Spotify might be entering the hardware space

Looks like Spotify doesn’t just want to stick with software. A new job listing on the company's website shows that they're looking to build "a category defining product akin to Pebble Watch, Amazon Echo, and Spectacles" designed to "affect the way the world experiences music and talk content." There isn't that much information about the device but based on the listing it will be internet connected and will come "directly from Spotify," meaning it won’t just be an integration with a third-party company.  

Aside from that, there seems to be another listing that shows Spotify wants to dabble into voice control. This will be handy for both software and hardware. Don't expect this to surface anytime soon, though. Especially since the hardware job listing even states that the person who fills the position will "define the product requirements." 

Source: The Verge 

Apple job listing suggests more Android apps are coming our way

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If the new job listing from Apple is anything to go by, there might be more Apple apps for Android coming our way soon. For now, we know Apple Music and Move will be coming to Google’s mobile operating system this fall. But as the listing for “Applications SW Engineer – Android” says: “We’re looking for engineers to help us bring exciting new mobile products to the Android platform.” It succinctly explains what they need but what products are heading the way of the Android platform isn’t known for now. We will find out soon enough.

Source: Mashable

Apple enlisting users help to develop Maps

Apple isn’t giving up Maps just yet. And they’re looking for help to compete with the more established Google Maps. The new job posting is looking for people to help improve the service, including the integration of Siri and Passbook. It says they need someone to build out “community services,” which can mean they are developing the “Report a Problem” feature. The new engineer will also be “working on the frameworks and plugins that enable Maps to integrate deeply and seamlessly with parts of the system such as Siri and Passbook, to extend and enhance the feedback experience.” We can only speculate what Apple plans to do so we have to wait and see what Apple has planned for its Maps app.

Source: Apple | Via: SlashGear

Nokia tipped to improve cameras for Android line

Nokia is known for developing smartphones with great cameras. It would seem they want to port that capability to their Android line with a new job listing from the company. The Finnish brand is looking for someone capable of designing camera drivers and has experience developing for Android. But they might not stop there as they are looking for someone capable of designing and implementing camera drivers for different platforms.

Source: Ubergizmo