Countdown to 2017 Sale – Music

There are just days left in 2016 and Microsoft is counting down to the New Year with an amazing sale. Enjoy huge savings on some of the top hits of 2016, or go all out and try Groove Music Pass for up to 4 months free. However you decide to listen, don’t wait too long—these prices only last through the end of the year.

Groove Music Pass—
Get up to 4 months free

grooveSign up for a Groove Music Pass and the next four months are on the house. What’s even better than millions of songs in your pocket—plus playlists, artist radio, Xbox Background Music for gamers, and more? Getting all that music free for 4 whole months. For a limited time, new customers who sign up for a Groove Music Pass will get their first trial month free, and will receive a promo code for the next 3 months on us.

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ANTI

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Rihanna’s eighth studio album is full of diverse styles, brooding lyrics and her incredible voice, soaring, purring and roaring. From catchy dancehall pop to straight R&B, ANTI is a departure from her usual style, and it’s one of 2016’s bestselling albums.

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This is Acting

siaReflecting her years as a music industry veteran, Sia took a self-aware, practical approach to her return to the spotlight. With This Is Acting, she makes a collection of songs originally written for—and rejected by—clients such as Adele, Rihanna, and Beyoncé her very own. The result? Totally original.

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Up to 25% off

Dangerous Woman

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If you thought Ariana Grande was more style than substance, Dangerous Woman will make you think again. Swaggering and self-assured, the album shows her range, with a little bit of torch giving way to some heavy hip only to have frothy pop surface again.

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Illuminate

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Shawn Mendes translated his Vine superstardom into genuine pop stardom in 2015 with his debut Handwritten. His follow up album Illuminate plays off those same soulful inclinations, with tender ballads, longing lyrics and just a touch of 1960s groove.

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Countdown to 2017 with these amazing deals on your favorite artists or get a Groove music pass and get unlimited access to millions of songs. Check out Windows Store and see how much you can save before the New Year.

Countdown to 2017 Sale – Games

There are just days left in 2016 and Microsoft is counting down to the New Year with an amazing sale. Enjoy huge savings on some of our most popular games—but hurry, because these prices only last through the end of the year.

Gears of War 4 Ultimate Edition

Up to 30% off
gears-of-war“Amazing” – IGN
“The best looking game on Xbox One” – Polygon

Get the game today and play the beginning of a new saga for one of the most acclaimed franchises in video game history. For a limited time, purchase and redeem Gears of War 4 and receive the entire Gears of War Collection for play on Xbox One.

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Forza Horizon 3 Standard Edition

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Forza Horizon 3 is the best-selling and highest-rated racing game on any platform this generation. Get in the driver’s seat and explore Australia in over 350 of the world’s greatest cars. With Forza Horizon 3, you’re in charge of the Horizon Festival. Customize everything, hire and fire your friends, and make your Horizon the ultimate celebration of cars, music, and freedom of the open road

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ReCore

recoreUp to 50% off

From the legendary creator Keiji Inafune, and the makers of Metroid Prime, comes “ReCore”, an action-adventure masterfully crafted for a new generation. As one of the last remaining humans, forge friendships with courageous robot companions and lead them on an epic adventure through a mysterious, dynamic world. See what people are talking about with ReCore

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These games are some of the hottest releases and fan favorites—and they’re all on sale as part of our Countdown to 2017. So check out Windows Store and see how much you can save before the New Year.

Countdown to 2017 Sale – Apps

There are just days left in 2016 and Microsoft is counting down to the New Year with an amazing sale. Enjoy huge savings on our top apps and software for work and for fun—but hurry, because these prices only last through the end of the year.

Drawboard PDF

Up to 50% off
drawboard-pdfRated the #1 drawing, review and productivity app in Windows Store, Drawboard PDF takes the hassle out of redlining and managing PDFs. Drawboard PDF provides relevant industry tools for the drafter and detail-oriented engineer, all the way to the project manager.

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Movie Edit Pro Plus

Up to 20% off

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MAGIX Movie Edit Pro Plus Windows Store Edition is a video studio with a unique combination of powerful tools and intuitive operation. It’s perfect for beginners and professionals alike. New features include automatic shot match and the ability to process new 360° footage. Editing videos has never been easier!

