Apple’s iTunes Radio terms for record labels have been revealed, and look likely to ramp up attention on Pandora and other rivals who have recently been accused of short-changing artists. The royalties iTunes Radio will pay, according to the WSJ‘s insider glance at the offers made to independent labels, will kick off at 0.13 cents
Leaks are nothing new, with WikiLeaks perhaps being the first giant aggregated collection of not-intended-for-your-eyes data that caught the public’s attention. Following in the same vein were the various FISA and NSA leaks revolving around PRISM brought to light by Edward Snowden. Now in what is an amusing bit of irony, a memo has leaked
T-Mobile customers may have to sit tight for a little while longer if they’re planning to pick up a Nokia Lumia 925 or Sony Xperia Z. TmoNews has reportedly obtained a roadmap from the UnCarrier that has the two smartphones launching on July 17th alongside an unidentified (though likely budget-oriented) handset. While pricing isn’t mentioned for the Xperia Z, the Lumia 925 is expected to cost $100 down with a $579 full price. The apparent leak gives us a date to mark on our calendars, although we won’t base our lives around it — carriers tend to change schedules at the last minute, after all.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Sony, Nokia, T-Mobile
Source: TmoNews
Sony’s rumored to be unveiling two new point-and-shoots later this month, but a pair of leaked press shots at least spoil how both cameras are going to look. First up, the RX100MII, rumored to pack an updated 20-megapixel sensor and Zeiss lens as well as tilt-screen and WiFi connectivity, has a relatively simple face dominated by that aforementioned Carl Zeiss glass. Meanwhile, the RX1R, a refresh of Sony’s full-frame RX1, arrives with a new focus settings dial and hot-shoe fitting all visible in its initial press shot reveal. We’re sure Sony will fill us in on all the remaining details soon.
Via: Sony Alpha Rumors
Source: Digital Camera Info (Japanese)
The much-anticipated Motorola X may well have been caught in the wild, with the smartphone believed to have been spotted in 4G carrier testing as the Motorola XT1056. The image, leaked to PhoneArena, shows a “confidential”-marked handset running Android on what’s expected to be a 4.5- to 4.7-inch display. According to the source of the
That long-teased Motorola X phone might be approaching an official release, if you believe what you’re staring at above. Phone Arena says it received the glare-heavy photo from a source that’s testing it for Sprint’s LTE network. We’ve already seen official FCC documents pointing to a Now Network future for the Motorola smartphone, while other filings tally with the shape of the device seen here. Aside from a first look at the device sans hardware-disguising casing, there’s nothing more to cement rumored specs, although it appears that it will arrive with a screen around the 4.5- to 4.7-inch region — a size that’s suddenly starting to look pretty middle-of-the-road.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile
Source: Phone Arena
Microsoft’s web-based version of Xbox Music will arrive next week, the company has confirmed, expanding the on-demand Spotify rival beyond its own platforms like Xbox 360, Windows 8, and Windows Phone 8. The next step in the roll-out is indeed the web, Microsoft told Engadget, alongside an update for the Windows 8 app in line
Variants — Samsung’s clearly a fan of them. Need solid evidence of that? Just look to the company’s recent London event where a slew of Galaxy S4 products, like the Active, the Mini and the Zoom were officially introduced. But there’s one more GS4 on the way and, as Samsung head JK Shin previously confirmed, it’s going to be the ‘world’s first’ to run on the ridiculously high-speed LTE-Advanced. Well, it appears that handset (purported to bear a Snapdragon 800) is close to final production, as Korean site Naver.com has allegedly obtained two glossy units offered in two gaudy hues: crimson red and cobalt blue. Though these could turn out to be masterful fakes, everything from the faux wood grain on the paper packaging, to the logo-ridden protective screen cover to the cross-hatched back emblazoned with the LTE-Advanced logo seem to be the real deal. When and where we’ll actually see this GS4 LTE-A officially launched is another matter. But if you’re in the mood for a very comprehensive photo tour of the two devices in question, hit up the source below.
[Thanks, Felipe]
Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, Mobile, Samsung, Google
Source: Naver.com (Translated)
Samsung is reportedly negotiating a settlement with the European Union over antitrust charges, after being investigated following Apple’s complaints over 3G patents being used offensively. Talks around a potential deal have been underway for several months, sources familiar with the negotiations told Reuters, though it’s unclear whether Samsung will manage to convince the EU to
Microsoft could pull together its Windows and Windows Phone divisions into a single, unified team as part of the upcoming “major” reorganization, it’s suggested, better emphasizing the connections between the company’s PC and smartphone offerings. Chatter of a significant juggling in Microsoft’s various divisions began earlier this month, with CEO Steve Ballmer said to be
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