Posts Tagged ‘iTunes Store’

Yes, Google Is Readying a Major Music Launch. No, It Won’t Kill iTunes..

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Yes, Google is preparing a serious cloud-focused music launch, though most are skipping past the inevitable ‘iTunes killer’ descriptions.  Last month, Google indicated that its recently-acquired Simplify Media would power access to a music collection from anywhere, though not through a typical cloud structure.  Instead, Google will remotely access a home collection without creating duplicate song copies, a critical differentiator from both a structural and legal standpoint.<!–more–>

Google also pointed to a possible music store and iTunes-like organization app, for both PCs and of course Android devices.  Now, more details and speculation are emerging on those plans.  C|Net contends that a launch is likely by fall, citing label sources.  That could include both downloads and on-demand streams, despite sluggish demand across both areas.  Sounds like a yawner, expect that Google could offer incredible integration into its search results, further building upon its earlier, ‘Onebox’ launch.

Initial iPad Sales? One Projection Tops 600,000…

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Who has $500-plus to throw around on a tablet these days? Well, more than 600,000 people, according to one first-weekend estimate of iPad sales. The figure – of between 600,000 and 700,000 – comes from Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster, who bumped an initial projection of 300,000 after witnessing huge lines at Apple Stores. (more…)

Stateside Spotify: Coming Q3, Or Something Like That…

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

BusinessWeek just reported that Spotify is expecting a US-based launch during the third quarter. But that is not quite accurate, according to the company, which is now more loosely pointing to a ‘later this year’ arrival. The more vague timetable comes from communications executive Jim Butcher, who clarified (or fogged) the matter with Music Ally. (more…)

Same Ol’ Song at the Orchard: More Revs, More Losses…

Monday, March 29th, 2010

The Orchard bumped revenues during the recent quarter, but losses continued, a familiar financial pattern for the company. During the fourth quarter of 2009, revenues upped 3 percent to $16.7 million, from $16.2 million previously. (more…)

Report: Apple Urging Labels to Reject Amazon MP3 “Daily Deals”

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Apple has begun urging record labels not to participate in a discounted MP3 promotion offered by rival Amazon.com and withdrawing iTunes Store marketing support for some releases featured as Amazon “Daily Deals,” Billboard reported, citing sources. (more…)