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Photo Editor Pro | Polarr

Up to 70% off
polarrThere are a lot of complicated photo editing apps—and then there’s Polarr. Simple, powerful, and easy to use, it’s bundled with every feature you could imagine, from local adjustments and advanced cropping to curves and watermark tools. There’s even a collection of over 100 filters to play with to make your photos look stunning, instantly.

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Grapholite

Up to 65% off
grapholiteGet this powerful diagrams editor and start creating basic shapes, complex drawings, site maps, floor plans, and much more. Simple to use but never basic, the app was designed to perform beautifully on desktops and tablets alike. It provides great user experience with all types of inputs, without sacrificing any editing capabilities of the desktop software.

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Adobe Photoshop Elements 15

Up to 30% off
pse15As you might guess from the name, Photoshop Elements 15 takes the best parts of Adobe Photoshop and makes them available without the learning curve. And the elements included are more than enough for anyone to organize, edit, and add effects like a pro.

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Get the most popular editing and productivity apps and software from Windows Store – now on sale. So check out Windows Store and see how much you can save before the New Year.

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Countdown to 2017 Sale – Movies

Spend the winter break catching up on your favorite shows! Microsoft is counting down to the New Year with big savings on your favorite movies and TV—but hurry, because these prices only last through the end of the year.

Deadpool

Up to 33% off
deadpoolWho knew superheroes could be this funny? From the studio that brought you all three Taken films comes the block-busting, fourth-wall-breaking masterpiece about Marvel Comics’ sexiest anti-hero. Mercenary Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) takes justice into his own hands after he is left scarred and impossible to kill. Violence and wisecracks ensue. Bonus: both HD and SD versions are on sale.

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Game of Thrones: Seasons 1 – 6

Up to 31% off
game-of-thronesWinter is coming. Follow the saga of The Iron Throne across this visionary HBO series. Set in a mythical world where seasons can last a lifetime, dynasties struggle for power and an ancient evil has awakened. All six seasons are included in the sale, so catch up—or start from the beginning.

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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Up to 50% off
batman-v-supermanFrom director Zack Snyder comes Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice starring Ben Affleck as Batman and Henry Cavill as Superman. The characters’ first big-screen pairing has Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante take on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs.

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Preacher: Season 1

Up to 44% off
preacherAdapted from the popular comic book series and filled with dark humor, Preacher is the story of Jesse Custer, a conflicted preacher in a small Texas town who is inhabited by a mysterious entity that allows him to develop a highly unconventional power. Preacher is equal parts intriguing and jaw-dropping with its twists and turns (including an Irish vampire).

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X-Men: Apocalypse

Up to 33% off
x-men-apocalypseJennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy lead an all-star cast in the latest installment in the X-Men universe. After thousands of years, Apocalypse—the first and most powerful mutant—awakens to find a world let by humans. He recruits a group of mutants to cleanse the earth of humans and create a new mutant order. Professor X must lead the young X-Men in a fight to save humanity and the world.

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The Night Before + Sausage Party Bundle

Up to 36% off
the-night-before-sausage-party-bundleCue up a double feature with this two-film set now on sale. The Night Before gives you debauchery, hilarity and bro-mance as three friends search for the best Christmas party. In the CG-animated Sausage Party, one sausage leads a group of food to discover the truth about their existence and what really happens when they leave the grocery store.

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Whatever you want to watch as you ring in the New Year, Microsoft has you covered with a huge selection on sale as part of our Countdown to 2017. So check out Windows Store and see how much you can save before the New Year.

Win Gadgets for Your iPhone

We’re giving away a $50 voucher for Softonic Deals which can one spend on any of their cool iPhone compatible gadgets. There are so many to choose from that you’ll be spoilt for choice.

How to Enter

  1. Like Softonic on Facebook
  2. Leave a comment on this post telling us your favorite app for your iPhone.
  3. Share This Picture

It is that simple. The competition will run until 23:59 (GMT) on Thursday 29th December 2016. Once the competition has closed we’ll select a winner at random from all of the qualifying entries. The lucky winner will then be notified via Facebook and will be announced via our social media channels the following week.

