Universal Confirms iTunes Contract Change
Macworld.co.uk confirms an earlier rumor that Universal would not be renewing their long term contract with Apple for iTunes music distribution.
Macworld.co.uk suggests that this Universal may be interested in offering exclusive music to other online services besides iTunes, in an attempt to reduce Apple's control of online music distribution.
"Universal Music Group has decided not to renew its long-term agreement for Apples iTunes service. Universal Music Group will now market its music to iTunes in an at will capacity, as it does with its other retail partners."
Macworld.co.uk suggests that this Universal may be interested in offering exclusive music to other online services besides iTunes, in an attempt to reduce Apple's control of online music distribution.
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60 months ago
prepare to revolt....
What horrible news. Universal is really just hurting themselves in this one.
What horrible news. Universal is really just hurting themselves in this one.
60 months ago
meh, guess I won't be buying Universal music. I like itunes more than I like Universal.
60 months ago
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
START YOUR PIRATING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
.... idiots.
See Hand....
See Feeding...
See Biting...
...again, idiots.....
START YOUR PIRATING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
.... idiots.
See Hand....
See Feeding...
See Biting...
...again, idiots.....
60 months ago
For a regular iTunes/iPod user, it's like universal saying, "Ok, pirate our music because we're not going to make it available to you legally any longer in your preferred/known venue."
Wow, stupid.
Wow, stupid.
60 months ago
These are the same guys who get paid for each Zune sold...
Yeah - I don't get that at all. Why do they get a dime? How arrogant can they be? They should concentrate on finding and nurturing good artists with longevity in their careers instead of these short lived rappers and bubblegum pop stars. Basic business practice - good product at a fair price = sales and profit.
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