Gruber: iCloud Isn’t the New MobileMe, It’s the New iTunes

On June 6, 2011, in Industry News, by J.R. Bookwalter

Frequent Apple prognosticator John Gruber of Daring Fireball has chimed in with his last-minute thoughts on WWDC 2011 in the hours leading up to the big event. While he admits that he doesn’t know much about what will be announced, there are a few in…

Apple May Have Spent $150 Million to Secure Record Labels for iCloud

On June 3, 2011, in Industry News, by J.R. Bookwalter

While others chose to walk away from negotiations (Google) or ignore them completely (Amazon), it appears that Apple was successful at getting the record labels on board for its new iCloud service — but at what cost?AppleInsider is reporting that Appl…

Apple May Have Spent $150 Million to Secure Record Labels for iCloud

On June 3, 2011, in Industry News, by J.R. Bookwalter

While others chose to walk away from negotiations (Google) or ignore them completely (Amazon), it appears that Apple was successful at getting the record labels on board for its new iCloud service — but at what cost?AppleInsider is reporting that Appl…

Spotify Plus Facebook Rumors Equal More Waiting, Disappointment

On May 26, 2011, in Industry News, by J.R. Bookwalter

We know, you’re all sick of hearing about Europe’s favorite streaming music service, Spotify. Maybe you got excited all over again hearing rumors that the service could be incorporated into Facebook — but now comes a “reality check” report thr…

Apple and Music Publishers Edge Closer Toward Deal

On May 25, 2011, in Industry News, by Matthew Tilmann

While other tech companies have opted to pass right on by the wishes of the music publishing world, Apple has opted to take the other path and obtain deals with the four big music labels before going live with their rumored cloud based streaming servic…

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