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How Clutter Can Slow Down Your Phone Without You Knowing It

Sun, 22 Oct 2017 22:00:01 +0000

Ever wonder why your phone runs slower, even when you close all your apps? The answer is simple: you have too much clutter on your phone. If there is so much junk bogging your processor down, where is it, though? In this case, the clutter is deep in your Android’s hard drive. Click here to use quick cleanup to remove useless junk files, temporary files, cache, and trash that are taking up too much storage space on your phone and slowing it down:

The Issue with Temporary Files and Cache Files
Even after you close your apps, the seeds that were planted during their usage are still on the hard drive, in two key ways. The first involves temporary files. Every short-term function during the usage of your Android apps uses temporary files, whether to store a previous version of your app, a new update, or records of any changes during the app’s usage. When you close the app, all the temporary files are deleted (depending on how the app was designed), only to create more the next time you open the app.

Temporary files can slow your processor and drain your battery if the app is left on in the background. However, after the app is closed, there are still pieces of clutter building in your hard drive. These files are not temporary, and while essential to the app’s function, they do not delete themselves. These files are called cache files, and they may be the reason your Android is running slow.

Every time your apps need to store long-term information, like backups and other pieces of information they will need on a later date, they store them into a cache file. However, with every new usage of the app, cache files stack on top of outdated cache files, and the pile builds until your hard drive is stuffed with useless cache junk.

Since cache files cannot be accessed through your phone, they can be difficult to find. There are many ways to delete your outdated cache files without having to go through your hard drive file by file. Simply use quick cleanup on your Android to delete the outdated temporary and cache files from the nooks and crannies of your phone’s hard drive.

After getting rid of all of your junk files, you will notice significant changes to your Android’s hard drive. You will have to run quick cleanup every once in a while to keep your phone running smoothly; cache builds up every once in a while. Just be sure to make your Android run faster by deleting your phone’s clutter.

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How Much Space Does Music Downloaded from Spotify Take Up?

Sat, 12 Aug 2017 00:00:29 +0000

The bottom line is that files and apps can take up a lot of space on your phone. For many avid music-listeners, this may also include thousands of songs, depending on how much space you have on your phone. There are solutions to this inevitable reality of a lack of storage space, if you value the convenience of downloaded music and do not feel like paying hundreds of dollars in fees. Use the Quick Cleanup feature to clean up your phone so that you can dedicate more space to music. Click here to use clean up your files now:

In this day and age, gigabyte storage on your phone is king. You may use up those precious gigabytes of storage for text messages, photos, and beyond. But your phone also collects a lot of junk files, temporary files, cache, and trash over time. Quick Cleanup will quickly remove all of these useless files from your phone so that you have more room for music files.

Long gone are the days of portable MP3 players and portable CD players separate from cell phones. There is no need to pull out a disc or any other hardware other than your phone. Further, for many people, streaming services are ever-growing in popularity. Unfortunately, streaming songs off of the Internet eats cellular data, which could eventually lead to exorbitant fees at the end of the month for anyone who does not have an unlimited data phone plan.

Luckily, Spotify Premium allows users to download songs to their phone for added convenience. There is no buffer time or lag, and it has the potential to save users a lot of money long term on cellular data. However, songs do take up space on your phone, but the added convenience outweighs any qualms; you could even add your downloaded music to an external SD card, which will save you even more space on your phone.

The question about how much space downloading songs from Spotify takes up varies depending on a few factors. Primarily, this depends on the quality of the content you are downloading. Premium users have multiple options, but individual songs can take up nearly 10 MB of space on your phone. On the low end, they can take up around 3 MB per song. That seriously adds up and could theoretically dampen your experience with your phone due to a lack of free space.

For most music listeners, the convenience and cost-effectiveness of downloading songs makes it more than worth it. It is OK to sacrifice the storage space on your phone, particularly if you are smart about it.

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How Many MP3 Files Do You Keep on Your Phone?

Sun, 25 Jun 2017 14:00:20 +0000

Now that smartphones can perform an incredible number of functions, there’s not really a reason to buy or carry around other devices, such as mp3 players or e-readers. After all, you can download books and music to your phone. One downside to this practice is that these files can take up a lot of space on your phone. If you want to make more room on your phone for music files, photos, videos, and books, use Quick Cleanup to remove junk files that are taking up too much storage space on your device:

DFNDR’s Quick Cleanup feature will instantly remove all junk files, trash, cache, and temporary files from your internal storage and SD card to free up space on your phone. That way, you won’t have to take the time to delete these files manually from each app on your device. It’s a quick way to create more room on your phone for the files that you really want, such as more apps, music files, photos, and videos.

How Many mp3 Files Can You Keep on Your Phone?

The amount of mp3 files and other files that you can store on your device largely depends on the age and specs of your phone. Older smartphones typically have very little internal storage space (8GB to 16GB), and the ability to hold very little external storage space (as little as 32GB). In comparison, many newer smartphone models now come with 32GB to 64GB of internal storage, and microSD card expansion up to 256GB — that’s a lot of space for music, photos, videos, and books.

What Are The Pros to Storing mp3 files on Your Phone?

Regardless of how much space you have on your device, storing mp3 files on your phone can be very convenient. You’ll still be able to listen to music even if you don’t have an Internet connection, and the task will take up very little of your phone’s battery in comparison to streaming music. While streaming music may be a fine practice when you have a Wi-Fi connection, streaming music without Wi-Fi can use up a lot of your data.

The Cons?

If you have an older smartphone, then you likely won’t be able to store that many mp3 files on your phone. Plus, your mp3 files have to compete with your apps, photos, videos, and other files for storage space. In order to make sure your phone doesn’t run out of room, you may want to keep a select number of your favorite songs on your phone, or else change your playlists now and then. For many users, this might be an undesirable practice — they may prefer to use their data to stream music.

