New Rdio app released

The makers of Skype have released a newly redesigned Rdio app(if you already have it, there is an update in the Android market).

"With the Rdio for Android redesign, we were focused on bringing Android users the best mobile music discovery application possible," said Malthe Sigurdsson, VP of Product, Rdio. "We believe this launch further reinforces our commitment to creating the most visual, social and interactive experience of music across every platform."


New to this version, Rdio for Android now includes:
Streamlined Top-level Navigation – All-new home screen design gives one-click access to key features in the app
Convenient Control – Take advantage of Android Ice Cream Sandwich's new remote control client to manage playback controls on the lock screen, including viewing controls and album art
New Releases – Be the first to listen to new albums and singles on the day they are released, and access new albums released up to two weeks prior
Top Charts - Check out recent chart-topping albums
Recommendations – Discover more music by exploring fresh album recommendations based on your listening history
Enhanced Search – In addition to searching for artists, albums, and songs, you can now search for Playlists and People
Synced collection and playlist views – View only the music you have synced for offline listening, without the need to go into offline mode
User Profiles - Search, browse, and follow other Rdio users; discover new music by seeing their activity, who they follow, their playlists and more
And features of the previous version including Activity, Collection, Heavy Rotation, Playlists, Listening History, Syncing for offline access, and a variety of settings to control syncing and streaming on Wi-Fi or 3G

The app is a free download, but has many pricing plans which have more features.


Rdio Unlimited, $9.99/month: Unlimited Web and mobile streaming on all available devices, as well as wireless syncing to listen offline
Rdio Unlimited Family: 2-3 person Rdio Unlimited accounts on one plan for discounted rate (2 for $17.99/month or 3 for $22.99/month)
Rdio Web, $4.99/month: Unlimited Web streaming and access through Mac/Windows desktop apps

This app can be downloaded to multiple platforms so have a go.

(Source: PRNewswire.com)