PSP starts streaming Music Unlimited on April 14th

What started as loose-lipped tattle is now official: the PSP will get a taste of Sony's Music Unlimited streaming music service starting on April 14th. The service, tortuously entitled "Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity" by Sony, requires a PlayStation Network ID to access all that digital audio. Once setup, Sony promises a "synchronized music experience" across your PSP, PS3, PC, and other network-enabled Sony devices like Bravia TVs and Blu-ray players -- a claim backed by a cloud-based catalog of some seven million tracks supported by a "music sync" functionality that will automatically organize your Music Unlimited library after perusing the local files and playlists found in your existing media player (yes, iTunes is supported). Click through the break for the full press release and a good video overview of the service while you ponder the $3.99 basic and $9.99 premium monthly service fees.

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Sony's Music Unlimited streaming service coming to NGP, will hit Xperia Play this year and PSP 'in a matter of weeks'

It may sound patently obvious at this point, but there's still cause to celebrate -- Sony's streaming subscription music service, Music Unlimited, is headed to both the PlayStation Portable and its pair of divergent spiritual successors the Next Generation Portable and Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play. Eurogamer sat down with Sony Network Entertainment VP Shawn Layden, who spread the news readily, confirming that the service would be activated (at least in the UK) on PlayStation Portable "in a matter of weeks." Meanwhile, Android phones including the infamous PlayStation handset will get Music Unlimited "this year," and SNE "will make it happen" on the NGP as well, presumably sometime after the company reveals when its beast of a portable game station will actually come out. All in the name of taking your tunes with you wherever you happen to travel -- a concept that's getting rather popular right now.

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Wynncom’s Y36 mobile phone steps in for music lovers

Wynncom has been designing an extensive range of affordable handsets which suit the requirements of users across the Indian terrain. Extending its portfolio, the company has now moved in with the newest Y36 music-centric handset.

Adorned by a dynamic wireless speaker, the offering augments the audio experience with advanced features. Users can capture memorable moments using the integrated 2MP camera with flash. The device comes with security functional technology of SMS Mobile tracking. As light as 95 grams, the Y36 renders a 25-30fps rate for video playback.

Naveen Kapoor, AVP – Sales Operations, Wynn Telecom, commented, “This feature packed Y36 is designed with all qualities to make it a best seller. These days music is one of the main attraction and with wireless speaker we have tried to make this phone trendy and highly user friendly for the youth.”

The newly unleashed dual-SIM mobile phone boasts of Hindi language support. Besides 16GB expandable memory, the unit is powered by a 1000mAh battery which is capable of delivering around five hours of talktime and 240 hours of standby time. The device comes dressed in two vibrant color options such as black and red as well as grey and black.

The handset features Opera mini, Yahoo!, MSN, Skype Chat, Facebook, FM with recording, phone and SMS blacklist, auto call record, smart phonebook search and smart dialing. Users can also enjoy seamless PC sync, webcam, Java support, incorporated NES emulator and Bluetooth with A2DP/AVRCP.

The Wynncom Y36 can be purchased for Rs. 3,095.

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Samsung Galaxy Player 4 and 5 to arrive in the US this spring

Remember the Galaxy Player (or Galaxy S WiFi) we saw back at MWC? Sure you do, it basically strips out the 3G and calling functionality of a Galaxy S phone and leaves you with a Android 2.2 media player or shrunken tablet. Well, it looks like both the 4-inch Galaxy Player 4 and the 5-inch Galaxy Player 5 will be headed to the US this spring. Samsung's demoing the players here at its NYC Spring Product Showcase today, although it isn't talking exact timing or pricing. Either way, it looks like this Android 2.2 player (it's upgradable to 2.3, by the way) with full Market access will be headed stateside sometime soon. We've got the full specs after the break and we'll be trying to dig up more details here -- stay tuned.

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Nokia X1-00 Mobile Phone will arrive next month

Nokia X1-00 Mobile Phone

Nokia has always enriched the mobile phone segment with innovative solutions which promise to fulfill distinct requirements of its consumers. According to the Nokia Conversations blog, the company has carved out its newest X1-00 handset.

As light as 91 grams, the newest entrant is neatly crafted with a highly efficient speaker which is rated at 106phon. The frequency response has been modified to restrict sound distortion, thereby enabling users to enjoy their peppy tunes with utmost clarity. Equipped with a 3.5mm audio jack and an FM radio, the device houses three dedicated player keys and a single-key playlist creator.

The X1-00 offers microSD card support for around 16GB storage space to help users save their music collection without any glitches. Besides a dedicated torch, the handset is capable of delivering around 61 days of standby time. In addition, the unit also renders provision for around five phone books. Powered by the S30 operating system, the mobile phone comes along with a music player app, calendar, clock, calculator and exciting games.

The Nokia X1-00 is anticipated to hit shelves in selected markets starting April for around €34 (approx Rs. 2,128).

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Nokia X1-00 Music Phone

Nokia X1-00 Music Phone

Product Specification

• TFT, 56K colors
• Dedicated music key
• 3.5 MM Jack
• 500 entries Phone Entries
• Call records
• microSD, up to 16GB, 2GB included
• GPRS
• Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP
• v2.0 microUSB
• SMS, MMS, Email
• WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
• Stereo FM radio
• Java MIDP 2.1
• Flashlight
• MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV player
• Voice memo
• Standard battery, Li-Ion 1320 mAh
• And more...

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