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The Best Music Downloading Apps for Android

Sat, 29 Apr 2017 19:00:18 +0000

It can be hard to choose your favorite music streaming app, but once you do, you’re hooked — at least for a while, anyway, until you’re onto the next best app. Sometimes, though, you want to download music to your phone. Luckily, there are quite a few alternatives to downloading music from the Play store.

If you want to download your favorite songs — legally and often for free — check out one of these music downloading apps below. One of these apps may just become your new favorite music app. At the very least, you won’t have to worry about a strong Wi-Fi connection for streaming when you’re downloading music to your device.

Pure Volume

If musicians want to gain more publicity for their music, they can offer free downloads of their songs on PureVolume. Pure Volume helps you discover these under-the-radar artists by featuring songs, displaying top downloads, and noting popular and new albums. Plus, you can download MP3 songs without even creating a Pure Volume account.

SoundClick

SoundClick is a popular website because it gives users a directory of free music downloads from artists’ personal websites. These are artists who are giving away their music for free, but without SoundClick, you might not know all the artists who offer these free tracks. SoundClick also lets you search through music charts and genres for free downloads. You can also create custom radio stations of your music or download paid songs, too.

Jamendo

The free downloads on Jamendo are legal because the songs are available through Creative Commons. That means that the musicians themselves release their music. Jamendo helps you find unknown musicians whose music you might like through their radio channels. If you like a song, you can then download it. You can also search for new music by browsing through Jamendo’s popular downloads, new releases, and popular songs.

ARTISTdirect

Not every song available through ARTISTdirect is free, but you can find plenty of free music to download. However, the app does have pages of free music in multiple genres. Otherwise, ARTISTdirect also has streaming music to listen to, as well.

NoiseTrade

If you want to download an artist’s whole album, NoiseTrade is the place to do it. Again, artists provide their albums here, so they’re free and legal to download. NoiseTrade is an appealing place for them since users who download their music can tip the artists or promote their favorite new musicians to their friends.

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Spotify Launches First Episode of Its Own Original Podcast

Fri, 07 Apr 2017 16:00:03 +0000

Starting in late February, Spotify began streaming their new original podcast series, Showstopper, which was quickly followed by a second series, Unpacked. Spotify’s third project, The Chris Lighty Story (the working title), is soon to follow, with a premiere date sometime in April.

The first series, hosted by The Fader’s Editor in Chief, Naomi Zeichner, narrows in on the process behind music selection in today’s most popular TV shows. Three episodes have been released thus far, featuring interviews with the music supervisors from Girls, The OC, and Being Mary Jane. The podcast covers everything from lyrics to soundtrack decisions (based on current pop culture and political movements). Zeichner and her guests dive into the intricacies involved in creating a momentous scene on TV with music choices, especially when it comes to featuring artists and songs that can make or break the mood of the moment.

Unpacked, meanwhile, takes on the country’s biggest music festivals, with hosts Matt FX (Broad City’s music supervisor) and Michele Santucci (of Spotify Studios) traveling around the country to interview the creative minds behind festivals like South by Southwest. The Chris Lighty Story will focus on the music industry executive and his part in building the careers of hip hop’s lauded figures LL Cool J, 50 Cent, Missy Elliott, Foxy Brown, and Puff Daddy. The podcast will deal with a range of issues, from Chris Lighty’s own tumultuous path, to the rise of hip hop and the consequences of success.

These projects are the products of partnerships with Panoply Studios (involved in producing Showstopper and Unpacked) and Gimlet Media and Loudspeakers Network (responsible for The Chris Lighty Show). The first two podcasts will be streamed exclusively on Spotify, while The Chris Lighty Show will appear on other platforms just 8 weeks after its release.

Spotify’s objective is to provide opportunities for podcasts to reach the platform’s diverse audience pool, according to an interview between Nieman Lab’s Nicholas Quah and Spotify’s Dossie McCraw. McCraw, who is the company’s head of podcasts, claims that Spotify will be able to help podcast publishers with “creative, marketing, and event production support,” hoping to tap into users’ vested interest in music, music history, and key figures in the development of the industry.

This move comes at an interesting time, as companies like Apple, Pandora, and Spotify are all competing to provide fresh, accessible content to their music-streaming users in novel ways. It will be interesting to see how these platforms progress and evolve as they vie for wider audiences and new angles for streaming opportunities.

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Is Snapchat About to Enter the Music World?

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 18:00:04 +0000

There’s no doubt that Snapchat has risen to the top of the social media kingdom. It’s now common to see live videos of Snap users at concerts, performances, or even just listening to music on their own. Actors and musicians, too, have taken advantage of the platform. Music has become an integral part of the platform’s participation in people’s everyday lives, documenting their most exciting (or mundane) moments in quick 10-second bytes that disappear after 24 hours.

Snapchat’s Musical Partnership
However, even within the past few months, Snapchat’s involvement in the music industry has strengthened. In December, the company announced their integration with one of the world’s most popular apps, Shazam. This allowed users to open the camera and film their surroundings while identifying the song that’s playing in the background. Snapchat users were able to discover new music and share it with friends easily, while promoting new artists and records at the same time.

Snapchat Previews New Songs
Snapchat has taken the relationship with the music industry one step further by creating Snap filters which feature exclusive new music, sometimes even before the songs have been released (with the artist’s permission, of course). The first lens filter that had music in the background sampled the song “Now and Later” by Sage the Gemini. This resulted in Sage the Gemini gaining over 4 million followers on Spotify. More recently, Ed Sheeran turned to Snapchat to give a brief 30-second preview of a new song; this, too, was only available for a weekend before it disappeared.

A Personal Touch
Artists and producers alike have taken to the Snapchat model, as it doesn’t breach any licensing laws and has no threat of piracy, unlike YouTube or Facebook where the content is uploaded “forever.” Furthermore, because of the personal touch of filming from an individual’s perspective (without character limits), fans can access exclusive events like the VMAs through what feels like a candid lens. Music videos and performances were uploaded directly for millions of viewers to watch instantaneously, without editing or special effects.

