Google’s Music Beta service , which allows users to upload tracks to the cloud and stream them on a desktop computer or mobile device, can only be accessed by iOS users via a Web app. While Google hasn’t released an official iOS app yet, gMusic – a recently released iPhone app – allows users to access the service from within a native application. As outlined in the app’s release notes, features include: Very fast load times
Since Apple purportedly purchased the iCloud domain last month, there has been rampant speculation as to what the service will bring forth, both in terms of iOS integration and Apple’s general plan for our mobile future. The simplest suppositions seem to be a foregone conclusion: cloud storage for iTunes media, bookmarks, email, contacts, calendars, etc. These are almost certain to be unveiled as key highlights when the service is announced, but — before that big day (probably during June’s WWDC event) — we’re left with our own musings and ramblings about what’s up for iCloud.
Apple’s AirPlay wireless streaming feature can certainly come in handy for easy music playback in nearly every room of your home. As convenient as AirPlay is, it certainly has some limitations. Break the boundaries and bypass some of those restrictions to expand your audio experience with Clever & Son’s WiFi2HiFi . The two biggest restrictions of AirPlay comprise the ability to stream only certain iTunes content, and media can only be directed to an AirPlay-capable device
Grooveshark (Free) by Grooveshark is the official app for users of the streaming music service. Grooveshark joins the ranks of Pandora and Last.fm as its official app hit the App Store recently. It allows users of the service to login with their accounts in order to access playlists and favorites, although you can create an account when using the app for the first time. This starts a 30-day trial of the premium ‘VIP’ account, which gives mobile access