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Apple anticipated to launch “iCloud” service providing terms can be reached with music publishers

You’re hankering for Apple to launch a streaming music service with assorted other features. You may not have to wait too long. According to MediaMemo, Music industry insiders expect that Apple wants to launch, or at least introduce, its anticipated “iCloud” music streaming service in June, though the company must also reach agreements with music […]

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iTunes Rumor

Rumor: Apple secures EMI licensing deal for upcoming cloud service

You’ve been eagerly anticipating the Apple Cloud. And they might be one step closer to releasing it. Per CNET, music industry sources claim that Apple has signed a cloud-music licensing agreement with music label EMI and is “very near” to completing deals with Universal and Sony. Apple appears to be putting the final pieces in […]

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iPad iPhone iPod iPod Touch News Software

Amazon quietly adds iOS support for Cloud Player music streaming service

Competition’s a bit weird sometimes. Amazon has silently added support for browser-based playback of music in its new cloud streaming service on iOS-powered devices. Per TechCrunch, Amazon quietly added support for iOS devices through its built-in Safari browser. Users can log into their account on Amazon and access the Cloud Player, which now allows streaming […]

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MobileMe Rumor

“Castle” references found in Mac OS X 10.7 developer build, point back to possible iCloud streaming service

Strong evidence of Apple’s upcoming iCloud service has been found in the form of a feature hidden within in a developer build of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion that allows a MobileMe account to be migrated to a codenamed “Castle” service. Per Consomac.fr, a recently-released third build of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Developer Preview […]