The Future of Snapchat
Many artists and DJs also have their own Snapchat accounts, which allows them to market themselves in an open way. As Snapchat continues to grow from their partnerships with other creative enterprises, it’s quite probable that more song previews and exclusive premieres will continue to be showcased on the app — even if only for a few hours.

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Google’s Security Patch Improves Pixel’s Audio Issues

Sat, 25 Mar 2017 14:00:55 +0000

Sound quality is undoubtedly an important component in a handheld device, especially since we now use our phones like we use computers. We listen to music, watch videos and movies, and use various apps that require audio. That’s why it can be disappointing if we buy a new smartphone and the audio quality isn’t as impressive as the rest of the device. Unfortunately, this is exactly what happened to consumers that purchased the Pixel and Pixel XL.

In recent months, Google’s patented Pixel products have received backlash for a major flaw in the listening experience. Thankfully, Google has taken necessary measures to fix this issue in select devices. The issues had primarily affected the Pixel and Pixel XL models. Users had previously complained about the surprising drop in sound quality in the Google Pixel, especially when the audio was turned up to the highest level. It also affected the sound quality of sound-centric apps, such as video services and instrument apps. Devices would struggle to maintain sound at an elevated volume, and the sound would fade in and out with harsh feedback at higher volumes.

Luckily, Google released a security patch update for Pixel devices in order to fix their sound issues. After downloading this update, Pixel users reported an improvement in sound quality at the highest setting; the crackling, static noises the phone emitted previously have since disappeared. The company released a bulletin noting which problems were brought to their attention, and the steps they took to address them. The solution was only reserved for those that followed through with updating their Pixel or Pixel XL, but Google has expanded their security rectifications to Nexus models experiencing similar issues.

It should be noted that other problems were fixed with the new security patch. Although the privacy and security of users were never in imminent danger, keeping every component of protection intact was a priority for Google in the manufacturing of this download. It is recommended that Google fans and Pixel users get the download on their device as soon as possible, to jumpstart a higher quality experience.

Smartphone users should regularly check their personal devices for updates, especially security updates. There are various levels of security a patch can possess, and understanding the level a patch is on can facilitate optimal protection for Pixel users and beyond. This ensures the protection of different tiers of vulnerability that specific devices can be susceptible to.

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Introducing: LG’s Tone Studio Headphones

Mon, 20 Mar 2017 16:00:29 +0000

One of the biggest pains about playing music on your phone is getting your music to start playing right when you plug in your headphones. Luckily, automatic play is one of LG’s Tone Studio headphones’ built-in features, along with several other cool features that make their new product worth checking out. The following will answer a few of your most pressing questions about the new headphones.

What’s the deal with having both earbuds and speakers?

Essentially, these are “headphones” that sit around your neck, so as to leave your ears free. The headphones come with four speakers. Two speakers, responsible for high and middle-range notes, are on top of the neckband, while the two bottom speakers are for the bass notes.

It might sound annoying to listen to neck speakers when you’re out in public, and the Tone Studio headphones have a remedy for that: you can pull out the connected earbuds from the neckband and use them like you would other headphones. Still, for those who may have trouble hearing or else find traditional headphones to be uncomfortable, these could be a great option at home for watching movies or listening to music.

Are they easy to use?

All you have to do is connect your headphones to a Bluetooth-enabled device to make the headphones start working. That’s all the setup; there’s nothing left to do. You can also connect the headphones easily to a laptop or other non-Bluetooth-enabled device with a 3.5mm cable and the Tone Studio jack. Using this physical connection also improves the sound quality.

OK, but how about the sound quality?

The sound quality is good, particularly for Bluetooth headphones. For those of you who buy headphones to drown out rackets, these headphones are for you. Some tech aficionados also suggest that the headphones do a fine imitation of surround sound.

Are there any issues with the sound quality?

Bass-lovers might take issue with the limited bass available with these headphones. If a thumping bass is what you’re looking for, you might not want to get personal speakers like these anyway.

How much will a pair of these headphones run me?

The latest version of Tone Studio headphones aren’t available yet, so the price for these headphones is still currently unknown. However, most sources suggest that the headphones will be priced from $220 to $240 when they’re released. LG suggests that they’ll be shipping out the first batch come March of this year.

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Spotify is Available for Free, but at What Expense?

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 20:06:58 +0000

Spotify, the world’s most popular music streaming service, just suffered a major security crisis. A staggering number of music lovers reported that the freemium streaming service was allowing malware-infested ads to reach its users. Reports posted to Spotify’s company forum stated that running Spotify Free on a desktop was causing browsers to open malicious websites without approval from users.

The problem initially came to the attention of the company after Spotify subscribers took to Twitter to report on suspicious behavior happening on laptops and computers while the streaming service was open on browsers, citing that the service’s ads were filled with links to malware. Others reported that the infected ads opened at regular and frequent intervals without the user’s input. While it was initially believed to be a problem endemic only to Windows 10, it appears that Spotify’s malware woes extended to computers running on Ubuntu and MacOS as well.

As surprising and discomforting as this news may be to subscribers of the popular streaming service, Spotify has actually dealt with similar problems in the past. In 2011, the company experienced the exact same issue, with customers complaining that advertisements were opening and running malware on their computers. Spotify went on to swiftly resolve the issue, but not before issuing a public apology to those affected by the incident.

As of October 6th, Spotify employees tracked the source of the malware down to a single advertisement, which, according to Spotify representatives, has been removed and is no longer a security risk to free Spotify subscribers. Still, even with the problem identified and seemingly solved, this is far from reassuring news, given that of the service’s 100 million users across the globe, about 60% of them subscribe to the free tier.

