Launch of online radio from Apple is delayed

At the beginning of autumn on the World Wide Web rumors about new Apple's plans related to the launch of online radio iRadio, which would work on the principle of Pandora, but on more flexible terms of cooperation with the music labels. At that time, we said that the launch of such a service from Apple will be held just a few months.

A little later, by the end of October the situation has not changed much, that is, some shifts in the talks and there has been no announcement iRadio has not happened. Agreements with the music companies is still not signed, but according to Apple intentions source to run its online radio in early 2013 remained unchanged.

Here is how the author describes the situation CNet Greg Sandoval (Greg Sandoval):

Rumors continue to spread, but many companies in the music industry tell us in recent weeks that a proposal from the Apple, associated with iRadio, remain indifferent to such giants as Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and Universal Music, Group.

Transactions with these outstanding representatives of the music industry is still far from conclusion. Even if the Cupertino-based company will offer them more favorable conditions, or the labels themselves will change their decision, signing of contracts and coordination of all parts will require considerable time. Even with the best scenario to launch iRadio is still far.

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By the way, it works by none other than Eddy Cue (Eddy Cue) on the terms and discuss cooperation. It is recognized as the best "negotiator" of the Apple team, which is currently responsible for the development of services such as the iTunes Store, App Store, iCloud, iBookstore, iAd, Siri and Maps. It is entrusted with great hope, although it is obvious that his musical success in attracting companies to work with the iRadio is not so outstanding.

[via MacRumors]