How about some wireless headphones to go with your iPhone 7

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Or a 3 pack of Lightning Cables

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You could have plenty of portable power with this  12,000mAh Power Bank

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Full terms and conditions are available here

CONTEST RULES ” Win Gadgets for Your iPhone”

  1. – OBJECT

 

Softonic International, S.A (hereinafter, “Softonic”), a Spanish Company, with corporate address in Barcelona, c/ Rosselló i Pòrcel, 12 and Spanish Tax Identification Number B-63920920 plans to organize and host a contest in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein. The contest is limited and addressed exclusively to people over 18, worldwide.

 

  1. – DURATION

 

From 23/12/2016 to 29/12/2016 23:59, inclusive. The winner will be notified on 30/12/2016 by message via Facebook .

 

  1. – ELIGIBILITY

People who:

  1. Like Softonic on Facebook
  2. Leave a comment on this post telling us your favorite app for your iPhone.
  3. Share This Picture

 

  1. – PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

 

Data from participants will be included in a Softonic’s automatic file. This file has the sole purpose of maintaining a record of all participants in the draw and deliver the prize. To access, rectify or delete the data provided, participants can send an email to legal@softonic.com indicating in the subject “Contest Data Rights”.

 

  1. – Selecting a Winner

 

One winner will be selected at random from eligible entries on 29/12/2016.

 

1 winner will be chosen. Failure to establish a winner by inability to contact him or her would imply the contest to be declared void.

 

  1. – PRIZE

 

The prize is a $ 50 voucher that can be redeemed on Softonic Deals. Softonic Deals is a third party online shop thus Softonic disclaim all liability from the product or services obtained by redeeming the voucher.

 

  1. – COMMUNICATION

 

Both the draw and its promotion will be communicated through Softonic’s social media

 

  1. – VARIOUS

 

Softonic International, S.A. as organizer, reserves the right to modify at any time the terms of this contest, including the date hereof, and may even cancel it before the close of the draw, whenever there was cause, and will make its best efforts to notify well in advance of the new rules, conditions, or if the final cancellation by sufficient publicity means in social networking. If the draw date changes, participants had already complied with the conditions of participation before the amendment thereto continue flaunting status of participants and therefore every right to participate in it. Participation in this contest implies full acceptance of these rules. Given the possible doubts in the interpretation of the same, organizer criteria always prevail. Participants in this contest expressly waive the jurisdiction that may apply, submitting expressly Courts of Barcelona Capital, for any dispute arising out of this terms. Participants of this draw specifically authorize the organizer to use for advertising and marketing purposes their name and likeness, for free, as well as the publication of the winner’s name on the website and / or social networks.

The prize will not be exchanged for its cash value. Softonic, to the fullest extend by Law, has no liability in respect of any incident, accident, injury or any other condition that may occur to each winner in the enjoyment of the prize. Softonic has no responsibility for any loss, damage, delay or any other circumstances attributable to third parties that may affect the characteristics of the prize. Softonic reserves the right to refuse participation of participants who are in one of the following circumstances:

 

  • In any case where Softonic can interpret that the participant is making fraudulent use of the draw.
  • Employees of Softonic
  • Employees of companies, advertising or promotional agencies who are involved in the draw.
  • Immediate family members and spouses of the persons included in the above.
  • Minors, which require the authorization of their legal representatives.

 

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Win 1 of 50 Ashampoo Burning Studio 18 licenses (each worth $59.99)

Ashampoo has kindly provided us with 50 licenses (each worth $59.99) for Ashampoo Burning Studio 18 that we’re glad to give away.

To win a free copy all you need to do is:

  1. Like Ashampoo´s fan page on Facebook
  2. Leave a comment on this post telling us what is your favorite movie
  3. Share this picture

Let’s do it!

It’s that simple. The competition will run until 23:59 (GMT) on Wednesday, December 28th 2016. Once the competition has closed, we’ll select 50 winners at random from all of the qualifying entries and notify them via E-mail.

Burning Studio 18 is Ashampoo’s powerhouse burning suite that handles everything from burning data, audio and video CD/DVD/Blu-ray discs to creating sophisticated movies and slideshows with animated menus, custom themes and smooth cuts. The program has been designed from the ground up with usability in mind so beginners and experts alike will achieve great results fast.

Full terms and conditions are available here.