While this most recent security gaffe has since been fixed by the Spotify development team, and they are currently monitoring activity on the free edition of Spotify in the event that any issues persist, it’s understandable for some to want to take extra precautions to ensure their safety, privacy, and well-being online. If you’re willing to sink a few dollars into your music service a month, upgrading to the ad-free Spotify service would prevent you from receiving unwanted and potentially dangerous advertising from them in the future. However, there are effective steps you can take to remain safe if you do decide to keep the free Spotify service.

If you elect to keep the free version of Spotify, the easiest way to prevent any future malicious ads from infiltrating your devices is to download PSafe Total and PSafe Total Windows. PSafe Total’s antivirus software scans your device 24/7 to detect and remove threats. With the app installed, you can carefreely listen to the free version of Spotify, knowing that PSafe will immediately detect any dangerous ads or threats. As an added bonus, PSafe Total will also optimize your computer or phone’s speed so that Spotify songs don’t lag!

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How to Make an Awesome Playlist on Pandora

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 18:17:51 +0000

Pandora is an excellent way to access a variety of music. With the platform, you can tailor stations to your liking. In fact, Pandora allows you to make a perfect radio station that suits your interests. Plus, you can allow Pandora to play other bands you might like that are similar to your interests. Here are a few ways you can get the optimal experience from Pandora.

Variety is the Spice of Life
Stations can become awfully monotonous if you only have one genre of music rotating. This repetitiveness is going to make you get bored of the station very quickly. Thus, adding different genres will allow the Pandora station to diversify the style of your music. If you do not want Pandora to mix up your music genres, then you can uncheck the “add variety” button in settings.

Be Selective with the Songs You Like
When you upvote every single song you like, then Pandora will play songs that are related to those genres. This can get out of hand, as the range of genres will become so broad that your station won’t be unique anymore. While it is important to diversify your playlist, making it too heterogeneous is just as bad. Finding a happy medium is imperative to having a solid station.

Skip Responsibly
You are only allowed six skips per hour. Don’t abuse this privilege, or you will be stuck listening to awful songs. Allocate these skips throughout the hour so you can skip the songs you absolutely can’t stand. Only allowing yourself one skip per ten minutes will allow you to efficiently use your skips.

I’m Tired of This Track
There’s always that one song that radio stations play over and over again, all day. Pandora has a feature called “I’m Tired of This Track” that allows you to temporarily remove a song from the station. To access this feature, hold your mouse over the album cover presented on the station. There should be an up arrow that appears. Next, there should be an option called “I’m Tired of This Track.” Clicking this will tell Pandora to hold off on playing the song for a while.

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No Headphone Port? No Problem! We’ve Got You Covered

Fri, 14 Oct 2016 13:40:01 +0000

Several Android models without headphone jacks were announced this year. Within the next few years, we might all be using Android phones without headphone jacks. While that doesn’t necessarily mean we have to dispose of our favorite wired headphones (adaptors are available for these phones), going wireless might be an easier option. All of the headphones below will work with your Android phone. So, without further ado, here are the best Bluetooth wireless headphones available now.

Sennheiser Momentum 2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
These are among the best-rated wireless headphones currently available. The price ranges from about $380-$500. They are available in an over-ear version. Some of the features include active noise-cancellation, 22-hour battery life, 2 built-in microphones, and a 16Hz to 22kHz frequency response. The over-ear style will also make these headphones more comfortable for extended periods of time than many on-ear styles.

BÖHM Bluetooth Wireless B-66 Headphones
These headphones are stylish and functional. They are available in black and silver or gold and tan, and offer a premium sound quality for the price. You can currently snag them for about $85 on Amazon. They offer noise cancellation, an inline microphone, and an 18-hour battery life.

Bose SoundLink Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
These are a cheaper alternative to the Bose QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones, at about $229. They are comfortable, with quality sound, and include up 15 hours of battery life and a microphone for phone calls. Worth noting: it is easy to switch between Bluetooth devices while staying connected to your phone.

Skullcandy Hesh 2 Unleashed Over-Ear Headphones
This option is under $100 and is available in a variety of colors. It includes up to 15 hours of battery life, an over-ear design for increased comfort, a remote and microphone, and sound isolation.

Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless Headphones
These headphones offer a stylish, modern design and quality sound. They are over-ear and about $400 to purchase. Other perks: the battery lasts for up to 17 hours, they can be folded for ease of travel, and you can charge them from your laptop. A cheaper alternative, however, is the P5 model, which offers a similar experience for half the price.

Make Your Wired Headphones Wireless
If you don’t want to buy new headphones, or you love a particular brand or model of wired headphones and can’t part with them, you can also make your current headphones wireless. A quick search for Bluetooth receiver on Amazon, NewEgg, or your favorite online tech retailer will bring back a number of results. Most are small enough to now fit in your pocket and come with a headphone port, which will pick up the Bluetooth signal from your phone and send the audio to your headphones. Just make sure you look for a model that can hold a charge; some need to be wired to a power source to operate.

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A Guide to Making a Great Spotify Playlist

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 12:27:18 +0000

So you downloaded Spotify and it’s time to get down to business. Making playlists. It’s easy to create customized playlists with your favorites, to find new music you’ll love, and lots more when you know your way around the world of Spotify. Read on for your best tips for creating epic playlists.

Start from Scratch
You can start a new playlist by searching for a particular artist, era, or musical genre. When the songs relevant to your search appear on the screen, click on any artist’s name for a list of related artists. This way, you can discover great new (or forgotten old) music that is similar to the stuff you already like. It’s sort of like having a radio station that exists only to please your musical palate.

More Playlist Options
You can find playlists made by other Spotify users on sharemyplaylists.com. Just click “play” to check them out, and subscribe if you like them. You can also go to spotibot.com and click “more options,” located under the search bar. Input the name of an artist (or artists) you like. Then, select the number of songs you’d like to have in the playlist, choose “Generate Playlist,” and the app will create an automated playlist according to your specifications.

