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Apple COO Tim Cook confirms that a data center in NC is coming, and that it will be used for iTunes. But why would a whole data center be necessary? If you’re thinking “cloud-based iTunes,” you’re not the only one. Read more
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Sony finally came up with something concrete to retaliate against Apple’s iTunes Store. Two days ago, Sony Japan announced the launch of Music Unlimited, a music shop based on Qriocity’s cloud technology and featuring songs from major and independent label alike. This multi-device store will even let you sync your music files and playlists from iTunes, available in the UK and Ireland, TBA for the rest.
December 22, 2010
Sony debuts “Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity™” digital …
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Many of you, I’m sure, are wondering, what exactly does Apple do with all its billions? Obviously I’m not able to give a definitive answer, but, I’m pretty sure it’s used to buy stuff, or companies. This latest rumor, and it is just that, is that the Cupertino based company is looking to buy Spotify, the European music streaming service.
In case you’re unaware, Spotify is a massive deal over here in the UK. Basically, you pay a subscription fee every month for unlimited access to tunes. There are three packages, one is free, this entitles you to 20 hours worth of music each month. The intermediate package is £4.99 per month (around 8USD), this offers unlimited streaming and no ads. The ‘Premium’ package is £9.99 (16USD), and offers unlimited streaming, no ads, offline mode (awesome!), and mobile access via iPhone app.
Given this information, does it not make you a wee bit excited at the potential future of iTunes? Imagine, not paying for every single song or album you download, but, rather paying a small subscription fee each month to guarantee you access to any tunes you want.
I am slightly getting ahead of myself here. It is just a rumor. The only information is from an unnamed source is that “Apple and Spotify are in on-again, off-again discussions about an acquisition.” This is according to Michael Arrington at TechCrunch. The same article reports that Google was on the verge of purchasing the Scandinavian company last year in a $1Billion deal, but, that never went through.
Comment below guys. Are you excited at this potential deal going through?
Via: TechCrunch
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This rumor comes from yet another published filed patent. Apparently the patent is for a “Configurable Offline Data Store.” This could mean many things. It could mean that your handset would sync over-the-air without having to attach your device to any computer. However, if this method was to include downloaded apps and media content, you’re going to need a pretty substantial data package.
According to Apple Insider, this “data store”, would basically save any data you want to save, and give you access to it from any computer or server. It could also include your iPhone or iPad. It’s not clear exactly, whether or not this is something Cupertino will go ahead with, but, it could be quite interesting. The one thing, in my opinion, that Android does better than iOS, is over the air syncing. Syncing your calendars and contacts should be free, there’s no reason to charge $100 per year for it.
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Wednesday’s the big day for Apple music buffs. Not only is a new iPod Touch and iTV product expected to be unveiled, but pundits are looking at possible revamps to the company’s iTunes program as well.
There have been rumors that iTunes is going to go cloud-based, so users can stream their music and vids wirelessly over the internet. The latest, however, contradicts that prediction.
Music execs at some of the major labels are chiming in, saying that Apple hasn’t approached them yet about rights for streaming content. But they do expect that iTunes will have some sort of revamp — probably to turn it into a less bloated, Web-based store, one that will enable easier social sharing. So what may be on tap is web-based iTunes purchases, and support for sharing lists and titles via Twitter and Facebook (though song sharing with networks probably isn’t in the cards).
An interesting nugget in all this is the speculation that Apple will finally allow wireless syncing to iOS devices, at least for music and media. Some of the execs cited moving iTunes titles between computer and mobile device without cables. This, in fact, is something Apple already has the rights to do. Cloud-based streaming, however, isn’t in the current contracts. It’s not impossible, but it is pretty improbable that Apple would go ahead without these deals in place.
We’ll find out for sure on Wednesday.
Via: AppleInsider
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