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Apple Signs Universal Music For iCloud

, Jun 2nd 2011 Discuss [0]

The WWDC 2011 is only four days away, and some have been wondering whether Apple would be able to sign on the last of four major record label companies in time for a full reveal of its new iCloud music streaming service. Today, insider sources tipped that Apple has just successfully signed on Universal Music Group, who also happens to be the largest of the four major record companies. Read The Full Story

Apple iCloud Logo Revealed By WWDC 2011 Banner

, Jun 2nd 2011 Discuss [1]

It's a busy time right now at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, where crews are preparing the venue for Apple's WWDC 2011 event. The event will kick off on June 6th and promises to reveal details on iOS 5, OS X Lion, and of course the much anticipated "iCloud." Curious what the new iCloud logo looks like? Read The Full Story

Apple’s iCloud Trademark Filing in Europe Timed Flawlessly

, Jun 1st 2011 Discuss [1]

As you MAY have heard multiple times, Apple very obviously plans on releasing information on their new "iCloud" service in the very near future (aka WWDC.) What you may NOT know is that they, just yesterday, filed the name iCloud with the European Trademark Office under application 010011484. This trademark was filed under 12 distinct International Classes including all of the following headers: digital music by telecommunications, electronic storage, online social networking services, multimedia content for a fee or pre-paid subscription, computer software, electronic books and magazines, entertainment, photographic services, business management and advertising services, games, headgear and digital devices/computers. That's a lot of meat! Read The Full Story

I Trust the Cloud – Do You?

, Jun 1st 2011 Discuss [5]

In my predictions column prior to 2011, I predicted the rise of the personal cloud. With Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Apple all getting into the cloud business its clear that prediction is coming true. Three things are key to adopting these cloud services: Trust, reliability and price.

I for one am ready to begin relying more on cloud services. I remember a time before my company began using Exchange for email. Every time I got a new computer or new handheld PDA, I had to manually export my inbox and then import it on the new device.


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Student Discount for iCloud Quite Possible

, Jun 1st 2011 Discuss [2]

What the folks at 9to5mac are calling a source with some previous success has passed them, and therefor the world, some information about the upcoming iCloud in the form of an educational discount. Apple has been more than ready to offer discounts to students in the past (I myself have partaken in such a bounty more than once,) so this sort of deal certainly isn't out of the question. Apple's ties to schools have been what you and I know to be an integral part of their past - here's hoping they'll stick to the plan for the future. Read The Full Story

Apple iCloud labels onboard, but publishers still causing headaches tip insiders

, Jun 1st 2011 Discuss [0]

Apple is expected to sign a cloud music deal with Universal Music Group this week, completing its quartet of key labels ahead of the official iCloud launch promised for Monday's WWDC 2011 keynote. The news follows suggestions that Apple intends not only to offer streaming audio services but cloud-based TV shows and movies, with negotiations already underway for some time. Read The Full Story

Apple iCloud To Offer Movies, TV Shows At Launch?

, May 31st 2011 Discuss [0]

Apple, in an unusual move, confirmed the agenda for their upcoming WWDC developer conference to include the iCloud, iOS 5, and OS X Lion. Although it seems like they just killed some of the mystery and magic for the event, there's still so much unknown about the iCloud that it keeps us anxious and the rumor mills cranking. The latest claims suggest that the iCloud could serve up not only music, but also movies and TV shows. Read The Full Story

Apple promise iCloud, OS X Lion and iOS 5 at Steve Jobs WWDC keynote

, May 31st 2011 Discuss [10]

Apple has confirmed that Steve Jobs will lead the WWDC 2011 keynote next Monday, June 6, with OS X Lion on the agenda, along with iOS 5 and the new iCloud, described as “Apple’s upcoming cloud services offering.” The news confirms long-standing rumors about the developer event.

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SlashGear Weekly Roundup Video – May 29, 2011

, May 29th 2011 Discuss [1]

Perhaps the two biggest topics of the week, the Google Wallet announcement and Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7.1 Mango unveiling, brought exciting new developments for the two mobile platforms. More speculation continued on what Apple has planned for next month’s WWDC, where the company is expected to unveil the new iOS 5, OS X Lion, and possibly the iCloud—iTunes cloud music service. In anticipation, Amazon’s been competing even more aggressively to campaign for its Cloud Drive and Cloud Player services. Continue after the cut for the roundup video and the pertinent links to everything covered in the video.

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Apple iCloud could be MobileMe bundle, mirror even pirated tracks

, May 27th 2011 Discuss [3]

With Apple's WWDC 2011 just weeks away, the race is on to finalize the expected cloud music streaming system - aka iCloud - for an official debut at the keynote. According to BusinessWeek, Apple is still yet to clinch Universal Music's agreement, though a deal is said to be close; the terms are believed to include the ability to scan a user's local music collection and then recreate it in cloud storage from high-quality master recordings, even - it's said - if some of the tracks were originally obtained illegally, as part of a broadened MobileMe subscription. Read The Full Story

Lady Gaga 99-Cent Album On Amazon

, May 23rd 2011 Discuss [5]

Lady Gaga fans may be some of the first to be roped into Amazon's CloudPlayer service. The online retailer giant has just begun selling the attention-hungry pop diva's latest album, Born This Way, for $0.99. Yes, the entire album of 14 songs plus a booklet all for the price you'd pay for one song from iTunes. What's the motivation behind this? Read The Full Story

Apple iTunes iCloud Music Service Might Not Launch At WWDC?

, May 20th 2011 Discuss [1]

Apple's much anticipated cloud-based iTunes music service, possibly dubbed iCloud, is ramping up for an imminent reveal, but will it be during next month's WWDC developer conference? Just this morning, reports seemed optimistic with Sony joining EMI and Warner Music in reaching agreeable licensing terms with Apple. It seemed like Universal Music Group would be the last piece of the puzzle, but this may not be the case. Read The Full Story
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