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We know it’s got GSM/EDGE 850 – 1900 radios and can access WCDMA Bands II and V, plus the usual WiFi and Bluetooth gear, but that’s about it</p> <p><span class='st_facebook_large' st_title='Potential Samsung Galaxy SII-sibling heads to China via the FCC' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/potential-samsung-galaxy-sii-sibling-heads-to-china-via-the-fcc/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_twitter_large' st_title='Potential Samsung Galaxy SII-sibling heads to China via the FCC' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/potential-samsung-galaxy-sii-sibling-heads-to-china-via-the-fcc/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_email_large' st_title='Potential Samsung Galaxy SII-sibling heads to China via the FCC' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/potential-samsung-galaxy-sii-sibling-heads-to-china-via-the-fcc/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_sharethis_large' st_title='Potential Samsung Galaxy SII-sibling heads to China via the FCC' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/potential-samsung-galaxy-sii-sibling-heads-to-china-via-the-fcc/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_fblike_large' st_title='Potential Samsung Galaxy SII-sibling heads to China via the FCC' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/potential-samsung-galaxy-sii-sibling-heads-to-china-via-the-fcc/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_plusone_large' st_title='Potential Samsung Galaxy SII-sibling heads to China via the FCC' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/potential-samsung-galaxy-sii-sibling-heads-to-china-via-the-fcc/' displayText='share'></span></p> </div> <a class="teaser_link" href="http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/potential-samsung-galaxy-sii-sibling-heads-to-china-via-the-fcc/" rel="nofollow">Read the full article →</a> </div> <div class="post-16171 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-blogs category-google category-technology-news tag-bargain tag-cream-sandwich tag-galaxy tag-galaxynexus tag-nexus tag-samsung tag-samsunggalaxynexus tag-still-reading tag-yourself-one teaser teaser_right" id="post-16171"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/amazon-prices-verizon-galaxy-nexus-at-99-tests-your-self-control/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Amazon prices Verizon Galaxy Nexus at $99, tests your self control">Amazon prices Verizon Galaxy Nexus at $99, tests your self control</a></h2> <abbr class="teaser_date published" title="2012-01-27">January 27, 2012</abbr> <div class="format_teaser entry-content"> <p> Looking for an excuse to buy a LTE-enabled superphone? Look no further. </p> <p><span class='st_facebook_large' st_title='Amazon prices Verizon Galaxy Nexus at , tests your self control' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/amazon-prices-verizon-galaxy-nexus-at-99-tests-your-self-control/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_twitter_large' st_title='Amazon prices Verizon Galaxy Nexus at , tests your self control' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/amazon-prices-verizon-galaxy-nexus-at-99-tests-your-self-control/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_email_large' st_title='Amazon prices Verizon Galaxy Nexus at , tests your self control' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/amazon-prices-verizon-galaxy-nexus-at-99-tests-your-self-control/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_sharethis_large' st_title='Amazon prices Verizon Galaxy Nexus at , tests your self control' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/amazon-prices-verizon-galaxy-nexus-at-99-tests-your-self-control/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_fblike_large' st_title='Amazon prices Verizon Galaxy Nexus at , tests your self control' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/amazon-prices-verizon-galaxy-nexus-at-99-tests-your-self-control/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_plusone_large' st_title='Amazon prices Verizon Galaxy Nexus at , tests your self control' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/amazon-prices-verizon-galaxy-nexus-at-99-tests-your-self-control/' displayText='share'></span></p> </div> <a class="teaser_link" href="http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/amazon-prices-verizon-galaxy-nexus-at-99-tests-your-self-control/" rel="nofollow">Read the full article →</a> </div> </div> <div class="teasers_box"> <div class="post-16121 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-blogs category-sem category-technology-news tag-entry tag-making-as-much tag-plasma tag-q4-2011 tag-quarterly tag-sales tag-samsung tag-smartphones tag-strong-sales tag-tablets teaser" id="post-16121"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/samsung-2011-q4-earnings-official-42-billion-in-sales-4-7-billion-operating-profit/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Samsung 2011 Q4 earnings official: $42 billion in sales, $4.7 billion operating profit">Samsung 2011 Q4 earnings official: $42 billion in sales, $4.7 billion operating profit</a></h2> <abbr class="teaser_date published" title="2012-01-26">January 26, 2012</abbr> <div class="format_teaser entry-content"> <p> It might not be making as much money as the competition in Cupertino , but that doesn’t mean Samsung isn’t raking in cash at an astonishing clip. We reported earnings estimates a few weeks ago, but now it’s official that the firm posted a 5.3 trillion won ($4.7 billion) operating profit in Q4 2011</p> <p><span class='st_facebook_large' st_title='Samsung 2011 Q4 earnings official: billion in sales, .7 billion operating