Apple’s recently announced Apple Music streaming service is set to make its jump into the complex music streaming industry. Apple did leave out some details from its announcement yesterday, including the streaming quality of the music. Chris Davies of SlashGear is reporting that Apple Music will stream at 256kbps — the same as iTunes Match and most iTunes Store tracks. Now the report does not mention which codec Apple Music would be using. For instance, 256kbps AAC (which is what iTunes/Apple current uses) is generally better sounding, or equal to 320kbps MP3.For comparison, Beats Music streams at 320kbps MP3 or HE-AAC 64kbps on mobile. Spotify uses a variety of different bitrates, encoded through Vorbis: 96kbps for mobile and 160kbps for desktop. If you’re a Spotify Premium user, you get 320kbps on any platform. Jay’z Tidal music service offers 320kbps for $10/month and HiFi Lossless streaming for $20/month.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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Jonathan Mann, also known as the Song a Day guy, has posted a humorous new song about WWDC 2015.The song is titled ‘WWDC Keynote 2015: Went On Too Long’. It touches on some of things Apple did and announced during the keynote, including declaring Swift will be open source (as it did with FaceTime), naming the new version of OS X ‘El Capitan’, sherlocking apps, using female presenters, and more.Lots of apps got sherlockedI feel bad for themFederighi meditatesWhen he wakes up at 5amSwift 2 is open sourceAnd I hope they don’t waste timeCuz long ago didn’t they sayThe same thing about FaceTime?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 has announced the winners of the 2015 Apple Design Awards. The awards highlight some of the year’s best apps on both Mac and iOS for ‘Outstanding Design and Innovation.’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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The Vine app from Twitter has been updated with a new and improved search feature to help you discover the best content.Vine makes video fun. You can watch, create and share short looping videos — anytime, anywhere. Through these videos, called Vines, people have an entirely new medium to express themselves and their creativity. Vine empowers anyone to share stories with the world and is a space where people can connect, entertain and be entertained.Features:• Find, follow, and interact with people close to you• Simply touch the screen to record a Vine, or import videos from your phone. Editing tools help you get your Vine just the way you want it.• Follow channels to get hand-picked Vines in your home feed • Explore trending tags, popular posts and editor’s picks• And more…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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The WordPress app has been updated with a new media picker, infinite comment scroll, improved comment notifications, the ability to convert and upload unsupported image formats, and more.With WordPress for iOS, you have the power of publishing in the palm of your hand. Draft a spontaneous haiku on the train. Snap a photo on an afternoon stroll for the week’s photo challenge at The Daily Post. Respond to your latest comments, or monitor your stats to see where today’s readers are coming from.What’s New In This Version:• New and modern media picker, with instant access to your camera and albums in a dropdown menu.• Infinite scroll on comments.• Improved comment notifications so you can keep track of your comment replies.• Unsupported image formats (e.g., TIFF) are accepted and converted to a supported format before upload.• Fix for a bug in which posts weren’t appearing when users scrolled through their Posts list.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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eBay has launched a new app for the Apple Watch and updated its iOS app with support for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.The eBay app on your iPhone is an all-access pass to the world’s largest marketplace. With it, you’re able to conveniently manage all of your eBay buying and selling activity on the go. So no matter where you are, you can find everything you’re looking for and everything you never knew you wanted.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 has released iOS 8.4 beta 4 to developers for testing. The new beta contains bug fixes and improvements. Its build number is 12H4125a.Previous beta versions of iOS 8.4 brought a new Apple Music app which will be the home to Apple’s new music streaming service that launches at the end of the month. Check out some screenshots of the new app here. Click here for more information on Apple Music.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 has released a fifth beta of OS X Yosemite 10.10.4 to developers and beta testers. The update is build number 14E33b, while the previous build was 14E26a.The OS X Yosemite 10.10.4 update improves the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac.Apple tells developers to focus on photos, migration, and Arabic and Hebrew languages.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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Google Maps has received an update that lets you send places you search for on Google Maps desktop to your mobile device.The Google Maps app for iPhone and iPad makes navigating your world faster and easier. Find the best spots in town and the information you need to get there.Features:• Comprehensive, accurate maps in 220 countries and territories• Voice-guided GPS navigation for driving, biking, and walking• Transit directions and maps for over 15,000 cities and towns• Live traffic conditions, incident reports, and automatic rerouting to find the best route• Detailed information on more than 100 million places• Street View and indoor imagery for restaurants, museums, and moreShare 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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Cadillac’s 2016 model year vehicles will feature the addition of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support. These additions are part of a broader enhancement of CUE, Cadillac’s user experience, with new features and a faster, streamlined operation.Apple CarPlay will debut in 2016 Cadillac models featuring CUE’s 8-in multi-touch screen except the SRX Crossover, a model that will move to an all-new generation in early 2016. Android Auto is expected to be phased into 2016 production at a later date. The 2016 model year will begin this summer.“Cadillac’s product transformation includes continuing upgrades to connectivity and in-car technology,” says David Leone, Executive Chief Engineer. “In 2015 Cadillac became the first luxury brand to feature broad use of wireless charging and 4G LTE Wi-Fi connectivity, and now in 2016 we’re moving quickly to enhance phone integration and overall system performance.”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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