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Apple demoes upcoming iCloud features, announces fall release date

In the midst of everything at WWDC on Monday, Apple showed off its long-awaited iCloud service, describing it as a service that stores content, wirelessly pushes it to devices, and integrates with applications — all at no cost to users. Per AppleInsider, iCloud was demonstrated by Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs, who even admitted that […]

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Rumor: iCloud service to be initially free for certain customers, then available for $25/year

You can have it for free…for a while. Per the Los Angeles Times, music industry insiders allege that Apple’s forthcoming iCloud service will have an initial free period for iTunes Music Store customers, but the company plans to eventually charge a US$25 a year subscription fee. The newspaper confirmed on Thursday earlier reports that Apple […]

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Rumor: Apple, Universal reach licensing terms for iCloud music streaming

It’s never a bad thing when two parties come to terms on something. Per CNET, Apple has signed a licensing deal with Universal Music Group, incorporating all four of the major record companies into its iTunes iCloud music plans. Citing “sources with knowledge of the talks,” the reported today that, in addition to Universal, Apple […]

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Apple announces iCloud name, Steve Jobs keynote, other presentations for WWDC

Apple announced on Tuesday that company CEO Steve Jobs will return to the stage, along with a team of company executives, to present Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and iOS 5 as well as introduce its new iCloud service. Per AppleInsider, The Worldwide Developers Conference keynote will begin Monday, June 6 at 10 a.m. Pacific […]

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Rumor: iCloud to scan, mirror iTunes libraries, Apple close to deal with Universal

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the rumor mill keeps technology interesting. Per Bloomberg BusinessWeek, according to people briefed on talks between Apple and the music labels, Apple has obtained new licenses for its so-called iCloud service that will allow the company to mirror individual iTunes music collections on its servers. Additionally, […]