Organizing and Sharing Your Playlists
When you start building up several playlists, use folders to keep them organized. Go to File, then select “New Playlist Folder,” name it, and you’re ready to fill it up with all your killer music. You can make your playlists private or share them. By default, your Spotify playlists are available for anyone to subscribe to. To change this, right click on a playlist and uncheck “Publish.” You can also make a playlist just for you and your friends. When you right-click, choose “collaborative playlist.” Whoever you share it with will be able to subscribe to it and add or delete songs.

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The Best Bluetooth Speakers to Buy This October

Mon, 03 Oct 2016 15:08:23 +0000

Music is perfect for any type of event. It sets the mood, gets people excited and is fun to dance too. We all know speakers are the most important element for your party, but how do you choose the right one? Traditional speakers, the ones where you leave your phone or music player attached, can be effective but annoying to the owner of the music playing device. Obviously bluetooth speakers are the way to go, but it’s hard to find the best ones with the quantity on the market. Luckily for you, we’ve found the best bluetooth speakers so you can focus on what’s important, the music.

UE Boom 2
For those of us who want our music on the go, the UE Boom 2 is perfect. The speaker is cylindrical and only weighs 1.2 pounds. Don’t let the small size fool you, the speaker can run for 15 hours straight and has a wireless range of thirty feet. But that’s not all. The speaker is waterproof. Bring the boom to the beach or the pool, and you’ll never have to worry about doing damage control.

Fugoo
This speaker is perfect for those listeners who are looking to travel and won’t have access to many battery sources. Weighing in at just one pound, Fugoo can last 40 hours without a recharge. That’s almost two full days of music without having to worry about battery life. Don’t think that you’ll need to compromise on sound quality to get this amazing battery life, Fugoo offers what techradar labels as an awesome sound.

Creative Muvo Mini
For those of us not looking to spend a lot of money, Creative Muvo Mini can be the best deal for our buck costing just over forty dollars. The Muvo is a .6 pound speaker with a battery life of 10 hours and a respectable wireless range of thirty-two feet. This speaker is waterproof so your listening experience is worry-free. The Muvo Mini is certainly a great value, and for those of us heading back to school, the Muvo is optimal for college dorm rooms.

JBL Charge 3
If you have a little bit of available space, the Charge might be the best speaker for you. The Charge weighs a little more than our previous speakers, 1.76 pounds, but what it loses in compactness it gains in sound. The Charge is praised for its sound quality, and you will always hear your tunes distortion free. Best of all, the charge is waterproof and can undergo thirty minutes underwater without any damage.

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Get Apple Music for Your Android Device Today

Mon, 26 Sep 2016 20:49:17 +0000

It seems as if there is a large divide within the natural duopoly between the iPhone and the Android. Both companies are constantly innovating so they can stay on top of the game. However, it seems as if Apple has bridged the competitive gap between the two businesses.

Apple decided to team up with Android and allow their users to access Apple Music. Here are some things you should know about this new development.

You can only sign up for an individual plan.
There is no family plan yet. As of now, you can only receive an individual monthly subscription, which is priced at $9.99 per month. You do receive a free month trial; however, you are automatically charged once that free month has expired.

You receive all the benefits that iPhone users receive with Apple Music.
Curated playlists, musical recommendations, radio — it’s all there. Don’t feel like you’re getting the short end of the stick just because you’re using an Apple app on an Android. Beats One is also included within the Apple Music package, so you can constantly listen to radio hits tailored to your interests 24/7.

You need an Apple Account to have access to Apple Music.
You might have an Apple ID without even knowing it. If you have ever purchased anything from iTunes, whether it be a song, album, TV show, etc., you have an Apple ID. If you have never used iTunes, then you will need to create an Apple ID. This can be done through the Apple Music application.

No voice control.
Sadly, our good friend Siri isn’t programmed within Android phones. Thus, you have no means to utilize voice control to play a song. On the iPhone, you can simply tell Siri to “play The Beatles” and she will immediately pull up the Apple Music app for you.

Android’s version of Apple Music is still in its beta stage.
As a result, the program is still being developed, and likely has significant errors that need to be accounted for prior to launching the product. So, if you decide to download Apple Music early, be patient if you experience technical difficulties with the app.

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Make Your Music Your Own With DeaDBeef Player

Thu, 22 Sep 2016 20:20:33 +0000

There are lots of streaming services available for your phone. There are also hundreds and hundreds of music players, making it difficult to choose the one that’s right for you.
We’d like to introduce DeaDBeeF. The DeaDBeeF Player is a popular and well-reviewed music playing app for Android systems 1.6 and higher. The player is so popular because it has so many ways to play and sort music, so you can easily create playlists and your own music. Here, we’ll talk about a few of the features that make DeaDBeeF play so well-loved.

DeaDBeeF plays lots of file formats.
The DeaDBeeF Player supports lots of different kinds of files, including mp3, ogg, aac/mp4, alac/mp4, flac, ape, tta, mpc, sid, and mod. You can also stream online radio using the player.

DeaDBeeF lets you create your own playlists.
The DeaDBeeF Player gives you lots of ways to create playlists and put them into different folders or files. If you’re DJ’ing with the player, one of its best features is that it gets rid of silence in between tracks so that your crowd never has to wait for you to catch up. As you’re setting up your playlists, you can also create a variety of presets using the player’s 10-band equalizer.

DeaDBeeF lets you break up albums into multiple tracks.
If you have an album or a long song without breaks in it, the DeaDBeeF Player lets you break up your files into smaller chunks that you can jump to whenever you want to. The player comes with .cue support as well, which helps you split images into tracks.

DeaDbeeF lets you scrobble songs.
Scrobbling means that when you listen to a song the filename is then added to your profile on a particular a playlist. After you scrobble songs, then you can listen to them on your computer or device automatically.

The last thing you want to have happen while you’re using the DeaDBeeF Player is for your phone to suddenly start slowing down. That’s where PSafe Total’s Memory Booster comes into play. The booster will help you optimize your data, clear out your storage space, and speed up your phone to eliminate lag time.

