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'Samsung Smart TVs Are Getting Spotify, Requires Premium Membership
Spotify's expansion onto mobile platforms, which required subscriptions, detracted from the listen-to-music-for-free model it initially offered. Recently, Samsung announced in a press release that Spotify, the music streaming service, will be arriving on Samsung's Smart TVs as the two companies have signed a deal.
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'Halo 4: Second Forge Environment In Space, Third Environment Remains Unconfirmed
When Halo 4's developers 343 Industries revealed Forge for Halo 4, it showed off just the Forerunner aesthetic (used in Halo: Reach). Now the second environment, space, is known.
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'Angry Birds: Star Wars Crossover Begins Nov. 8
Rovio teased an Angry Birds-Star Wars crossover recently; however, the company did not divulge any details. Now, the company has unveiled a trailer revealing Nov. 8 as the release date for the game.
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Mobile
'Samsung Galaxy S3: Korea Sees Jelly Bean Update As U.S. Waits
Samsung first announced Android Jelly Bean 4.1 would arrive on Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphones at the announcement of Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Later the company released a chart showing the update process for U.S. carriers, though Korean customers now have the update.
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'The Positives Of iPad Mini, If It's True
As iPad Mini seems to be the next product Apple released, with leaks of the product still releasing. As the reported invite date for the media is Oct. 10, here are reasons why the device could succeed, the first of a two-part series looking at the positives and negatives of the smaller tablet.
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'Halo 4: Second Season Of Spartan Ops Could Happen, Success Dependent
In an interview with French Halo fan site Halo Destiny, developers 343 Industries Franchise Development Director Frank O'Connor spoke about Halo 4. While covering ground heard from most interviews, new information was divulged.
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'iOS 6: How Multitasking Can Be Refined Without Losing Its Essence
Pre-iOS 6 launch, the expectation from a section of users was that Apple would refine the user interface alongside the desire to improve multitasking. While a suggestion was to build an Exposé-esque system, a user recently proposed a refinement of the current multitasking tray.
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'Windows 8: Microsoft Says 100,000 Apps Will Be Available Come February
The news that Windows 8 will not have 3000 apps before its launch date in October made some analysts worry, with the group suggesting that 5,000 apps is the ideal launch figure. Microsoft said in an interview that the operating system would see 100,000 apps come February 2013.
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'Halo 4: 'Forward Unto Dawn' Episode One - First Impressions
In the six weeks leading to Halo 4's launch, developers 343 Industries is airing 15-minute episodes of a live action series, called Forward Unto Dawn (FUD). The production provides a background to character's in Halo 4, and portrays a younger Master Chief.
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'Wii U: 'Astonishing' Games Will Not Release Immediately, Says Firebrand Games
Firebrand Games, developers of Need For Speed and Trackmania, and now a multi-platform title releasing on Wii U, spoke to The Guardian on the console's prospects. The developer said to not expect "astonishing" games from Nintendo, and not to underestimate the company.
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Mobile
'Nokia Lumia 920: Employees Resign As Announcement Underwhelms
Critics seemed to be positive towards Nokia's announcement of the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820, even though they lamented the initial lack of release date and pricing details. However, the impending release has not stopped employees from leaving and investors from displaying a lack of confidence.
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'Microsoft Points Not Compulsory For Windows 8, Not Available For Xbox Live
Microsoft Points have been commonplace across the company's service to buy products, notably introduced with Xbox Live. Recently, The Verge reported that the Points are not a compulsory means to purchase products in Windows 8 as the platform's launch approaches.
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'Resident Evil 6: Developer Says Game Should Have Seen Smaller Development Team
The launch of Resident Evil 6 saw mostly negative reactions, directed to the game's issues from broken controls to an unconvincing storyline. Twisted Metal creator David Jaffe shared his thoughts on building Resident Evil 6.
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