Tag: App Store (iOS)

You Can Finally Zoom In On Instagram Photos And Videos

At long last, you can zoom in when you you are taking photos and videos using the Instagram app. Just pinch a photo like you would in most apps to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 09/01/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Android (operating system), App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., Exponential growth, Facebook, Google, Instagram, IOS, IPhone, Snapchat

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More Changes In The Landscape Of Physical Music Retail

While there's no question that, when it comes to recorded music, the world of retail isn't what it was, it isn't all doom and gloom. Here we look at how. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/15/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: App Store (iOS), Argentina, Artist, Barack Obama, Beat Generation, Greenwich Village, music industry, New York, New York City, YouTube

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The ‘Value Gap’ In Music Services Could Harm Tech, Music Industry

'Value gap' has recently become a popular buzz term in the recording industry when describing the disparity in payouts from various streaming services, and in particular to demonize YouTube. The concept is. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/10/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Angela Browning, App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., Europe, European Commission, European Union, Google, Shishir Mehrotra, Spotify, Taylor Swift

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How Engaged Are Facebook Users? [CHART]

More people are using Facebook than ever, and their using it more, as well. At the start of 2011, 55% of the people who used Facebook every month also used it. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/10/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: App Store (iOS), Business Insider, Facebook, Facebook features, Facebook Messenger, Great Comet, Hoax, Instagram, Mass media, Monetization

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1% Of YouTube Channels Getting 93% Percent Of Views

Some revealing numbers recently dropped by Bernstein Research indicate that, despite the massive variety of videos available on the video sharing platform, the vast majority of views go to an elite 1%. Continue reading

Guest Post on 08/03/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Advertising, Advertising Age, Android (operating system), App Store (iOS), Application software, Facebook, Google, Online advertising, revenue, YouTube

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Instagram Copies Snapchat, Adds “Stories”

Facebook and Instagram have never been afraid to find "inspiration" in the features and successes of others. And ever since Zukerberg failed to acquire Snapchat, that popular service has become. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/02/2016 in Social Media | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: App Store (iOS), Azmi v Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Google Maps, Instagram, Snapchat, Streaming media, TechCrunch, Twitter

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Frank Ocean Teases New Release With Stream Only Available To Apple Users

Always private and a bit mysterious, Frank Ocean promised his fans new music in July; and on the last day of the month, he launched a teaser that points to. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 08/01/2016 in Major Labels | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., IOS, IPhone, Macintosh, PayPal, Safari (web browser), Spotify, Streaming media, Web browser

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How live streaming is transforming the music industry… and why that might scare you

Live video is exploding. Facebook Live, Snapchat, Pericope, and for a growing number of musicians, YouNow. But rising consumer demand for unscripted, real-time performances requires an entirely new skill set for. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/29/2016 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: Africa Express, App Store (iOS), Facebook, Google, Mobile app, musician, social media, Streaming media, Twitter, YouTube

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WED. BRIEFING: Spotify IPO Examined • Facebook Pays Creators To Go Live • Beggars U.S. Hacked • More

WEDNESDAY 7.20.16 Music Business News From Around The Web Can Spotify live up to its $8B valuation? Despite an equity stake, the majors have no intention of making it easy.. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/20/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: 19 Entertainment, App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., business, Business model, Carrie Underwood, Consumer, Sony, Spotify, Streaming media

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Rhapsody Users Rebel Over Shift To Napster

Last week, Rhapsody consolidated its branding under the single moniker Napster. With it came a supposedly improved interface and user experience, but judging from comments posted online, Rhapsody users are. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 07/19/2016 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (17)

Tags: " copyright infringement, App Store (iOS), Apple Inc., Bohemian Rhapsody, Brioni (fashion), Metallica, Napster, Rhapsody (online music service), Spotify, Streaming media

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