Terms and Conditions for “SOFTONIC – ASHAMPOO” promotion

Terms and Conditions for “SOFTONIC – Ashampoo Burning Studio 18 licenses” promotion

(hereinafter the “Promotion”)

 

  1. This Promotion is run by Softonic International, S.L., whose registered office is at MediaTic Building – Roc Boronat, 117, 6th Floor – 08018 Barcelona (SPAIN) (“Promoter”).

 

  1. The Promotion is open internationally to persons aged 18 or over, excluding employees of the Promoter and its affiliated companies and their immediate families, as well as any other persons and companies professionally associated with this Promotion.

No purchase is necessary to enter the Promotion. In order to be eligible to participate in this Promotion, it is simply necessary to be a follower of the Ashampoo´s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Ashampoo/), leave a comment telling us what is your most important internet security feature and share the picture.

By taking part in this Promotion all participants will be deemed to have accepted and be bound by these terms and conditions.

 

  1. The Promotion commences at 11:00 am Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on Tuesday 20th December 2016 and closes at 23:59 pm EDT on Wednesday 28th October 2016.

 

  1. Prizes: The 50 winners will receive an Ashampoo Burning Studio 18 license, worth $59.99 each

The Prizes are non-transferable and there is no cash alternative. The Promoter reserves the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value should the advertised prize become unavailable for any reason.

 

  1. There will be one (50) Prizes Winners, who will be selected by the Easypromos App raffle system.

 

  1. Announcement of the Prize winners: all Winners will be notified via e-mail after Thursday 29th December 2016

 

  1. Delivery of the Prizes: The Promoter shall contact each Winner via email. Winners will be required to provide his or her complete name and address to the Promoter in order to be eligible to receive the Prize. Each of the winners must provide the above details within the period of three (3) weeks from the date when they were notified. If a person drawn as a winner of a prize does not confirm acceptance of the Prize and provide the above-mentioned information by the end of that period of three (3) weeks, then the Promoter reserves the right to draw an alternate winner from the valid entries received at the time that the Promotion ended.

The prizes will be sent in the form of an activation code via email.

 

  1. Your personal information will be used by the Promoter to conduct the Promotion, and in accordance with Softonic’s Privacy Policy, found at http://www.softonic.com/legal.

In addition to the Privacy Policy, if you are a winner of a prize, the Promoter may use your information for marketing or promotional purposes, including using your name and your Facebook profile picture to announce the winners online including but not limited to Softonic’s web pages, OnSoftware blog and Softonic’s profile-pages on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest and Instagram.

Further, if you are a winner of a prize, the Supplier may use your information collected during the Promotion in order to arrange for the delivery of the prizes and to announce the winner online on its webpage and social media. The Supplier will use your personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy found at http://www.anchorfree.com/privacy.php.

By entering this Promotion, you agree to the processing by the Promoter and the Supplier of your personal information for the purposes and in the manner set out above and in their respective Privacy Policies.

 

  1. By entering the Promotion you agree that the Promoter may include your name and contact information in a database and use it for future promotional campaigns and communications. In accordance with the Promoter´s Privacy Policy, you will have the right to access, modify or cancel such treatment of your personal details.  Please see the Promoter´s Privacy Policy for further details: http://www.softonic.com/legal.

 

  1. Other than death or personal injury arising from the acts or omissions of the Promoter or its employees, the Promoter will accept no responsibility for any loss, damage, injury or disappointment suffered by any participant from entering this Promotion or by a winner´s acceptance or enjoyment of a prize.

 

  1. This Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. By entering you confirm that you understand that you are providing your information to the Promoter and the Supplier and not Facebook. By entering the Promotion all participants agree to release Facebook completely of any liability.

 

  1. The Promoter reserves the right to cancel, modify or supersede the Promotion (including altering the prizes) at its sole discretion, if it is not capable of being conducted as specified. The Promoter reserves the right to substitute a prize in the event that circumstances beyond its control make this necessary.

 

  1. The decision of the Promoter is final and binding in all matters relating to this Promotion.

 

  1. These terms and conditions and all matters arising from or in connection with them are governed by the laws of Spain without regard to conflict of law rules and the courts of Barcelona will have exclusive jurisdiction.

Christmas Virtual Reality Contest

Today’s contest is for a $50 voucher for Softonic Deals which you can spend on any of their great tech related products that range from VR headsets to courses in coding. If you win you’ll have your voucher just in time for Christmas. It’d make a perfect gift or you could just treat yourself to something special in the New Year.