profit' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/samsung-2011-q4-earnings-official-42-billion-in-sales-4-7-billion-operating-profit/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_twitter_large' st_title='Samsung 2011 Q4 earnings official: billion in sales, .7 billion operating profit' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/samsung-2011-q4-earnings-official-42-billion-in-sales-4-7-billion-operating-profit/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_email_large' st_title='Samsung 2011 Q4 earnings official: billion in sales, .7 billion operating profit' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/samsung-2011-q4-earnings-official-42-billion-in-sales-4-7-billion-operating-profit/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_sharethis_large' st_title='Samsung 2011 Q4 earnings official: billion in sales, .7 billion operating profit' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/samsung-2011-q4-earnings-official-42-billion-in-sales-4-7-billion-operating-profit/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_fblike_large' st_title='Samsung 2011 Q4 earnings official: billion in sales, .7 billion operating profit' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/samsung-2011-q4-earnings-official-42-billion-in-sales-4-7-billion-operating-profit/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_plusone_large' st_title='Samsung 2011 Q4 earnings official: billion in sales, .7 billion operating profit' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/samsung-2011-q4-earnings-official-42-billion-in-sales-4-7-billion-operating-profit/' displayText='share'></span></p> </div> <a class="teaser_link" href="http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/samsung-2011-q4-earnings-official-42-billion-in-sales-4-7-billion-operating-profit/" rel="nofollow">Read the full article →</a> </div> <div class="post-16123 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-blogs category-technology-news tag-attention tag-entry tag-fancy tag-friend-via tag-holes-courtesy tag-numbers-were tag-positive tag-samsung tag-then-perhaps tag-very-large teaser teaser_right" id="post-16123"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/samsungs-earnings-call-liveblog/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Samsung’s earnings call liveblog">Samsung’s earnings call liveblog</a></h2> <abbr class="teaser_date published" title="2012-01-26">January 26, 2012</abbr> <div class="format_teaser entry-content"> <p> Do you like numbers? What if we said those numbers were amounts of money — very large sums of money? If we’ve caught your attention, then perhaps you’d like to join us as we bring you Samsung’s earnings call live, straight into your eye holes courtesy of our fancy new liveblog viewer. </p> <p><span class='st_facebook_large' st_title='Samsung’s earnings call liveblog' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/samsungs-earnings-call-liveblog/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_twitter_large' st_title='Samsung’s earnings call liveblog' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/samsungs-earnings-call-liveblog/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_email_large' st_title='Samsung’s earnings call liveblog' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/samsungs-earnings-call-liveblog/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_sharethis_large' st_title='Samsung’s earnings call liveblog' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/samsungs-earnings-call-liveblog/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_fblike_large' st_title='Samsung’s earnings call liveblog' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/samsungs-earnings-call-liveblog/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_plusone_large' st_title='Samsung’s earnings call liveblog' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/samsungs-earnings-call-liveblog/' displayText='share'></span></p> </div> <a class="teaser_link" href="http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/samsungs-earnings-call-liveblog/" rel="nofollow">Read the full article →</a> </div> </div> <div class="teasers_box"> <div class="post-16126 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-blogs category-technology-news tag-after-the-break tag-break tag-datasecurity tag-device tag-erin-keleher tag-galaxynote tag-johnwynn tag-minutes tag-personalsecurity tag-samsung tag-tj-leonard tag-tjleonard tag-unique-device teaser" id="post-16126"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/vlingo-co-founder-explains-data-collection-issues/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Vlingo co-founder explains data-collection issues">Vlingo co-founder explains data-collection issues</a></h2> <abbr class="teaser_date published" title="2012-01-26">January 26, 2012</abbr> <div class="format_teaser entry-content"> <p> With Carrier IQ and O2′s most recent data-snooping, people’s vigilance about what information cellphones transmit is increasing. Using a Galaxy Note , AndroidPit found that every four minutes, Vlingo’s voice-recognition app was sending a packet of data to an unencrypted server. </p> <p><span class='st_facebook_large' st_title='Vlingo co-founder explains data-collection issues' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/vlingo-co-founder-explains-data-collection-issues/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_twitter_large' st_title='Vlingo co-founder explains data-collection issues' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/vlingo-co-founder-explains-data-collection-issues/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_email_large' st_title='Vlingo co-founder explains data-collection issues' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/vlingo-co-founder-explains-data-collection-issues/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_sharethis_large' st_title='Vlingo