138: Warm For A Canadian

Jim and Dan talk about Beats Music's relaunch might hurt Spotify more than others, the new Apple TV remote's probable touch pad redesign, Microsoft's emoji additions, the Reserve Strap, Apple's launch of the 'Made for Apple Watch' third-party band program, and more.

Jim and Dan talk about Beats Music's relaunch might hurt Spotify more than others, the new Apple TV remote's probable touch pad redesign, Microsoft's emoji additions, the Reserve Strap, Apple's launch of the 'Made for Apple Watch' third-party band program, and more.

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Apple's Beats Music relaunch might hurt Spotify more than others, data suggests
Swedish music streamer Spotify has more to lose from Apple's anticipated Beats Music revamp than its competition, according to new usage data, as iOS accounts for a majority of Spotify's active users.
Apple TV Remote Expected to Add Touch Pad in Redesign - NYTimes.com
When Apple introduces its new TV box this summer, the remote control will gain a touch pad and also be slightly thicker than the current version, according to an employee briefed on the product, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the device was confidential. The touch pad can be used for scrolling around and there will also be two physical buttons, the person said. The remote’s thicker size is comparable to the remote control for Amazon’s wireless speaker, the Echo, the person added.
Microsoft is the only tech company daring enough to support the middle finger emoji - Quartz
Microsoft is giving you the middle finger.
Apple launches official ‘Made for Apple Watch’ third-party bands program | 9to5Mac
In line with our report from a couple of weeks ago, Apple has just debuted an official program for third-party accessory developers to design and launch bands for the Apple Watch. Like the MFi program for iPhone, iPads, and iPod accessories, this new program is called “Made for Apple Watch.” One of the device’s marquee features is its ability to connect to different straps by way of a standard connector on either side of the Watch, and now, much like with iPhones and iPads, accessory makers will be able to make good use of the product…
Reserve Strap

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