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Review of Your Favorite Music App: YouTube

Fri, 16 Sep 2016 21:05:46 +0000

You hear a new song on the radio and you want to find out the name of it and who it’s by. How do most of us find it? By searching YouTube. Now YouTube is not just a search engine for songs or music video, it’s the next best streaming service on our phones.

Set Up

The set up is simple. Download the app and sign in with a google account. That’s it.

How it Works

After, you will see the app’s home screen with three distinct tabs. The first tab, the one with the home symbol, features stations that are customized to your music tastes based on what you’ve browsed in the past. In addition, you’ll see genre stations that coincide with the types of music you’ve already listened too. It doesn’t end there; below these are new listening options like your recently played videos, recommended videos, more suggestions, and new music.

The second tab, the one with the fire symbol, is meant to help you keep up with music trends. The common categories listed include “The Daily 40” or “On the Rise,” as determined by the larger Youtube community. Also included, a “trending now” section as well as new music sorted by genre.

Lastly, denoted by the thumbs up symbol, the third tab collects all the previous songs you’ve liked in the past. This will allow users easy access to their favorite songs and videos.

To play the videos, click on any of the videos to open the music player. While watching a video, users can also search through other versions of the content like fans performing a song or related videos. To do this just switch from the “Playing Now” screen to the “Explore” screen.

If you’ve moved back to the “Playing Now” tab, you’ll find buttons that will allow you to like/dislike the video you’re watching as well as a sharing tool. To exit the player, just tap the video you’re watching, a down arrow should appear in the upper left-hand corner on the video. After, the video will now display as a preview bar on the bottom of the screen.

Other Features

On the top corner of the home screen you’ll see a magnifying glass and a button with three lines. The magnifying class allows the user to search by song, artist, or album through the entire YouTube music database. The three-lined button allows users the options to switch google or YouTube accounts, access your recently played music, and options for the health center, feedback, and more settings.

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Why DragonFly Black Will Change the Way You Hear Your Music

Fri, 16 Sep 2016 20:39:15 +0000

Smartphones can have dual purposes for many people: using them for their standard use (phone calls, texting, internet browsing, apps, etc.) and as an everyday portable music player. The convenience of having your entire music album at your fingertips wherever you go without having to carry a separate device is definitely one to not take for granted, but did you know that you can do more than just upload and listen to your music? With DragonFly Black, give your entire music listening experience an upgrade.

AudioQuest’s thumb-key-size DragonFly Black is a DAC and headphone amplifier all wrapped up in a USB memory stick shell. For those not in the know, DAC converts digital audio information into an analog signal that can be sent to headphones, powered speakers, amplifiers and receivers for optimal listening enjoyment. For example, the sound card that’s built into your computer and feeds through the headphone jack is an example of a DAC. Your computer isn’t built just for audio, that means that the quality is compromised to an extent. The same can be said with your smartphone, and that’s where DragonFly Black comes into play.

DragonFly uses a sophisticated “asynchronous” USB audio data transfer protocol that commands the timing of the audio data transfer, dramatically reducing digital timing errors, which results in low jitter, low resource load, minimal packet errors and reliable, world-class audio playback. The DragonFly Black works with most Android devices running on Lollipop OS and KitKat, provided that the device manufacturer has adhered to the USB specifications and supports USB-based audio. With your phone connected to a Wi-Fi network, the DragonFly application can support playback for Tidal streaming.

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How to Play Music As Soon As Your Headphones Are Plugged In

Fri, 09 Sep 2016 22:01:47 +0000

Do you want your music application to automatically launch before going on a run, for a quick escape through some tunes? Or do you want to plug your headphones into your phone after an exhausting day at work, without the hassle of opening the music app on your phone? No matter which music application you’re partial to, the following are some options on how to play your music instantly whenever you plug your headphones into your Android device.

Plug In Launcher by Craig Pretzel is a free download for Android that will allow you to launch a certain app whenever anything is plugged into the device. It is a simple app made specifically for this task. In addition to being able to launch the music player whenever you plug your headphones into your phone, you can also set other applications to launch whenever you plug the power cord, for example, into the device. Simply select “Power/USB” or “Headset,” and which application you want to launch, such as Google Play’s music app. You can even control whether or not a dialog is displayed every time you connect a cable.

Headphones Connect by Skytrait (also free to download) is another way to automatically launch your music app. You can also choose other apps to launch whenever you plug in your headphones, such as Netflix or Google Play Movies & TV, from a list of apps of your choosing. Once the app is installed on your device, you can turn off the constant Headphone Connect notification in Settings.

You can also instantly play music or other applications whenever Bluetooth headphones are connected to the device. Other perks include the option to delay tasks whenever performing an action, the ability to automatically adjust the volume whenever headphones are connected, or the ability to blacklist certain apps that may interfere with the app you’re currently using.

Another option is to download Tasker by Crafty Apps EU. This app is $2.99 to purchase, but has more to offer than Plug In Launcher or Headphones Connect — it is a total automation app. It is a good option if you want to further customize the tasks on your device, in addition to auto-starting your music app whenever headphones are plugged into the phone. Using Tasker can be slightly more complicated for those who aren’t tech-savvy, so be sure to look up a tutorial explaining the app if you think this is the right option for you.

While you are listening to your music, make sure you download PowerPRO by PSafe to help extend the life of your phone. More battery power means more time to rock out to your favorite tunes.

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Here Are Some of the Best Songs On Google Play Right Now

Tue, 06 Sep 2016 20:56:19 +0000

Most of today’s top hits are infectious and cater to all audiences. All the songs below are available for $1.29 on Google Play Music in the “Most Popular Songs” section. For those new to this streaming service, they offer a free 90-day trial to test their Unlimited program out, which is $9.99 per month after that. Here are some of the current hits.

