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Post by Adonis the DemiGod! on Jun 7, 2013 10:17:34 GMT -5
Apple Insider has the scoop!Sony Music has reportedly signed a deal with Apple for its anticipated "iRadio" streaming music service, marking the last of the three major music labels to reach an agreement. Apple's signing of Sony was first reported on Friday by Peter Kafka of AllThingsD, who cited an unnamed person familiar with negotiations between the two companies. The alleged agreement is further evidence that Apple is gearing up to unveil its rumored "iRadio" service at next week's Worldwide Developers Conference. Details of the deal come just days after Apple was also said to have successfully courted Warner Music Group. Previously, Apple had already agreed to terms with Universal Music Group, rounding out the big three labels. For months, reports have claimed that stalled negotiations with Sony in particular have been holding up Apple's debut of "iRadio." Specifically, it was said that a song skipping feature was a major stumbling block for the record label. With Sony now on board, Apple is expected to announced "iRadio" at its WWDC keynote next Monday. The anticipated service is expected to be a direct competitor to established streaming music services like Pandora. Apple is also said to be revising its iAd network to run audio advertisements as part of the service. Ad support is expected allow users to stream content from "iRadio" for free when it launches. Google also recently stepped into the streaming Internet radio market with All Access , which launched in May. The search company's subscription music service is expected to debut on iOS devices in the coming weeks.
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Post by on2thenext1 on Jun 10, 2013 6:30:47 GMT -5
It makes sense that iRadio will be a free ad supported service, because if not, wouldn't itunes customers just skip paying 1.29 per track and just stream?
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Post by Caviar on Jun 18, 2013 8:29:53 GMT -5
No skips? No thanks.
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Post by surreallife on Jun 18, 2013 14:24:11 GMT -5
It makes sense that iRadio will be a free ad supported service, because if not, wouldn't itunes customers just skip paying 1.29 per track and just stream? If I really like a song I will purchase it for my Ipod. If I do listen to Iradio and like it I will pay the $s to avoid the ads.
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Jun 18, 2013 16:36:04 GMT -5
It makes sense that iRadio will be a free ad supported service, because if not, wouldn't itunes customers just skip paying 1.29 per track and just stream? That is why Google went the Spotify route with Play Music. All albums available in the store are available for streaming but at a cost. You can also create stations based on Artists and Songs wtih unlimited skips, removal of songs, adding of songs, etc. But it's a paid service. iRadio is just an iBranded Pandora/Slacker Radio service.
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Post by Adonis the DemiGod! on Jun 19, 2013 0:10:48 GMT -5
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Post by Adonis the DemiGod! on Jun 24, 2013 16:59:47 GMT -5
iRadio allows for skips. Im using it right now. So far I have yet to experience a commercial. This is perfect for my iPad. My phone is for music I buy outright.
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