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Can someone clarify the match that Google offers? I thought I read that they were also doing the same as iTunes Match but without the annual. I think Engadget was saying Google Music was like iTunes Match and then some.
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No matching, but they do allow you uploads of up to 20,000 songs for free. Songs purchased are at 320kbps and don't count towards your 20K. Streaming the songs is free as well.
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Just to clear up any possible confusion. Purchases are matched between the devices and cloud.
For example, if you buy a song on your phone, it shows up on your computer and tablet via the cloud, for free.
For example, if you buy a song on your phone, it shows up on your computer and tablet via the cloud, for free.
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Yeah there's no matching. You can still upload your songs or purchase your songs. Its automatically accessible everywhere just like before. For purchased songs, you get a "Save to Computer" on the web interface if you wanted to make a physical backup for your other devices. Also, since songs are DRM free, well I think you know where I'm going with this. Any way, I think the idea all around is great. Its nice that they stuck for it being free and most people will probably never reach 20,000 songs. Supposedly, a web and music manager redesign is coming in the near future. I hope one day we can upload songs from our phones or tablets but other than that I really like using it. Haven't looked back on getting an iPod or another MP3 player since. Well I guess the Galaxy S with Voodoo Sound also helps a lot.
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BTW, the Google Music Library is giving away like a couple of hundred songs and albums. I got free Pearl Jam Live in Toronto 9/11/11, a bunch of popular songs, and I heard about some Dave Matthews.
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Thanks CGFEB. I got that Stones song. Between Spotify and Google music to house Metallica and Led Zeppelin who aren't on Spotify I'm covered on my music.
FYI for any iPhoners your database might not update after adding new songs. I uploaded songs last night and they wouldn't show. I restarted the phone, closed all the browsers, logged off Google and everything. You have to go to settings - Safari - databases and delete the google music databases. You were likely prompted to increase your db to 25MB prior to doing this. Once deleted go back to google music via Safari and you'll be prompted again about the db increase. Once done should be updated.
FYI for any iPhoners your database might not update after adding new songs. I uploaded songs last night and they wouldn't show. I restarted the phone, closed all the browsers, logged off Google and everything. You have to go to settings - Safari - databases and delete the google music databases. You were likely prompted to increase your db to 25MB prior to doing this. Once deleted go back to google music via Safari and you'll be prompted again about the db increase. Once done should be updated.
Last edited by Doom878; Nov 18, 2011 at 07:50 AM.
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Thanks CGFEB. I got that Stones song. Between Spotify and Google music to house Metallica and Led Zeppelin who aren't on Spotify I'm covered on my music.
FYI for any iPhoners your database might not update after adding new songs. I uploaded songs last night and they wouldn't show. I restarted the phone, closed all the browsers, logged off Google and everything. You have to go to settings - Safari - databases and delete the google music databases. You were likely prompted to increase your db to 25MB prior to doing this. Once deleted go back to google music via Safari and you'll be prompted again about the db increase. Once done should be updated.
FYI for any iPhoners your database might not update after adding new songs. I uploaded songs last night and they wouldn't show. I restarted the phone, closed all the browsers, logged off Google and everything. You have to go to settings - Safari - databases and delete the google music databases. You were likely prompted to increase your db to 25MB prior to doing this. Once deleted go back to google music via Safari and you'll be prompted again about the db increase. Once done should be updated.
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Bunch of albums on sale for $1.99 on Google Music for the next 24 Hours:
https://market.android.com/music
#GoogleMusic next 24 hrs only new albums from Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Drake just $1.99 in Android Market
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Google Music now allowing you to download your whole library to your computer after uploading them. Pretty cool:
Source: https://plus.google.com/104629412415...ts/B2pZ6zcmUVd
US Android users, we’re rolling out a few new Google Music features to make your experience even better:
You already know that you can upload up to 20,000 songs to Google Music for free and stream them to your +Android device. Now we’re making sure the process is just as smooth for you to retrieve your music from the cloud. We just rolled out a new version of Music Manager that gives you the option to download all your songs from Google Music, including songs you’ve uploaded yourself and those you’ve purchased in the Google Music store. Your music will still be accessible from the cloud, so you will continue to have all the benefits of cloud access. Now if your computer crashes, you’ll have a great backup for your music. You can learn more in our help center article here: http://goo.gl/f4MrD
And, for those of you that have enjoyed being able to share full plays of your purchased tracks with your circles on Google+, now you can easily share +YouTube videos for songs you’ve uploaded to Google Music. Click the dropdown next to the song title to share the video with your circles, and your friends on Google+ can see what really gets you moving.
You already know that you can upload up to 20,000 songs to Google Music for free and stream them to your +Android device. Now we’re making sure the process is just as smooth for you to retrieve your music from the cloud. We just rolled out a new version of Music Manager that gives you the option to download all your songs from Google Music, including songs you’ve uploaded yourself and those you’ve purchased in the Google Music store. Your music will still be accessible from the cloud, so you will continue to have all the benefits of cloud access. Now if your computer crashes, you’ll have a great backup for your music. You can learn more in our help center article here: http://goo.gl/f4MrD
And, for those of you that have enjoyed being able to share full plays of your purchased tracks with your circles on Google+, now you can easily share +YouTube videos for songs you’ve uploaded to Google Music. Click the dropdown next to the song title to share the video with your circles, and your friends on Google+ can see what really gets you moving.
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I mentioned this in the Android thread but forgot about this thread. Anyone else having a problem with incorrect album art? Songs without album art get stuck with the same incorrect art and it's incredibly annoying.
The problem may have something to do with me importing directly from my iTunes directory initially instead of my music folder.
The problem may have something to do with me importing directly from my iTunes directory initially instead of my music folder.
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I mentioned this in the Android thread but forgot about this thread. Anyone else having a problem with incorrect album art? Songs without album art get stuck with the same incorrect art and it's incredibly annoying.
The problem may have something to do with me importing directly from my iTunes directory initially instead of my music folder.
The problem may have something to do with me importing directly from my iTunes directory initially instead of my music folder.
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