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Rdio Unveils Revamped Platform At SXSW

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Premier digital music service Rdio, started by the creators of Skype, today announced at SXSW the availability of a completely redesigned Rdio, providing an even faster, simpler and more social music experience. At an invite-only presentation held at the #FEED house powered by Twitter in the Austin Museum of Art, Rdio showcased the new Web and desktop apps and also announced that more than 15 million songs are now available in its global catalogue, marking another major milestone.

The new Rdio amplifies the music discovery experience that has made the service a favorite amongst influencers, media and music fans around the world. Truly powered by people, Rdio is helping music find fans and fans find music, quicker than ever. And beginning today, current and new Rdio subscribers in the US, Canada, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Portugal and Denmark can experience it.

“Rdio has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to design. With the new Rdio, we’ve gone even further, making it simpler, faster and more beautiful to create an experience that’s all about music and people,” said Malthe Sigurdsson, VP of Product, Rdio. “Listening to user feedback, we’ve made Rdio bigger and better with new features that really make discovery fun. This is more than just a redesign; the new Rdio transforms the boring, spreadsheet-like way of consuming digital music into something visual and dynamic. This new platform will allow us to continue breaking new ground.”

The new Rdio brings all of the music and social connectivity that users have come to love into a cohesive, enhanced experience with new features including:

  • New look and feel - More than just a spreadsheet of songs, the new Rdio puts music and people front and center.
  • All in one place - Less time spent navigating leaves more time for discovering. Music, playlists and your network are now contained in one streamlined view.
  • Browse even faster – Find music at lightning speed with pages that remember your place. Browse through a continuous stream of albums, explore one and easily return to the place you left off – no more repeated scrolling or saving multiple tabs in a browser.
  • Adaptive layout – Rdio resizes intuitively based on browser window size. Music and content instinctively adapt across all screens.
  • Listen with your network - From the People Sidebar, see what your network is listening to in real-time and listen along with one-click.
  • Let your network inspire your listening - Wondering if you’ll like an album in the charts or why it appeared in your Heavy Rotation? Hover over photos underneath every album on Rdio and see exactly who in your network has listened to it.
  • Sharing made simple – Drag and drop music into playlists or collection and share with others on Rdio without missing a beat. Music can also be shared on Facebook, Twitter or via email.
  • Create private playlists – In addition to public and collaborative playlists, now private playlists can be created and shared with just a select few, if desired.
  • Add entire albums to playlists - Now add entire albums to playlists in an instant. One of Rdio’s most-requested features is now a reality!
  • Easily discover people to follow - Check out Rdio’s latest music influencers in the People Sidebar and find others to follow such as artists, critics, record labels and brands. Instantly connect to Facebook, Twitter and Last.fm and Rdio will also recommend people to follow based on friends in those networks.

Rdio offers a truly massive catalogue, even more intuitive music discovery and a full suite of applications that fit seamlessly into people’s lives. Now with the new Rdio, popular features are even more enhanced than ever. And best of all, it’s ad-free and accessible across a growing number of devices and platforms including Web, Mac & Windows desktop apps, and apps for iOS (iPhone, iPad), Android, BlackBerry, and Windows Phone 7. Rdio is also available on Sonos wireless music systems, Roku streaming players, Kindle Fire and in the car with Pioneer AppRadio. Only an email address or Facebook account is needed to sign up.

Availability and Pricing

The new Rdio is now available to all subscribers. Free Rdio users (in the US) and those in the Rdio Unlimited trial will gain access in the coming weeks. At any time, non-subscribers can sign up for any of Rdio’s flexible plans to experience the new Rdio before it’s available to the general public. Plan options include:

  • Rdio Unlimited, $9.99/month: Unlimited Web and mobile streaming on all available devices, as well as wireless syncing to listen offline.
  • Rdio Unlimited Family: 2 – 3 person Rdio Unlimited accounts on one plan for a discounted rate ($17.99 and $22.99 per month, respectively). The only plan of its kind on the market.
  • Rdio Web, $4.99/month: Unlimited Web streaming and access through Mac/Windows desktop apps.

Visit new.rdio.com to learn more about the new Rdio.

Rdio is available on the Web; Mac or Windows desktop applications; applications for tablets (iPad, Kindle Fire, Kobo Vox and Android-powered devices) and mobile phones (iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7). Rdio is also accessible on in-home devices like Sonos and Roku and in-car with Pioneer AppRadio (some devices may not be available in all territories).

Rdio Unveils Brand-New Android App

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Rdio , the digital music service started by the creators of Skype, today announced the availability of a completely redesigned Rdio for Android app, now available as a free download from Android Market or as an update for existing users.

