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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, […]

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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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Apple inks deal with Sony for upcoming iTunes/cloud service

It’s when Apple starts coming to licensing terms with large music conglomerates that this whole cloud thing becomes interesting… Per Bloomberg, Apple has reportedly inked a licensing deal with Sony Corp.’s music division to begin offering the label’s catalog in the cloud, leaving Universal Music Group as the last holdout among the major record labels. […]

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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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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 […]