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Spotify pulls support for new apps in its desktop clients, will push its Web API and mobile SDKs instead

Mar24
by on March 24, 2014 at 2:00 pm
Posted In: Around the Web

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Spotify today announced it would no longer be accepting new app submissions for the desktop versions of its music streaming service. For now, software that is already available through the App Finder will not be affected, although Spotify said it will only be processing “critical updates” for third-party apps moving forward. For music enthusiasts, the app ecosystem was one of the biggest advantages for using the Spotify desktop client over the Web player. Apps such as Soundrop, Last.fm, Pitchfork and Supper have broadened its feature set and helped listeners discover new music and expand their experiences on Spotify. In a…

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Square now offers its point-of-sale card payments service and e-commerce platform in Spanish

Mar24
by on March 24, 2014 at 1:28 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Product Updates

Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, so it should come as no surprise that Square wants to attract native speakers to its mobile point-of-sale card reader service. Starting today, Square Register – the iPhone, iPad and Android app that businesses can use to accept card payments in-store, is now available in Spanish. The web-based dashboard, which shows recent payments, reports for staff and transactions, and the option to customize loyalty programs, has also been updated with the new language option. Outside of bricks-and-mortar businesses, Square also supports Spanish throughout Square Market now – a platform that…

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How to convince your boss to buy you a ticket to TNW Conference Europe 2014

Mar24
by on March 24, 2014 at 1:17 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, tnweurope2014, Voice

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While many people are more than happy to pay their own way for The Next Web Conference Europe‘s inimitable mix of tech luminaries, startups, VCs and blue chip companies, for others the expense of travel, accommodation and general life away from home can be a little too much to ask without some assistance from the boss. But how exactly do you convince your boss to foot the bill (or part of it, at least) for travelling to Amsterdam? Not to mention justifying a few days away out of the office. Luckily for you, we’ve taken it upon ourselves to do some of…

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Open Sesame: Sync, save and search for all your favorite recipes with this iOS app

Mar24
by on March 24, 2014 at 12:41 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

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Whether you’re a novice in the kitchen or a pro, there’s no shortage of apps to help with your culinary endeavors. And Sesame for iOS is the latest entrant to the busy space, promising to bring some much needed organization to the table. Sesame is designed to help you collate recipes from across the Web – a bit like Pocket, but specifically for recipes. And here’s how it works. Sesame When you first launch the app, you’ll see three main boxes – one for searching the Web for recipes, one for accessing your saved recipes and one that takes you…

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Techstars reveals the 11 startups in its London 2014 intake

Mar24
by on March 24, 2014 at 12:09 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, UK

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The Techstars accelerator in London has today announced the 11 new startups that will take part in its 2014 program. Although a more established name in the US, it’s only actually the second year for the Blighty-based program but that hasn’t stopped a flood of more than 1,000 applications for the new intake, according to the organization. From that pile, 11 companies from eight different countries (USA, Estonia, Germany, Spain, Israel, Ireland, South Korea and the UK) were chosen to take part and will work towards a demo day on June 20.   Avuba  – A German startup that wants to build…

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