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Rumor: Apple “completes” cloud-based music streaming service, users unsure what to expect

For those of you wondering what the future of Apple’s music plans may be, we might have a hint. Per the All Things Digital blog, a new report claims that Apple has succeeded in procuring deals with at least two of the four big music labels in the last two months, possibly signaling that the […]

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Apple looking to hire two software engineers to expand iOS’ “cloud-based” features

When in doubt, there’s always cloud-based services to makes things nifty. Per AppleInsider, Apple is looking to expand its iOS development team with new employees who will enhance the company’s cloud-based services for devices like the iPhone and iPad. Just before Christmas, Apple posted two new job listings (1, 2) for the title of “iOS […]

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Rumored Apple streaming service encountering delays, limited version could appear in 2010

As cool an idea as it may be, Apple’s rumored iTunes cloud service is apparently mired in licensing issues and could be further down the road than previously thought, though a limited version of the service could be released in 2010. Sources told CNet that if ‘in the cloud’ music features from Apple are released […]

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Apple, Google Hiring Each Other’s Employees as Tech Feud Grows

Maybe they’ll stop feuding soon, but they’ve got some good Hatfield vs. McCoy traction going here, so why would they stop now? According to AppleInsider, Apple recently hired a former Google product manager for a secretive “pretty neat role” with the company, while a new Google employee has shared harsh words about Apple’s “Disney-fied” approach […]

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Apple Purchases Lala Streaming Service, Analyst Predicts Steps Towards Mobile iTunes Content

Apple’s purchase of the Lala streaming music service could set up an infrastructure for iTunes content and purchases to be accessed from multiple locations via a Web browser, one analyst has predicted. Per AppleInsider, analyst Maynard J. Um of UBS Investment Research stated in a note that the purchase of Lala supports the idea that […]