Apple Store app now lets you use gift cards

Before you could only use those Apple Store gift cards you got at the actual site or in physical stores. Now, you can shop even from the Apple Store app for the iPhone and iPad. Yes, the iOS version now supports gift cards. To use a gift card for an order, you just need to tap on the “Add a gift card” option on the Checkout page. You can either manually type the PIN or scan it using the camera of your iOS device.

Source: Cult of Mac | Download: Apple App Store (Free)

iStore comes to Scarborough Town Centre and West Edmonton Mall

iStore, which carries a broad range of digital products and lifestyle accessories from leading tech brands. Just unveiled two retail stores at Scarborough Town Centre in Toronto  and West Edmonton Mall.

A certified Apple Reseller, iStore offers today's most cutting-edge digital trends in audio, cases and bags, toys and accessories for health and fitness, photography and the home.  A welcoming and stylish retail space.

"The world of mobile devices and accessories can be very noisy and confusing for consumers, which is why we're dedicated to educating, empowering and entertaining them by offering a wide array of products that cater to every aspect of a modern lifestyle," said Joel Teitelbaum, CEO of iStore Inc. "The store is elegantly divided into distinctive areas, enticing customers to relax, discover and try out fashion forward and advanced digital lifestyle products." 

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New Android smartphones from Acer are coming to Canada

Acer may not be the first brand that comes to mind when it comes to smartphones in Canada but the PC giant is releasing not one but two affordabke models featuring the Android 4.4 OS and quad-core processors.

Canadians will be able to consider the award-winning Liquid Jade Z and the 4.5-inch Liquid Z410. Both of these smartphones support 4G LTE connectivity and deliver 64-bit quad-core processing for fast browsing, streaming and downloading. The smartphones offer a host of handy features for communicating via voice, text and data. They’re also unlocked, so customers can select the carrier of their choice as well as pursue contract-free options.

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Spotify rumoured to be considering Premium-only music content

One of Spotify’s main selling points has to be the ability to listen to the latest tracks for free, even if you did have to listen to ads every couple of songs. But that might change in the future. Spotify is rumoured to be having certain songs or albums made available to paying Premium subscribers amidst reports that they are being pressured by major labels like Sony Warner, and Universal ahead of its October 1^st renewal deadline. It’s said that the CEOs of Sony and Universal are against the ad-based tiers as they think it devalues their catalogs and generate less revenue.

One possibility that could happen is a popular album will be available for listening for the free users for a limited amount of time or they can only listen to a couple of songs from the album. According to reports, the transition might happen early next year, giving Spotify time to work out its deals and update its apps. Now, if you’re a free subscriber and this will happen, will this be enough to make you consider moving to the Premium tier?

Source: Digital Music News | Via: Apple Insider