Music streaming service Rdio is renewing its vows with Windows Phone, releasing a new version of its app for the operating system.
The update, version 8.1, includes two major updates: Live Tiles and support for Cortana, the artificial intelligence-based assistant. The new app will have both the free and ad-supported service, as well as its unlimited paid subscription tier.
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Other music streaming services have already started to support Windows 8.1, such as Spotify, which launched its app in August.
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Rdio for Windows Phone 8.1 is now available in the Windows Phone Store worldwide.
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