Earlier this week, a source reported to GigaOM that Apple has purchased the iCloud.com domain name for the sum of $4.5 million, presumably preparing to roll out its forthcoming cloud-based music service under that name.
All Things Digital now briefly notes that it has confirmed that Apple has in fact purchased the domain, although sources declined to confirm the purchase price.
Apple has indeed acquired the domain name iCloud.com from Sweden-based hybrid cloud computing outfit Xcerion. Sources in position to know confirm that Apple bought the domain as GigaOm first reported Thursday, though they declined to say whether its rumored $4.5 million price tag was accurate.
iCloud.com continues to redirect to the rebranded CloudMe.com service, and Whois databases continue to list Xcerion as the owner of the iCloud.com domain.
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Negative comments from you two. Shocking.
You are correct though. They better hit the ground running with some impressive innovations so people actually use the service.
Just a reminder to everyone that comments on Ithing names then don't care a week later
And how about Windows 8 "Modern Reader?" Ummm, Linux and OSX have had built in PDF readers for a decade. Not surprising though since the Microsoft way is "if you can't beat them, copy them."
ROFLMAO