phonegeek 588 Report post Posted March 8, 2011 Google's Cloud Music Service In Place, Working on Rooted Devices We didn't see this one coming. Well ahead of any official announcement of any kind, the folks at XDA have figured out a way to use the new cloud music service Google introduced last year at Google I/O. For those who don't know, the service allows you to sync your music to Google's servers and will allow you to stream that music on your device, effectively getting rid of the need to install music to your SD card. It's not unlike some third party services already out. This service was to be built into Android at some point, but Google never gave us a timeline when they initially announced it. The hack requires the music player found in Android 3.0 and a rooted device. You can find more information at this XDA thread Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raccoon 53 Report post Posted March 8, 2011 Nice. Other things aside, with apps like this, what will happen to the already puny smartphone batterys? Streaming thru net will consume significantly higher battery than playing from SD card. I'm guessing it will bring the battery to its knees in a damn short while. Sigh, when will someone invent some breakthrough battery tech? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digitalnirvana 646 Report post Posted March 8, 2011 Thanks for the info. @Racoon, true, mobiles are also going the PC way in terms of processor speed development, but without advances in screen/battery it will not be sustainable and manufacturers need to focus on usability-performance balance, think that is where Apple has an edge right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashoksoft 83 Report post Posted March 8, 2011 you never know ... maybe something like http://www.bloomenergy.com/ might be built for mobiles too ... possibly with a small energy source like super compressed gas cannisters hehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