1. “Closer” by The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey

Some songs provide a narrative, and this is one of them. A story of rediscovered love coupled with a smoother pop beats makes this one of the top songs right now.

1. “CAN’T STOP THE FEELING!” by Justin Timberlake

This song is originally from the DreamWorks animated film “Trolls” and has been out for a while, but it’s a feel-good tune that will stay popular until the last of the summer heat vanishes.

3. The “Suicide Squad” movie soundtrack

Tracks from this album pepper the top of Google Play’s list of most popular songs. Artists featured on this album include Twenty One Pilots, Skrillex and Rick Ross, Kehlani, and Eminem.

4. “Rise” by Katy Perry

The Olympics may be over, but Katy Perry’s most recent hit still serves as the perfect workout song or motivational anthem. This song comes in at number 8 on the charts.

5. “Cheap Thrills” by Sia

Another perfect weekend anthem. The music video has a distinct “old school” vibe, with a black-and-white TV and happy jitterbug dancers dancing to this modern hit.

6. “Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” by Adele

Grammy award-winning Adele released her third album last year, but her songs continue to top charts a year later.

7. “Ride” by Twenty One Pilots

Twenty One Pilots is on their fourth album, which is packed full of other chart-topping hits including “Stressed Out” and “Tear in My Heart” among many others.

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Android’s Top Apps to Drastically Improve Your Music Quality

Fri, 12 Aug 2016 18:58:54 +0000

People love listening to music and the higher the sound quality, the more enjoyable it is to listen to. For this reason, many apps have been created with the intended purpose of improving the sound quality of the music that is being played from your smartphone or tablet.

Top Android Apps

Two high quality apps for improving the sound quality of music that is played on an android device are Equalizer+ and Poweramp. Both of these apps allow the user to take control of tuning with their EQ features. In addition, they feature bass boost and a number of audio tweaks.

Music Volume EQ and Bass Booster are EQs that allow the user to make adjustments to the sound quality to enhance it with their equalizer functions. Both of these high quality apps are available for free on Google Play.

Noozxoide EIZO-Rewire PRO, available on Google Play, offers a number of sound enhancements for those who are into music. This a great app for those who really know about sound quality. Viper4Androis Audio Effects offers great sound enhancement to those who have root access on their android device. This app features one of the best equalizers that you can find as well as a variety of presets to enhance the listener’s enjoyment.

PSafe and Top Music Apps

PSafe offers security and performance solutions to mobile device users to enhance the user experience while keeping the user’s device safe from malicious threats. PSafe products can be used in conjunction with top music apps in order to speed up internet connections, enhance the memory capability of the device, prevent the device from overheating, and prevent threats from affecting the device.

PSafe Total can enhance a user’s experience while using some of the top apps to improve the sound quality of their music by speeding up the internet connection with its Internet Booster feature. In addition, the Memory Booster feature allows the user to optimize the storage space that is available on the device allowing the user to download more top apps for improving music’s sound quality. The CPU Cooler feature keeps the device from overheating no matter how long the user is listening to music on the device.

The PSafe PowerPRO helps to maximize the battery life of the device this allows the user the ability to listen to music for long periods of time without the need for charging the device.

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Which Music Streaming Service is Right for You?

Mon, 08 Aug 2016 21:43:56 +0000

If it weren’t hard enough to stay on top of new music, today’s market is also crowded with options on how how to stream it! From an online service that selects music for you, to a device-transferable app that gives you access to artists’ complete oeuvre, the choices can feel a little overwhelming. Here, we’ll compare three of today’s most popular streaming services so you can move forward with building a customized listening experience.

1. Spotify.

Free with ads; $10 for subscription; free app.

Spotify offers multiple ways to find and organize music. You can listen to nearly any artist, search by song or album, and create your own playlists along the way. Spotify can create personalized playlists based on the songs and type of music you regularly listen to, as well as offer ready-made playlists according to mood and genre. The subscription service, Spotify Premium, also allows users to download music directly onto their phones for listening offline.

2. Apple Music.

$9.99 per month for an individual subscription; $14.99 for a family subscription for up to six people; 3-month free trial; free app.

Apple started the music streaming revolution with iTunes back in 2003. Apple Music now has a catalog of over 30 million songs to choose from, and you can also browse new music curated by an in-house team. Like Spotify, Apple Music also serves up personalized recommendations, and lets users create their own playlists. Distinctive Apple Music features include radios stations for music and interviews, and a Connect features that lets you learn more about your favorite artists.

3. Pandora.

Free with ads; existing users $3.99 per month; new users $4.99 per month; free app.

Pandora is all about discovering artists you haven’t heard before. Pandora’s library is the result of the Music Genome Project, a comprehensive internal algorithm that matches artists and songs according to common characteristics (e.g. style, rhythm, gender of artist). Users first choose a song or artist, and the software then designs a unique playlist that will include your choice, along with similar music Pandora believes you will enjoy. And if you’re not quite sure what you’re in the mood for, the service also offers hundreds of genre stations for easy streaming.

Ready to start listening? Rely on PSafe Total to ensure your experience isn’t ruined by slow streaming. The software’s Memory Booster app helps you optimize your data and suggests how to free up storage space. The goal of PSafe Total is to speed up your phone altogether, so your music streaming experience is smooth, and seamless.

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Apps for Festival Goers and Live Music Enthusiasts

Thu, 04 Aug 2016 20:13:44 +0000

Can’t keep track of all your favorite bands and when they are playing? Can’t find your friends at a concert? These apps for Android will be sure to assist you with all of your musical frustrations.

Bandsintown Concerts

Did you miss seeing your favorite band in concert again? Then you need this app. It scans your music libraries to get an idea of what you like, tracking your favorites and offering up similar suggestions along the way. If there’s a band or DJ heading to your area, Bandsintown Concerts will let you know. Then, you can RSVP to the concert, share details with your friends, and have it synced to your calendar — so you won’t ever biff the date again. Sync it with your Spotify and Last.fm account to keep the music flowing and connect to Facebook or Twitter for easy social shares. This app even supports Android Wear devices so you can receive concert updates right on your wrist.