co-founder explains data-collection issues' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/vlingo-co-founder-explains-data-collection-issues/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_fblike_large' st_title='Vlingo co-founder explains data-collection issues' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/vlingo-co-founder-explains-data-collection-issues/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_plusone_large' st_title='Vlingo co-founder explains data-collection issues' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/vlingo-co-founder-explains-data-collection-issues/' displayText='share'></span></p> </div> <a class="teaser_link" href="http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/vlingo-co-founder-explains-data-collection-issues/" rel="nofollow">Read the full article →</a> </div> <div class="post-16128 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-blogs category-news category-technology-news tag-behind-the-mic tag-berry-kevin tag-engadget tag-engadget-mobile tag-entry tag-friday-at-5pm tag-kevin tag-kevin-michaluk tag-like-the-best tag-mobilepostmini tag-myriam-joire tag-news tag-podcast tag-probably-still tag-questions teaser teaser_right" id="post-16128"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/listen-to-the-engadget-mobile-podcast-with-special-guest-crackberry-kevin-friday-at-5pm-et/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast with special guest CrackBerry Kevin, Friday at 5PM ET!">Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast with special guest CrackBerry Kevin, Friday at 5PM ET!</a></h2> <abbr class="teaser_date published" title="2012-01-26">January 26, 2012</abbr> <div class="format_teaser entry-content"> <p> A lot of Canada news this week, which is why three of the four podcasters behind the mic today are from the land up north: international man of mystery Sean Cooper, Myriam Joire (yep, she’s got some Canadian blood in her) and our special guest Kevin Michaluk — also known to millions as CrackBerry Kevin . Brad Molen’s here too, and while he’s admittedly all US of A through and through, he can still say “eh” like the best of ‘em. </p> <p><span class='st_facebook_large' st_title='Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast with special guest CrackBerry Kevin, Friday at 5PM ET!' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/listen-to-the-engadget-mobile-podcast-with-special-guest-crackberry-kevin-friday-at-5pm-et/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_twitter_large' st_title='Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast with special guest CrackBerry Kevin, Friday at 5PM ET!' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/listen-to-the-engadget-mobile-podcast-with-special-guest-crackberry-kevin-friday-at-5pm-et/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_email_large' st_title='Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast with special guest CrackBerry Kevin, Friday at 5PM ET!' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/listen-to-the-engadget-mobile-podcast-with-special-guest-crackberry-kevin-friday-at-5pm-et/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_sharethis_large' st_title='Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast with special guest CrackBerry Kevin, Friday at 5PM ET!' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/listen-to-the-engadget-mobile-podcast-with-special-guest-crackberry-kevin-friday-at-5pm-et/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_fblike_large' st_title='Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast with special guest CrackBerry Kevin, Friday at 5PM ET!' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/listen-to-the-engadget-mobile-podcast-with-special-guest-crackberry-kevin-friday-at-5pm-et/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_plusone_large' st_title='Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast with special guest CrackBerry Kevin, Friday at 5PM ET!' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/listen-to-the-engadget-mobile-podcast-with-special-guest-crackberry-kevin-friday-at-5pm-et/' displayText='share'></span></p> </div> <a class="teaser_link" href="http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/listen-to-the-engadget-mobile-podcast-with-special-guest-crackberry-kevin-friday-at-5pm-et/" rel="nofollow">Read the full article →</a> </div> </div> <div class="teasers_box"> <div class="post-16132 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-blogs category-technology-news tag-controller tag-create-endless tag-framework tag-hack tag-hid tag-homegrown tag-midicontroller tag-open-source tag-these-things teaser" id="post-16132"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/open-source-controller-framework-lets-you-add-the-finishing-touch/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Open source controller framework lets you add the finishing touch">Open source controller framework lets you add the finishing touch</a></h2> <abbr class="teaser_date published" title="2012-01-26">January 26, 2012</abbr> <div class="format_teaser entry-content"> <p> There are plenty of off-the-shelf controllers out there, but what if you fancy something a little more… you ? How about fully customized, with a good seasoning of affordability and style? </p> <p><span class='st_facebook_large' st_title='Open source controller framework lets you add the finishing touch' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/open-source-controller-framework-lets-you-add-the-finishing-touch/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_twitter_large' st_title='Open source controller framework lets you add the finishing touch' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/open-source-controller-framework-lets-you-add-the-finishing-touch/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_email_large' st_title='Open