The new app offers intuitive navigation with one-click access to features previously available on Rdio for Android, along with several new enhancements and key features including collection, playlists, new releases, top charts, recommendations, and support for Android Ice Cream Sandwich’s new remote control client. Now Android users not only have easy access to Rdio’s catalog of more than 12 million songs, they can also take advantage of Rdio’s rich social features and extensive music discovery options.

“With the Rdio for Android redesign, we were focused on bringing Android users the best mobile music discovery application possible,” said Malthe Sigurdsson, VP of Product, Rdio. “We believe this launch further reinforces our commitment to creating the most visual, social and interactive experience of music across every platform.”

New to this version, Rdio for Android now includes:

  • Streamlined Top-level Navigation – All-new home screen design gives one-click access to key features in the app
  • Convenient Control – Take advantage of Android Ice Cream Sandwich’s new remote control client to manage playback controls on the lock screen, including viewing controls and album art
  • New Releases – Be the first to listen to new albums and singles on the day they are released, and access new albums released up to two weeks prior
  • Top Charts - Check out recent chart-topping albums
  • Recommendations – Discover more music by exploring fresh album recommendations based on your listening history
  • Enhanced Search – In addition to searching for artists, albums, and songs, you can now search for Playlists and People
  • Synced collection and playlist views – View only the music you have synced for offline listening, without the need to go into offline mode
  • User Profiles - Search, browse, and follow other Rdio users; discover new music by seeing their activity, who they follow, their playlists and more And features of the previous version including Activity, Collection, Heavy Rotation, Playlists, Listening History, Syncing for offline access, and a variety of settings to control syncing and streaming on Wi-Fi or 3G

Pricing and Availability

New Rdio for Android is available as a free download from the Android Market in the US, Canada, Brazil, Germany, Australia and New Zealand. An Rdio Unlimited subscription is required to access Rdio on mobile devices; new users can sign up directly through the app for a free 7-day trial. Users can also sign up at www.rdio.com.

Rdio offers flexible subscription plans for continued access across a growing number of devices. Plan options include: Rdio Unlimited, $9.99/month: Unlimited Web and mobile streaming on all available devices, as well as wireless syncing to listen offline Rdio Unlimited Family: 2-3 person Rdio Unlimited accounts on one plan for discounted rate (2 for $17.99/month or 3 for $22.99/month) Rdio Web, $4.99/month: Unlimited Web streaming and access through Mac/Windows desktop apps

Rdio is available on the Web; Mac or Windows desktop applications; applications for tablets (iPad, Kindle Fire, Kobo Vox and Android-powered devices) and mobile phones (iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7). Rdio is also accessible on in-home devices like Sonos and Roku and in-car with Pioneer AppRadio (some devices may not be available in all territories).

Rdio Launches First Ever Free, On-Demand Music Streaming – Without Ads

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Rdio, the digital music service created by the founders of Skype, today announced the launch of the first ever free, on-demand music offering with no ads. In a move that will redefine the digital music space, US users who sign up to Rdio on the web will now have access to full song streams for free while discovering and sharing music from a growing catalog of over 12 million songs. Only an email address or Facebook account is required to sign up and no software downloads or credit card information is needed to start instantly listening to music.

With Rdio’s free access, now anyone can share free, on-demand music with their friends. And with Rdio’s full integration into Facebook’s Open Graph platform, anyone on Facebook can instantly share and play any song in the News Feed, Ticker, or Timeline.

“We’re proud to be the only service in the US to offer everyone the opportunity to listen to millions of songs for free, without the distraction of a single ad,” said Drew Larner, CEO of Rdio. “With free access to Rdio, now everyone has the freedom to discover what our fans already know – we’re the best option for listening to and discovering music.”

Free access users can experience Rdio ad-free through their web browser, Rdio’s native desktop apps for Mac & Windows and take full advantage of popular Rdio features including:

·Stream full songs on-demand
·See and hear what your friends and other influencers are listening to in real-time
·Share on Twitter and Facebook
·Create custom and collaborative playlists
·Build a personalized profile and digital music collection
·Get music recommendations based on your tastes
·Listen to artist and label radio stations

Free access users will see a customized meter at the top of their profile page indicating how much free music they have each month. At any time, they can choose to upgrade to one of Rdio’s flexible subscription plans for unlimited music streams and Rdio’s mobile apps. Plan options include:

·Rdio Web, $4.99 per month: unlimited access to millions of songs from a browser or desktop
·Rdio Unlimited, $9.99 per month: unlimited web streaming and unlimited mobile streaming on smartphones, iPad, Sonos and Roku, as well as wireless synching to listen offline
·Unlimited Family: 2 Unlimited subscriptions for $17.99 per month or 3 Unlimited subscriptions for $22.99 per month

Rdio free access is available immediately at www.rdio.com.

Rdio Unveils Industry’s First Digital Music Family Plan

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Rdio, the unlimited, on-demand social music service from the creators of Skype, today announced Rdio Unlimited Family, the industry’s first digital music family plan. Now the whole family can benefit from the convenience and savings of combining up to three Rdio Unlimited accounts into one billing plan.

