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Re: Google Play Music on the App Store

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Post by einehexe »

einehexe wrote: post #78
ultimoo wrote: post #67

I find it amusing that since Google already had an established ad-based 'services' market before foraying into the mobile space with Android, they invest significant effort into making apps for iOS. Whereas, since Apple has always been in the 'products' market, they don't (have to) invest any effort into the Android ecosystem. I think the first time I was ever exposed to adverts was with iTunes Radio.

Google invests significant effort into making iOS apps because they make more money from them than they do from Android.

Down voting does not change the facts.

Re: Google Play Music on the App Store

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Post by Larrikin »

My biggest problem with Google Play Music was always the size of my library. I have almost 180 gigs of music. I think I used GPM the first week it was out and obviously my whole library didn't get uploaded. I wouldn't mind so much if it simply kept track of what my newest music was and deleted unlistened to music. If I have to manually manage playlist of what can go on the service then I might as well just put the music directly on my phone or iPad.

Re: Google Play Music on the App Store

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Post by craigc »

ddedden wrote: post #89
craigc wrote: post #81

I can figure out how to download stuff so it is available for offline playing, but I can't figure out how to filter out only content that is available offline. This is a feature available in the Android app as an "On Device" filter. Has anyone figured this out?

You have to hit the "pin" icon on the playlist, I believe.

I'm not wondering how to download songs for offline playing. I'm wondering how to toggle/filter so I can only see the offline content.

After reading through https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/1250232?hl=en-G... I do not think the iOS version has this functionality right now.

Re: Google Play Music on the App Store

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Post by k-mcgrady »

cjlm wrote: post #97
k-mcgrady wrote: post #70

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I despise the Spotify interface. I was a customer for years (UK so it's been available here a while) and switched to Rdio last year mainly because the web and mobile interfaces are so much better (imo).

The Spotify interface has definitely improved somewhat in the last 6 months.

I still use it from time to time and it has got better - but I still think Rdio is miles ahead.

Re: Google Play Music on the App Store

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Post by nakkiel »

nathcd wrote: post #83
nakkiel wrote: post #43

Earlier quoted context omitted.

- Deezer 30 million, available on all devices

I really wish Deezer were available in the US. From what I can tell, it seems to be a great service. Blackberry support is cool, too.

I am in fact very surprised it's not available in the US but it looks like you're right:

http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/d...

Re: Google Play Music on the App Store

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Post by cheesylard »

VikingCoder wrote: post #94
cheesylard wrote: post #46

Earlier quoted context omitted.

For the record, the delay has absolutely nothing to do with Apple withholding the Google Music iOS app. Google didn't decide to start developing it until early October [1]. [1] http://www.engadget.com/2013/10/03/google-music-ios-app-laun...

"nothing to do with Apple withholding the Google Music iOS app" Correct. It had everything to do with the music labels demanding Flash DRM, and Apple deciding not to support Flash at all. From your article: "The company had previously closed the door on iOS users because Flash was needed to enforce DRM restrictions set by music labels. Now, Google appears to have overcome that issue and is nearly ready to launch."

Talk about bad journalism. That is not true. Google's All Access music streaming has _never_ been blocked by flash DRM restrictions. The raw MP3 streams have been available ever since its inception, as it has been included in Simon Weber's python google music API implementation [1] for about 5 months (which is a few weeks after All Access was announced). From that API it has been implemented in those 3rd-party apps like GMusic and Cloud Play.

So, the only "bad guy" here is Google for not making an iOS app sooner.

[1] https://github.com/simon-weber/Unofficial-Google-Music-API

Re: Google Play Music on the App Store

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Post by mark_l_watson »

lmm wrote: post #47
sahaskatta wrote: post #13

I've been trying out a different music service every few months, here's something interesting I found. Number of songs: - Xbox Music 30 million. - Apple iTunes 26 million. - Amazon MP3 25 million. - Spotify 20 million. - Rdio 20 million. - Google Music 18 million. I've most recently been using Google Music since I can upload songs albums which aren't available in their library (e.g. Beatles). However, Xbox Music is p…

Note that you can upload your own music for amazon too (though there's a limit of 250 free tracks). There are albums that I'd buy on itunes if there was an android version. But there isn't. Makes me quite annoyed at artists who go itunes-exclusive.

Yeah, I switched to Amazon also. Like the apps for Android and for my iPad. I only wanted to upload about 100 tracks purchased elsewhere so the 250 free limit is not a problem. Amazon is fairly good on price for buying new tracks.

Re: Google Play Music on the App Store

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Post by BrianCoop »

I tried it out when it first came out...just to see. But I wasn't nearly as happy with it as I am with Pandora. Maybe when the youtube service comes out it'll be worth paying if it comes with both, but otherwise I'll stick with pandora and torch music.

Re: Google Play Music on the App Store

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Post by alandarev »

einehexe wrote: post #101
einehexe wrote: post #78

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Google invests significant effort into making iOS apps because they make more money from them than they do from Android.

Down voting does not change the facts.

Then explain why Google Maps are a no-choice for iOS?

P.S. Did not downvote you.

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