source controller framework lets you add the finishing touch' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/open-source-controller-framework-lets-you-add-the-finishing-touch/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_sharethis_large' st_title='Open source controller framework lets you add the finishing touch' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/open-source-controller-framework-lets-you-add-the-finishing-touch/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_fblike_large' st_title='Open source controller framework lets you add the finishing touch' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/open-source-controller-framework-lets-you-add-the-finishing-touch/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_plusone_large' st_title='Open source controller framework lets you add the finishing touch' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/open-source-controller-framework-lets-you-add-the-finishing-touch/' displayText='share'></span></p> </div> <a class="teaser_link" href="http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/open-source-controller-framework-lets-you-add-the-finishing-touch/" rel="nofollow">Read the full article →</a> </div> <div class="post-16136 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-blogs category-facebook category-technology-news tag-after-the-break tag-concept-device tag-facebook-2 tag-mobile tag-mobile-device tag-parents tag-quagmire tag-source tag-video tag-watch-the-video teaser teaser_right" id="post-16136"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/likebelt-concept-encourages-a-very-physical-kind-of-facebook-liking-video/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to LikeBelt concept encourages a very physical kind of Facebook liking (video)">LikeBelt concept encourages a very physical kind of Facebook liking (video)</a></h2> <abbr class="teaser_date published" title="2012-01-26">January 26, 2012</abbr> <div class="format_teaser entry-content"> <p> This is the LikeBelt: a concept device that inserts an NFC chip into a belt-buckle. Instead of tapping your mobile device on a ” check-in ” tag, you get the belt buckle close enough to do the same. </p> <p><span class='st_facebook_large' st_title='LikeBelt concept encourages a very physical kind of Facebook liking (video)' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/likebelt-concept-encourages-a-very-physical-kind-of-facebook-liking-video/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_twitter_large' st_title='LikeBelt concept encourages a very physical kind of Facebook liking (video)' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/likebelt-concept-encourages-a-very-physical-kind-of-facebook-liking-video/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_email_large' st_title='LikeBelt concept encourages a very physical kind of Facebook liking (video)' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/likebelt-concept-encourages-a-very-physical-kind-of-facebook-liking-video/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_sharethis_large' st_title='LikeBelt concept encourages a very physical kind of Facebook liking (video)' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/likebelt-concept-encourages-a-very-physical-kind-of-facebook-liking-video/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_fblike_large' st_title='LikeBelt concept encourages a very physical kind of Facebook liking (video)' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/likebelt-concept-encourages-a-very-physical-kind-of-facebook-liking-video/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_plusone_large' st_title='LikeBelt concept encourages a very physical kind of Facebook liking (video)' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/likebelt-concept-encourages-a-very-physical-kind-of-facebook-liking-video/' displayText='share'></span></p> </div> <a class="teaser_link" href="http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/likebelt-concept-encourages-a-very-physical-kind-of-facebook-liking-video/" rel="nofollow">Read the full article →</a> </div> </div> <div class="teasers_box"> <div class="post-16140 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-blogs category-technology-news tag-asking-members tag-congress tag-drastic-break tag-entry tag-from-the-past tag-keep-spectrum tag-qualifications tag-source tag-spectrum-auction tag-spectrum-auctions tag-spectrumauction tag-spectrumauctions teaser" id="post-16140"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/t-mobile-urges-congress-fcc-to-keep-spectrum-auctions-competitive/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to T-Mobile urges Congress, FCC to keep spectrum auctions competitive">T-Mobile urges Congress, FCC to keep spectrum auctions competitive</a></h2> <abbr class="teaser_date published" title="2012-01-26">January 26, 2012</abbr> <div class="format_teaser entry-content"> <p> T-Mobile may be getting a new batch of spectrum as a result of its failed merger with AT&T, but it’s obviously going to always be on the hunt for more, and it’s now urging Congress to ensure that the playing field for future auctions is level for all bidders big and small. Specifically, it’s asking members of Congress to reconsider some pending legislation that it says would “effectively preclude the FCC from considering existing spectrum holdings in determining the qualifications for participation in auctions.” That, it suggests, would put smaller players like itself at a disadvantage to the big spectrum holders in future auctions (namely, AT&T and Verizon), and would represent a drastic break from the past twenty years — during which it says the FCC has continued to fine-tune it’s process to ensure “pro-competitive auction