Each family member can create their own individual Rdio Unlimited account and curate their own individual listening experience through Rdio’s growing catalog of over 10 million songs. They can also follow friends, family, people with similar musical tastes, recording artists, and other influencers to see what they are listening to and share their music using Facebook and Twitter.

“When we first introduced Rdio, everyone in the industry offered the same rates and service plans for on-demand music: five dollars per month for Web-only access and ten dollars per month for Web and mobile,” said Drew Larner, CEO of Rdio. “Now with whole families using Rdio, we’ve had a tremendous number of requests from our users for a family plan. We’re really proud to be the first digital music service to bring this type of plan to market.”

Families can add up to three accounts to one plan for a discounted subscription rate. Two accounts cost $17.99 per month, a 10 percent savings off the regular Rdio Unlimited monthly rate of $9.99; three accounts cost $22.99 per month, a 23 percent savings. No other digital music service currently provides discounted rates for families.

One Plan, Unlimited Accounts

With Rdio Unlimited Family, each family member has their own unique Rdio account, user profile, music collection, listening history, network of followers, playlists and other social features Rdio users have come to love. No more fighting for control over who gets to be DJ – every member of the family can now simultaneously enjoy their own songs on their own devices.

Each account can be accessed across Rdio’s growing list of compatible platforms including web, Mac or PC desktop client, mobile devices such as iPad, iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile 7, in-home devices like Sonos and Roku, and in the car via Pioneer AppRadio.

How to get started?

Rdio Unlimited Family subscriptions are currently only available for purchase through Rdio.com. New and existing Rdio accounts can be added to a family plan at anytime. For a free 7-day trial, sign up at Rdio.com or through Rdio’s iPad and smartphone apps.

Pricing

  • $4.99/month — Rdio Web
  • $9.99/month — Rdio Unlimited (web, desktop, mobile, offline, home and car)
  • $17.99/month (10% savings) for 2 accounts — Rdio Unlimited Family (Unlimited features for each account)
  • $22.99/month (23% savings) for 3 accounts
    • $9.99/month for additional accounts

Rdio Launches Highly Anticipated iPad App

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TELUS and Rdio to Partner to Take the Social Music Experience to the Next Level

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TELUS and Rdio today announced that they intend to enter into an agreement that will give TELUS smartphone customers the ability to subscribe to Rdio, an unlimited, on-demand social music service, via their existing TELUS account. Rdio, founded by the creators of Skype, is the first service in Canada to bring social music discovery to mobile devices, giving users instant access to a growing catalogue of nearly nine million songs. Direct carrier billing will provide TELUS customers with a secure, convenient, and easy way to subscribe to Rdio, and to access and share their music on the go. Rdio is changing the way people discover, share and listen to music. For $10/month, Rdio users can play any song, album, artist and playlist as many times as they like, without ever hearing a single ad. Users also have access to new albums the day they are released. With Rdio, users can discover new and old favorites, and follow friends, people with similar musical tastes, recording artists and other influencers to see what they are listening to, and even collaborate on playlists. Rdio makes music sharing effortless thanks to integration with Facebook and Twitter which enables users to easily share their favorite songs, albums and playlists with friends.

Rdio syncs seamlessly across all of the user’s screens: PC and Mac computers, tablets, and of course smart phones, including iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone 7. That means users can pick up exactly where they left off, regardless of the device they’re listening on. Rdio also enables users to sync music to their mobile devices, so they can listen offline when there is no mobile signal or Internet connection.

“TELUS is focused on curating the best Internet-based services for our mobile customers by partnering with innovative service providers who are leading on the global stage. We want to deliver a superior customer experience by making it easy for our customers to enjoy the best of what brands like Rdio have to offer and empower them to choose the services that are right for them,” said Brent Johnston, vice-president of mobility solutions at TELUS. “Our customers have told us that being able to customize their mobile experience with the services they want is important to them. TELUS wants to make that easier, and of course to ensure their experience is second to none on Canada’s fastest* coast-to-coast 4G network.” Direct, one-click billing will make it easy for TELUS customers and new Rdio subscribers to enjoy the social music service. Customers simply create a profile, download the Rdio app, and subscribe. They can then pay their monthly Rdio subscription directly through TELUS and view the charge on their TELUS bill. Rdio has a similar direct carrier billing arrangement with U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless in the United States. “Our integration with TELUS will make it even easier for Canadian customers to enjoy music in a way they have never experienced before,” said Drew Larner, CEO of Rdio. “Rdio’s ability to sync music across so many different platforms and devices gives them this freedom, with the added convenience of direct carrier billing.”

*Based on TELUS’ tests of data throughput speeds in large Canadian urban centres.