Deezer, a music streaming service which competes with the likes of Spotify and Rdio, has just announced a number of developer-focused changes; the company is launching third-party app discovery on mobile devices, and is updating its API to bring Deezer-powered apps into its social bar. Third-party app discovery is coming to iOS and Android by way of the company’s App Studio. Deezer claims this will create “even more opportunities for fans to enjoy and experience Deezer.” On to the social bar, the startup details that “activity within Deezer apps” will now appear to provide “greater visibility” and help them “spread faster through friends.” The company also says that “additional API features have been added to enable and encourage the development of gaming experiences built around music.” In an effort to show off these new features, Deezer is releasing Askking Music (yes, with two k’s), an app which lets users “challenge Deezer contacts and Facebook friends to identify tracks from shared favourites and playlists.” Deezer first launched its API last year, and at the time developer incentives were announced. Now the company appears* to be pushing its affiliate program again, promising “£9.99 ($16) â€" or one month of a premium subscription â€" for every new user that [joins].” Along with these updates, Deezer has plans to launch a new developer site â€" the timing of which is unc
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