rules.” T-Mobile’s full case, laid out by VP of Federal Regulatory Affairs Kathleen Ham, can be found at the source link below</p> <p><span class='st_facebook_large' st_title='T-Mobile urges Congress, FCC to keep spectrum auctions competitive' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/t-mobile-urges-congress-fcc-to-keep-spectrum-auctions-competitive/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_twitter_large' st_title='T-Mobile urges Congress, FCC to keep spectrum auctions competitive' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/t-mobile-urges-congress-fcc-to-keep-spectrum-auctions-competitive/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_email_large' st_title='T-Mobile urges Congress, FCC to keep spectrum auctions competitive' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/t-mobile-urges-congress-fcc-to-keep-spectrum-auctions-competitive/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_sharethis_large' st_title='T-Mobile urges Congress, FCC to keep spectrum auctions competitive' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/t-mobile-urges-congress-fcc-to-keep-spectrum-auctions-competitive/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_fblike_large' st_title='T-Mobile urges Congress, FCC to keep spectrum auctions competitive' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/t-mobile-urges-congress-fcc-to-keep-spectrum-auctions-competitive/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_plusone_large' st_title='T-Mobile urges Congress, FCC to keep spectrum auctions competitive' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/t-mobile-urges-congress-fcc-to-keep-spectrum-auctions-competitive/' displayText='share'></span></p> </div> <a class="teaser_link" href="http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/t-mobile-urges-congress-fcc-to-keep-spectrum-auctions-competitive/" rel="nofollow">Read the full article →</a> </div> <div class="post-16143 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-blogs category-general category-technology-news tag-entry tag-include-folks tag-its-active tag-its-premium tag-last-year tag-music tag-parks tag-spotify tag-streaming tag-streaming-music tag-streamingmusic tag-three-million teaser teaser_right" id="post-16143"> <h2 class="entry-title"><a href="http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/spotify-tops-three-million-paying-subscribers-20-percent-of-its-active-user-base/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to Spotify tops three million paying subscribers, 20 percent of its active user base">Spotify tops three million paying subscribers, 20 percent of its active user base</a></h2> <abbr class="teaser_date published" title="2012-01-26">January 26, 2012</abbr> <div class="format_teaser entry-content"> <p> It hit two million paying subscribers in September of last year and 2.5 million in November, and now Spotify has hit another big milestone. According to the Financial Times , it now has three million subscribers paying for one of its premium services, which reportedly represents more than 20 percent of its active user base. As the FT notes, that percentage is up from 15 percent in March of last year, and Spotify says that its “active” users don’t include folks who signed up for a a free trial of its premium service but didn’t continue to use the free service. </p> <p><span class='st_facebook_large' st_title='Spotify tops three million paying subscribers, 20 percent of its active user base' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/spotify-tops-three-million-paying-subscribers-20-percent-of-its-active-user-base/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_twitter_large' st_title='Spotify tops three million paying subscribers, 20 percent of its active user base' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/spotify-tops-three-million-paying-subscribers-20-percent-of-its-active-user-base/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_email_large' st_title='Spotify tops three million paying subscribers, 20 percent of its active user base' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/spotify-tops-three-million-paying-subscribers-20-percent-of-its-active-user-base/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_sharethis_large' st_title='Spotify tops three million paying subscribers, 20 percent of its active user base' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/spotify-tops-three-million-paying-subscribers-20-percent-of-its-active-user-base/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_fblike_large' st_title='Spotify tops three million paying subscribers, 20 percent of its active user base' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/spotify-tops-three-million-paying-subscribers-20-percent-of-its-active-user-base/' displayText='share'></span><span class='st_plusone_large' st_title='Spotify tops three million paying subscribers, 20 percent of its active user base' st_url='http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/spotify-tops-three-million-paying-subscribers-20-percent-of-its-active-user-base/' displayText='share'></span></p> </div> <a class="teaser_link" href="http://www.alwinclores.com/2012/01/spotify-tops-three-million-paying-subscribers-20-percent-of-its-active-user-base/" rel="nofollow">Read the full article →</a> </div> </div> <div class="prev_next"> <p class="previous floated"><a href="http://www.alwinclores.com/page/3/" >← Previous Entries</a></p> <p class="next"><a href="http://www.alwinclores.com/" >Next Entries →</a></p> </div> </div> <div id="sidebars"> <div id="sidebar_1" class="sidebar"> <ul class="sidebar_list"> <li class="widget widget_text" id="text-20"> <div class="textwidget"><script type="text/javascript"><!-- google_ad_client = "ca-pub-3146001548271325"; 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