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Last.fm drops support for 3rd party mobile apps
Last.fm is apparently on a mission to tick off everyone who uses the service, one group at a time. Yesterday the company announced that it would begin charging for access outside of the US, UK, and Germany. Now Last.fm is killing support for unofficial clients that run on mobile devices.The official Last.fm apps for iPhone and Android still work.
On the bright side, Last.fm plans to release a public API that will make it easier for developers to come up with third party clients for the service -- as long as they run on desktop computers. The API will ensure that only Last.fm subscribers can stream music. But the API will not work with mobile phones due to licensing agreements.
Responding to the predictable outcry of criticism, Last.fm updated its official blog post on the subject to suggest that some exceptions to the no-mobile client rule may be possible. But you'll need to get permission from Last.fm.
[via Gizmodo]
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Subscribe to commentsEthanMar 25th 2009 12:05PM
Once again, I think users will understand when it comes to streaming music. But as for the scrobbling and social features, they should stay open.
berrorMar 25th 2009 12:20PM
wow, what the hell is happening at the last.fm HQ.
They're making some strange decisions.
I'm curious what bad news we'll get tomorrow ;)
entervazdaMar 28th 2009 7:56AM
Last.fm users please support our group so we can change things before is too late. The staff visits our group on a daily basis.
http://www.last.fm/group/Bring+back+the+free+last.fm
Thanks for your support!