Indie music body endorses Apple's new music streaming service

Last Updated: Thursday, June 25, 2015, 00:58

Apple Inc`s new music streaming service has been endorsed by the Worldwide Independent Network, an association for independent musicians, two days after the company reversed its decision of not paying musicians during a three-month trial.

Google launches free streaming service ahead of Apple Music debut

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 23:38

Google Play Music has offered a $9.99 per month subscription service for two years but Tuesday`s launch is the first free version of the streaming service. It is available online and will be available on Android and iOS by the end of the week, Elias Roman, Google product manager, said.

Jagran Prakashan completes acquisition of Radio City

Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015, 19:33

"In FY 2014-15 Radio City has delivered much higher profits than what we considered while pricing... I am confident that Radio City will continue to generate robust cash flow and add significant value for the shareholders of the company," he added.

Music streaming service Spotify crosses 20 million subscribers

Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015, 13:38

Music streaming service Spotify has announced that it has reached 20 million subscribers and more than 75 million active users.

Apple's new streaming music service: 5 interesting things

Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015, 10:00

Apple has long been a leader in digital music, but it has lost ground in recent years as subscription services such as Spotify have caught on with consumers.

Japan messaging app Line launches music streaming business

Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015, 09:04

Messaging app operator Line Corp launched its music streaming service in Japan on Thursday, getting a head start in the virtually untapped business for mobile music subscriptions in the world`s second-biggest music market.

Apple Music cautiously embraced by record industry

Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015, 09:01

A decade ago, Apple Inc helped revitalise a music industry hit hard by online piracy with its iTunes Store. Now, amid a steady slump in digital downloads, the industry is hopeful that the tech giant`s new streaming service will give record companies another desperately needed boost.

Apple Music faces antitrust scrutiny in NY, Connecticut: Reports

Last Updated: Thursday, June 11, 2015, 09:00

Attorneys general in New York and Connecticut are investigating whether the deals that Apple Inc has struck with music companies for its new streaming service violate antitrust laws, the New York Times reported.

Apple aims to become online music powerhouse

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 10:01

Apple made its play to shake up online music Monday with a new subscription service allowing users to stream songs, listen to playlists and connect with performers.

Apple attacks Windows, Android with new updates

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 10:00

Apple`s CEO Tim Cook on Monday morning came on to the stage in San Francisco to reveal the technology giant`s music service, OS X update El Capitan, iOS 9 and its Watch OS 2.

Apple`s new musical faces - Drake and The Weeknd

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 09:58

Apple, unveiling its bid to be a powerhouse in streaming, has new celebrity faces -- the rapper Drake, and his collaborator The Weeknd.

Apple WWDC 2015: Five interesting things about iOS9

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 09:58

With jamming the online Apple streaming site, the tech-afficinados unveiled the new versions of iOS, iOSX El Capitan, a new Apple music service and new watch OS at the its annual Worlwide Developers Conference.