As Apple gets ready to launch its iTunes Radio service for iOS 7, Mac and PC, the popular Internet radio service, Pandora, is making moves to ensure that the iPhone maker doesn’t crowd it out of the segment. On September 1, Pandora will lift the 40-hour-per-month limit the company has had in place on free mobile listening since March of this year. Speaking during the … [Read more...] about Pandora Lifts Monthly Free Listening Limit Ahead of iTunes Radio Launch
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Apple's iRadio Will Not Allow Users to Search for Specific Songs?
A new report from AdAge reveals some more details about Apple's rumored iRadio service. Apple is expected to insert audio ads and traditional mobile iAds into the music streaming service, according to a former Apple executive. The company is expected to pay out around 10% of ad revenue to music labels significantly more than the 4% Pandora pays out. … [Read more...] about Apple's iRadio Will Not Allow Users to Search for Specific Songs?
Apple Closing Final Music Deals With Labels for a WWDC Launch?
According to those familiar with the matter, Apple is pushing to complete licensing deals with music companies so it can reveal the rumored 'iRadio' service as early as next week at WWDC. Apple has apparently just struck a licensing deal with both Warner Music Group and its publishing arm Warner Chappell, bringing iRadio closer to a reality. Apple still has not been able to … [Read more...] about Apple Closing Final Music Deals With Labels for a WWDC Launch?