that enables calling by essentially turning them into phones. Regardless if it’s an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, MilliTalk’s calling features enable calling even in the most remote or poor cellular reception areas using Wi-Fi, this supports calling in areas where otherwise there would be no service. The app broadens the ability to talk on any of the Apple devices and works well with Wi-Fi, 3G and LTE networks. These features can benefit anyone from the world traveler and independent business to those who are interested in basic domestic calling.

Professional groups have realized to stay relevant in today’s market a global presence is necessary, but often the cost is overwhelming. MilliTalk has made it possible for companies today to have a global presence by offering a cost effective solution. For instance, the app has allowed businesses the option to create a separate number in a different location whether it’s another city or country thereby increasing worldwide awareness. To extend the professional presence even further many companies are also utilizing the visual voicemail and customized greeting features.