Vodafone introduces new mobile music service

Less than a year after launching Omnifone's MusicStation subscription service in September 2007, Vodafone UK is debuting another mobile music application--VodafoneMusic, which enables subscribers to preview songs for free as well as purchase a la carte their favorite tracks for over-the-air download to their mobile devices. According to Vodafone, the service is fully integrated with its RealNetworks-powered Vodafonelive! Music Shop and promises a more user-friendly interface featuring an enhanced visual library enabling subscribers to browse for tracks using a "Smart" search option that brings up options automatically, complete with 30-second song previews. Users may also search for and purchase album art and browse the latest charts for new releases, top downloads and local sales charts. VodafoneMusic is now available on 11 handsets, with singles costing an average £0.99/$1.50 U.S. and albums costing an average £7.99/$12.32 U.S.

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