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Pandora Update Lets You Browse for New Music, Get Concert Ticket Notifications, Preview Tracks

The Pandora Radio app has been updated with a new ‘Browse’ destination for discovering music, concert ticket notifications from Songkick, track previews, and more.Great music discovery is effortless and free with Pandora. Just start with the name of one of your favorite artists, songs, genres or composers and we will do the rest. It’s easy to create personalized stations that play only music you’ll love.If you want the music and nothing but the music, you can also subscribe to Pandora One:• No Ads everywhere you listen to PandoraShare Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Sony Believes Smartphones With Dual Lens Cameras Will ‘Takeoff’ in 2017

Amid rumors that the iPhone 7 Plus will get a dual-lens camera system, Sony’s revealed that it expects smartphones with dual-lens cameras to ‘takeoff’ in 2017.During its a Q3 FY15 earnings call an analyst asked, “Do you have thoughts from dual camera adoption over the next one to two years and the impact from some of these operations?”Kenichiro Yoshida (Chief Financial Officer of Sony Corporation) replied, “Well, for next year, our so-called dual lens – dual camera platform will be launched by, we believe, from major smartphone players. However, as I said previously, recently, our smartphone market is growing and particularly, our high-end smartphone market is now slowing down. So, that may impact the demand or production schedule of dual camera smartphones by the major smartphone manufacturers. So, we believe the real start, the takeoff of smartphone with dual lens camera will be in the year of 2017.”Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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T-Mobile Launches Unlimited LTE Family Plan for $150 Per Month

T-Mobile has launched a new unlimited family plan offering four lines with unlimited LTE for $150 per month. With this deal, families can now get four lines of Unlimited LTE for their smartphones for the unheard of price of $150 total per month for the entire family. Plus, families (and small businesses) can add more lines of Unlimited LTE for just $30 each—up to a total of 12 lines. Or families can get two lines for just $100 per month with 10 GB per line (20 GB total)—no sharing! Or four lines with 10 GB per line (40 GB total) for $120 per month for the whole family—just $30 per line! “Over the past year alone, we’ve more than doubled the reach of our LTE coverage, so more people than ever can now ride America’s fastest 4G LTE network,” said John Legere, president and CEO of T-Mobile. “Last year, I told you we’d massively expand our LTE coverage, and we did. I promised we’d compete nearly everywhere with Verizon’s LTE network, and win. And that’s exactly what real-time, crowd-sourced studies are now confirming.”Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Nintendo’s First Mobile App ‘Miitomo’ Will Launch in March

Nintendo has announced the launch of ‘Miitomo’, its first app made exclusively for smartphones, in March.Miitomo is a social experience that uses Nintendo’s Mii characters, which first debuted on the Wii console, to engage friends in a lighthearted and welcoming environment. Users can spark fun conversations and learn more about each other by answering questions such as “What song has been stuck in your head lately?”, “Do you believe in aliens?”, or even “If you saw a nose hair sticking out of your friend’s nose, what would you do?” Users can also easily take and share photos featuring their Mii with the Miifoto feature. Nintendo’s new My Nintendo rewards program will launch alongside Miitomo in March, and will be able to connect with the app.Starting February 17th, you will be able to pre-register for Miitomo by signing up for the new Nintendo Account service using your existing email, social media accounts or current Nintendo Network IDs. People who pre-register will be among the first to be notified about the availability of Miitomo when it launches in March. Nintendo will offer a special Miitomo bonus to anyone who signs up for a Nintendo Account between Feb. 17 and launch. Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Apple Launches Back to School Promo in Australia and New Zealand With Beats Solo2 Headphones