If you’re excited about the future of VR but are unwilling to spend thousands of dollars on equipment then this contest could be for you. Softonic Deals are currently offering a VR headset that uses your phone to power the experience. Samsung and Google both have VR headsets available for use with their phones.

How to Enter

  1. Like Softonic on Facebook
  2. Leave a comment on this post telling us the one app from 2016 that you’d recommend to Santa.
  3. Share This Picture

It is that simple. The competition will run until 23:59 (GMT) on Thursday 22nd December 2016. Once the competition has closed we’ll select a winner at random from all of the qualifying entries. The lucky winner will then be notified via Facebook and will be announced via our social media channels the following week.

The headset uses your phone as the display meaning you’ll be putting all of your phones processing power to good use. Unlike other VR headsets this headset also offers stereo sound. You’ll be totally immersed in your VR experience in a way simply not offered by other headsets.

Full terms and conditions are available here

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If you win today’s contest you’ll be able to experience VR without having to shell out hundreds of dollars for the pleasure. Give it a go. What have you got to lose?

CONTEST RULES “Christmas Virtual Reality Contest”

  1. – OBJECT

 

Softonic International, S.A (hereinafter, “Softonic”), a Spanish Company, with corporate address in Barcelona, c/ Rosselló i Pòrcel, 12 and Spanish Tax Identification Number B-63920920 plans to organize and host a contest in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein. The contest is limited and addressed exclusively to people over 18, worldwide.

 

  1. – DURATION

 

From 16/12/2016 to 22/12/2016 23:59, inclusive. The winner will be notified on 23/12/2016 by message via Facebook .

 

  1. – ELIGIBILITY

 

People who click Like to the Softonic via Facebook and

Leave a comment on this post telling us the one app from 2016 that you’d recommend to Santa.

Share This Picture

  1. – PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

 

Data from participants will be included in a Softonic’s automatic file. This file has the sole purpose of maintaining a record of all participants in the draw and deliver the prize. To access, rectify or delete the data provided, participants can send an email to legal@softonic.com indicating in the subject “Contest Data Rights”.

 

  1. – Selecting a Winner

 

One winner will be selected at random from eligible entries on 23/12/2016.

 

1 winner will be chosen. Failure to establish a winner by inability to contact him or her would imply the contest to be declared void.

 

  1. – PRIZE

 

The prize is a $ 50 voucher that can be redeemed on Softonic Deals. Softonic Deals is a third party online shop thus Softonic disclaim all liability from the product or services obtained by redeeming the voucher.

 

  1. – COMMUNICATION

 

Both the draw and its promotion will be communicated through Softonic’s social media

 

  1. – VARIOUS

 

Softonic International, S.A. as organizer, reserves the right to modify at any time the terms of this contest, including the date hereof, and may even cancel it before the close of the draw, whenever there was cause, and will make its best efforts to notify well in advance of the new rules, conditions, or if the final cancellation by sufficient publicity means in social networking. If the draw date changes, participants had already complied with the conditions of participation before the amendment thereto continue flaunting status of participants and therefore every right to participate in it. Participation in this contest implies full acceptance of these rules. Given the possible doubts in the interpretation of the same, organizer criteria always prevail. Participants in this contest expressly waive the jurisdiction that may apply, submitting expressly Courts of Barcelona Capital, for any dispute arising out of this terms. Participants of this draw specifically authorize the organizer to use for advertising and marketing purposes their name and likeness, for free, as well as the publication of the winner’s name on the website and / or social networks.

The prize will not be exchanged for its cash value. Softonic, to the fullest extend by Law, has no liability in respect of any incident, accident, injury or any other condition that may occur to each winner in the enjoyment of the prize. Softonic has no responsibility for any loss, damage, delay or any other circumstances attributable to third parties that may affect the characteristics of the prize. Softonic reserves the right to refuse participation of participants who are in one of the following circumstances:

 

  • In any case where Softonic can interpret that the participant is making fraudulent use of the draw.
  • Employees of Softonic
  • Employees of companies, advertising or promotional agencies who are involved in the draw.
  • Immediate family members and spouses of the persons included in the above.
  • Minors, which require the authorization of their legal representatives.

 

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