Festival Buddy

Sometimes, you get separated from your friends. Sometimes, you forget where the bathroom is, where you parked the car, or how to get to the main stage. That’s where Festival Buddy comes in. By using GPS, this Android app allows you to easily set locations for a variety of situations. This way, you will always know how to get from Point A to Point B, without waiting for your friend to answer your text. The success of the app will depend on the strength of your WiFi signal and your cell phone’s hardware.

PowerPRO

Remember that group photo you missed out on last month because your phone died? Catch every moment that comes your way with PowerPRO. This app lets you instantly see how your Android’s phone battery is doing as well as offers tips to improve its life. Like the glow stick, it’s an indispensable concert accessory.

Songkick Concerts

When your list of favorite bands keeps growing, finding a way to keep tabs on them all is almost impossible — unless you have this app. You can search through the concert dates of your favorite musicians. What’s more, you can set up a concert alert for when there will be one scheduled near you. Skip the ticket sale Post-It Notes, too. Songkick Concerts will remind you when your favorite band’s concert tickets go on sale that morning. You’ll never have to worry about sell-out shows again.

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How to Make Any Song a Ringtone on Android

Thu, 04 Aug 2016 14:45:15 +0000

Gone are the days where your “coolness” was judged by your polyphonic ringtone. No longer do we get bombarded with TV commercials featuring a dancing CGI frog, compelling you to spend just a few dollars to have your favorite song play whenever your friends and family call you. In fact, wherever you go now people are constantly frantically checking their phones since just about everyone has the same few bars as their “unique” ringtones. Well, that doesn’t have to be the case. You can still have the option of having your favorite song — or even different songs set for different contacts — as your ringtones. And you won’t have to give an animated character a cent to do so! Here’s how.

The simplest way to pick your favorite song to have as a ringtone is with the help of a USB cable. First, you’ll want to download the song (there are a number of legal music download services, including Google Play) onto your desktop or laptop computer. Next, you’ll need to locate the downloaded MP3 file of the song. Once you’ve located it, make note of where it has been downloaded. Then, attach your Android device to your computer using a standard micro USB cable.

When your phone is attached to your computer, you will most likely receive pop-up notification asking you how you would like to use or access this device. Choose to explore the device’s files and folders. If you do not get this notification, then simply open a new Explorer window, and locate the phone listed among your computer’s available storage devices. Return to the location where your song file is downloaded, and drag the MP3 anywhere into your phone’s storage folder.

Of course, as with all things smartphone-related, an app is needed for the last few steps. Unless the first few bars or chords of the song of your choice are what you’re looking to have set as your ringtone, you’ll probably want to edit the music file so the exact part of the song you want to hear plays when your phone rings. Fortunately, free apps like Ringtone Maker and Ringdroid can help with this task. When you open the app, select to “show all audio” on your device, which will bring up the song or songs you have downloaded. Then, you can tap on whichever song you’d like to use and its waveform will open up. Use the sliders to designate which part of the song you want to use. Then, save the file and you will get the options to either set it as your main ringtone or assign to a specific contact.

Voila! You now have your own personalized ringtone for no more than the cost of the song itself. But remember: downloading music can eat up a lot of your data and cause your phone to run slower than usual. PSafe Total’s Memory Booster will optimize your storage space and speed up your device. Additionally, since you’ve downloaded a few new files onto your Android device, the PSafe Total can quickly scan all phone files as well as your SD card to find any security breaches. Have the ringtones you like, optimized data space, and protection from viruses all thanks to PSafe!

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5 Spotify Playlists to Brighten the Dullest Moments

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 20:38:40 +0000

Spotify gives users access to millions of songs on all their devices, including their computers, tablets, and Android phones. The music streaming giant prides itself on having hundreds of ready-made playlists to match any mood, but it has also created playlists that can fulfill music needs we never knew we had. Check out these playlists to jazz up some formerly quiet parts of your day:

1. The Perfect Crafternoon

Featuring nearly 70 songs, The Perfect Crafternoon is the perfect playlist to rock out to while attempting those DIY projects you saw on Pinterest. Whether you’re painting, knitting, or scrapbooking, classic hits by Colbie Caillat, Coldplay, and many more will help keep the creative juices flowing.

2. Keep Calm and Stretch On

Whether you’re cooling down from a long run, or getting the kinks out first thing in the morning, Keep Calm and Stretch On creates a relaxing, peaceful atmosphere for a satisfying stretch session. The soft acoustic tracks of John Mayer, and Vance Joy will help free your mind, and body of stress.

3. Walk in Like You Own the Place

Who needs a pep talk when you have a playlist like this one? Walk in Like You Own the Place will help you take on your exam, presentation, or interview with confidence. Featuring heavy rap from Kanye, Drake, and Jay Z, this playlist is a sure way to start your day with a bang.

4. Cup of Tea With the Queen

Pinkies up, mates! If you’re in the mood for a quick, relaxing trip across the pond, Cup of Tea With the Queen will not disappoint. Featuring 20 British Rock hits from artists like Paul McCartney, Led Zeppelin, and John Lennon, this playlist sets the perfect mood for a classy afternoon.

5. Kitchen Swagger

At the end of a long day, you don’t need to feel as burned out as the chicken you’re cooking. Slice, and dice while rocking out to your favorite hits. Featuring classics like, “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It,” and “No Diggity,” Kitchen Swagger will keep you feeling fresh through all three courses.

Ready to Rock?

Never sit in silence again! Browse through Spotify’s endless assortment of playlists to find your favorites, or create your own. Then, check out our blog to learn more about top music streaming services, and see how you can release your own musical genius on Musical.ly.

Already have a favorite Spotify playlist? Share it with us in the comments below?

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