Apple Aquires Tech, Talent Of Bankrupt Music Streamer Omnifone
Ominfone was in the business of building streaming music services for the likes of Blackberry, Samsung's Milk and Pono. It was one of the first companies to launch an unlimited. Continue reading
Moving Past The Static Music Experience
In this edition of Projecting Trends, we take a close look at the shifting role of the music consumer, how music business models have and continue to change, as well as. Continue reading
Napster Partners With Sprint, EVEN and Lufthansa, Joins Music Industry Initiatives
Napster has been a little silent lately compared to competitors like Spotify and Apple Music. But that doesn't mean the music streamer formerly know as Rhapsody has not been busy. Continue reading
Spotify Acquires Preact To Help Boost Paid Subscriptions
As Spotify's label renegotiaions have dragged on, we've heard repeatedly that boosting paid subscriptions is a top priority for rightsholders. Today's acquisition of Preact could help the music streamer accomplish. Continue reading
Apple To Lower The Price Of Apple Music, Claims Dubious Report
Apple is planning to lower the price of Apple Music, a source has reportedly told Digital Music News. The story doesn't add up, given what is known about Apple's deals. Continue reading
Spotify App Control Of Sonos Launches In Public Beta
One of the most requested additions of Sonos users – the ability to control Sonos wireless speakers directly from the Spotify app using the music streamer's Connect feature - is. Continue reading
Event App Yplan Sold To Time Out For $2M After Raising $38M
Last minute event app Yplan has been sold at a deep discount to the UK based Time Out media group for $2 million USD. Yplan had raised $37.7 million in. Continue reading
The iPod Turns 15: Watch Steve Job’s 2001 Announcement + The First iPod Commercial
The iPod turns 15 years old this week. First announced on October 23, 2001, the device and later it's closed link to Apple's iTunes download store changed the music industry. Continue reading
Smart Home Technology Is Revolutionizing The Music Industry
With the rise of the Internet of Things and the increasing connectivity of smart home technologies, the way in which the industry operates in relation to consumers is changing, as. Continue reading