Apple has launched a back to school promotion in Australia and New Zealand giving away a free pair of Beats Solo2 On-Ear Headphones with the purchase of a Mac.Receive a pair of Beats Solo2 On-Ear Headphones — or upgrade to a pair of Beats Solo2 Wireless Headphones for A$140 — when you buy an eligible Mac with education pricing. Offer starts on 3 February 2016 in Apple Retail Stores, on the online Apple Store and at 133-622. Offer ends on 21 March 2016.The deal applies to purchases of a new iMac, MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or Mac Pro, including configure-to-order versions of such products. You can receive either (i) 1 pair of Beats Solo2 On-Ear Headphones (Gloss Black, Gloss White, Gloss Red, Gloss Blue,), for which an instant credit in the amount of A$259.95 will be applied to your order, or (ii) 1 pair of Beats Solo2 Wireless On-Ear Headphones (Space Gray, Silver, Gold, or Rose Gold), for which an instant credit in the amount of A$259.95 will be applied to your order. If you choose the Beats Solo2 Wireless On-Ear Headphones as part of this promotion, you must pay the remaining balance (A$140) following application of the instant credit to the purchase price of such headphones. Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Watch a 16GB iPhone 6 Get Upgraded to 128GB for $60 [Video]

Check out this video of a 16GB iPhone getting upgraded to a 128GB for just $60 at the Shenzhen market in China.BeSound posted the video detailing the process to YouTube earlier today.BeSound is teaming up with Beep to unveil the cheapest Apple iPhone storage space upgrade that is buzzing in Shenzhen, China. We hand over a 16G iPhone 6 to a ‘genius’ at Huaqiang Bei to experience the upgrade first handedly. Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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New Square Reader With Apple Pay Support Now Available in Apple Stores

Square has announced that its new credit card reader with Apple Pay and NFC support is now available for purchase in Apple Stores.As of this tweet, our new Apple Pay reader is available in every Apple Store across the U.S.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Fitbit Launches New Fashion Conscious Fitness Tracker, ‘Fitbit Alta’ [Video]

Fitbit has announced the launch of a new fashion-forward fitness tracker, the ‘Fitbit Alta’.Fitbit Alta is designed with a satin finish, stainless steel body and features a line of stylish interchangeable bands in multiple popular colors and premium materials so you can find the right style for every occasion. In addition to automatically tracking your all-day activity, exercise and sleep, it’s equipped with Reminders to Move, nudging you to stay active throughout the day for better health, while providing visual feedback on your progress and keeping you connected with the smart notifications you need most on a vibrant, slender display. “Fitbit Alta will turn heads as our most fashionable device yet. The attractive, versatile design of this new fitness tracker fits seamlessly into daily life – from the gym to the office to a night out,” said James Park , CEO and Co-Founder of Fitbit . “Alta features the everyday tracking Fitbit is known for, along with innovative and purpose-built features that push users to do more. Paired with our large, engaged global social community, Alta is an exciting product for everyday users who are looking for a simple way to stay motivated and connected, that also fits with their personal style.”Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Zagg Acquires iPhone Battery Case Maker Mophie for $100 Million

Zagg has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire mophie, a company that makes battery cases and battery packs for the iPhone, among other products.The transaction will leverage the unique strengths of two industry leaders in the mobile accessories sector to create a business with greater product diversification and improved operational capabilities.“This strategic combination of two industry innovators with complementary product, brand and distribution platforms will enable us to deliver increased value for our customers and shareholders,” said Randy Hales, President and Chief Executive Officer of ZAGG. “We see numerous opportunities to drive revenue growth and increase profitability by leveraging the strengths of both organizations to strengthen product development, improve brand presence, and expand distribution.”Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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Apple to Release ‘S’ Version of the Apple Watch With Upgraded Processor in March [Analyst]

Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster is predicting that Apple will launch an ‘S’ version of the Apple Watch this spring, bringing an upgraded processor and battery. Apple Watch: expect more of an “S” version with similar design, upgraded components including processor[,] battery, new band styles. Unlikely to have a wireless radio, which would allow standalone (i.e. decoupled from iPhone).The idea is similar to Apple’s release cycle for the iPhone. A major design upgrade is usually followed by a relatively minor internal upgrade. While it seems logical, previous reports have suggested that Apple only plans to unveil new bands and software for the smartwatch.Share Article:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Email,   Reddit,   Digg,   Delicious,   StumbleUponFollow iClarified:Facebook,   Twitter,   LinkedIn,   Google Plus,   Newsletter,   App Store,   YouTubeAdvertise Here

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