7digital Powers Samsung's GALAXY Tab Music Service

LONDON, October 20, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --

- Native Android Application Built By Samsung Using 7digital's Open API Platform

- Users Can Search, Discover, Preview, Purchase and Download Tracks Via the Store's Unique, Graphically Rich On-Screen Interface

- Developed on the Android 2.2 Operating System

- Available in 30 European Countries and North America

7digital, the leading digital media company, and Samsung, the consumer electronics global leader, have partnered to develop a unique digital music experience on the new Samsung GALAXY Tab. Developed using 7digital's API, the native music application enables users to easily search, discover, preview, purchase and download tracks via the store's powerful user interface. The store is optimised for the GALAXY Tab's 7-inch screen and Android 2.2 operating system.

"The partnership with 7digital has enabled Samsung to create a digital music experience tailored to meet the needs of GALAXY Tab users," according to Samsung. "The power of 7digital's open APIs combined with their extensive music catalogue instantly gives GALAXY Tab users access to one of the most comprehensive music services in the world, allowing them to quickly and easily search, discover, preview and purchase tracks and albums directly on their GALAXY Tab."

The store application will be pre-installed on devices in 30 European countries and North America. Tracks are available in the MP3 format with the standard format being 320kbps MP3.

Ben Drury, CEO of 7digital, comments: "Our partnership with Samsung in the creation of the music service on the incredible new GALAXY Tab illustrates the flexibility of 7digital's open technology and geographical reach. The deep integration of our APIs within the GALAXY Tab music application, combined with our extensive catalogue of MP3 music, provides a fantastic user experience that makes it simple to discover and purchase music."

7digital's open API provides partners with the flexibility to explore and develop not only new digital music services, but also across all digital media, including video, documents and ebooks. 7digital partnerships include some of the leading pioneers in the digital entertainment space, including Spotify, Last.fm, Songbird and Winamp to provide integrated purchasing solutions. The 7digital entertainment ecosystem allows partners to experiment with new digital distribution and purchasing models, across multiple platforms and devices, ranging from download stores to streaming services, PC-based services to mobile and other connected devices.

About 7digital

Established in 2004, 7digital.com is a leading digital media delivery company based in London and operating globally. Through 7digital's download store (http://www.7digital.com) consumers can access over 10,000,000 legal high quality MP3 music tracks as well as audiobooks and videos at competitive prices across Europe and North America.

Combining 7digital's secure and robust technology platform with the broadest agreements in the digital media industry, the company provides comprehensive digital download services to a wide range of partners around the world. 7digital has worked with record companies, artists, FMCG brands, retailers, consumer electronics companies, fashion brands, advertising agencies and many other organisations to harness the power of digital entertainment - music, video, audiobooks and ebooks, to engage customers. For more information visit http://www.7digital.com/business

7digital has provided digital media services to hundreds of international partners including, RIM, Sony, Samsung, Toshiba, Ubuntu, Spotify, Shazam, Last.fm, Winamp, Songbird, HMV, Waterstone's, Pernod Ricard, Nestle, Arcadia Group, Adidas, Procter and Gamble, Universal Music, EMI, Warner Music and Sony Music and have delivered millions of digital products in over 25 countries.

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    7digital Marketing
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SOURCE 7digital