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Sony Music Unlimited app heading to iOS

, Jan 11th 2012 Discuss [0]

Sony today revealed plans to roll out an iOS version of its Music Unlimited app, which has so far been available to Android, PCs, and other connected devices such as Sony's PSP, PS3, and BRAVIA TVs. Sony Entertainment Network president Tim Schaaff made the announcement, saying that being a Sony customer doesn't necessarily mean every device you own will come from Sony. Read The Full Story

iTunes 10.5.2 update brings CD audio distortion fix and more

, Dec 12th 2011 Discuss [0]

Following complaints about audio distortion problems when playing CDs via iTunes, Apple has released an update today to fix the issue as well as bring unspecified enhancements to iTunes Match. This update to iTunes version 10.5.2 is available for download today on both Mac and Windows. Read The Full Story

Rhapsody buys Napster in attempt to fight Spotify

, Oct 3rd 2011 Discuss [0]

Rhapsody announced today that it will be buying Napster from Best Buy to boost its subscriber base and expand its IP portfolio. The move appears to be a direct reaction to the intensifying competition from music service rivals like Spotify, which has been hogging much of the spotlight lately. The terms of the deal have not been revealed, but it is expected to close around November 30 with Best Buy receiving a minority stake in Rhapsody. Read The Full Story

Spotify hooks up with Facebook for music sharing

, Sep 22nd 2011 Discuss [0]

Facebook unleashed a whole slew of major announcements today during its f8 developer conference, but one of the deals we've been anticipating is some sort of Spotify integration. And indeed, Spotify along with a few other music services have hooked up with Facebook for a new kind of music sharing through the social network's new Ticker feature. Read The Full Story

Google’s cloud music service now available on iOS

, Sep 8th 2011 Discuss [1]

The Google Music service that launched back at Google I/O will now work on iOS devices, including both iPhones and iPads. The service has generated very little buzz since its inception and still remains in a private beta stage. However, the service had been rumored for months before its launch and is Google's first major attempt to rival Amazon's Cloud Player and Apple's iTunes with iCloud. Read The Full Story

Sony Entertainment Network online portal goes live

, Sep 2nd 2011 Discuss [3]

The new Sony Entertainment Network is now online following the company's announcement at IFA 2011 that all of its music, video, and gaming offerings will now be under one big umbrella. That umbrella, Sony Entertainment Network or SEN, will encompass both the Qriocity music and video services as well as the PlayStation Network. Read The Full Story

Facebook to launch music service on September 22

, Aug 31st 2011 Discuss [2]

Facebook's long rumored music service may finally hit the social platform later next month. We reported back in June, that the music service could launch at the company's f8 developer conference, and now a new report from CNBC's Jon Fortt further confirms that the service will indeed be unveiled during the event on September 22. Read The Full Story

Boxee Box adds MOG music streaming

, Aug 30th 2011 Discuss [1]

Boxee is now adding the MOG music streaming service to their lineup of available apps on its set-top box. The Boxee Box has recently seen the addition of Grooveshark as well as new support for AirPlay along with an iPad app, giving owners many options when it comes to consuming TV, movies, and music. Read The Full Story

iTunes Match Beta released to developers

, Aug 30th 2011 Discuss [2]

As part of Apple's new iCloud service is a feature called iTunes Match, which was first announced back at WWDC 2011. This feature will set Apple's cloud music service apart from competitors and has just been released in the latest iTunes 10.5 Beta 6.1 update to developers. The service should launch alongside iOS 5 and the iPhone 5 and/or 4S, both rumored for a September-October time frame. Read The Full Story

RIM officially launches BBM Music service

, Aug 25th 2011 Discuss [2]

RIM's rumored BlackBerry music streaming service has officially launched. The details are much like we suspected last week, when insiders revealed that RIM was near signing all four major record label companies. The service offers an odd twist on music sharing and discovery that could either help spread usage or make it a huge flop. Read The Full Story

BlackBerry Music Service to cost $5 per month

, Aug 19th 2011 Discuss [6]

More details on RIM's BlackBerry music streaming service are beginning to surface following rumors that the app could be rolling out very soon. Reports yesterday said that RIM was already in late-stage negotiations with the four major US record label companies while news on the BlackBerry App World 3.0 today suggest that the music service could launch as early as next week. Read The Full Story

RIM’s BlackBerry music streaming service getting closer to launch

, Aug 18th 2011 Discuss [2]

Research In Motion (RIM) may soon be offering its own music streaming service for its BlackBerry platform. According to multiple insider sources, RIM is in late-stage negotiations with four major record label companies. The service could help RIM expand BlackBerry's appeal beyond enterprise to general consumers. Read The Full Story
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