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Streaming killed the Musica star
The rise of music platforms such as Spotify spelled the end for the last music chain store standing, but music enthusiasts say vinyl isn’t dead yet
The muted thump of Gqom Nation
The genre is morphing from its roots in house into a mash-up, as artists try new ways to get released
Apple releases tool to remove free U2 album
Apple has released a special tool that lets users remove U2’s new album, ‘Songs of Innocence’ from their collections.
iTunes U takes content to iPad
A new update to iTunes U now includes tools that lets teachers and students build and experience educational content on iPads.
Daft Punk’s new album leaks
The French duo’s album has leaked on social media before the release date next Monday, giving fans the best platform to react – Twitter.
Google music streaming could boost industry, says Universal executive
Google is understood to be in negotiations with major music labels over launching a streaming service, similar to Spotify, later this year.
BlackBerry’s App World set to compete with iTunes
BlackBerry’s App World has been replaced by BlackBerry World, a new multimedia storefront that appears to go head to head against iTunes.
At last we get another bite of the apple
Apple’s iTunes music service finally arrived on South African shores, nine years after it debuted in the United States.
iTunes launches in South Africa
South Africans can now purchase music and music videos in local currency from Apple’s iTunes store, and use the popular Match service.
Cloud wars: Google Music to take on iTunes in November
Google is close to unveiling its first music service, a cloud-based venture set to rival Apple’s iTunes, after sewing up deals with key record labels.
Spotify launches syncing with Apple’s iPod
Spotify on Wednesday launched an application enabling users to synchronise playlists and songs purchased through its service with Apple’s iPod.
Digital ways to donate to Japan disaster relief
Technology giants Apple, Google, Facebook and Twitter are offering digital ways to donate to Japan’s recovery efforts after their massive earthquake.
Beatles ‘coming to Apple’s iTunes’
The Beatles on Apple’s iTunes? Let it be. The Fab Four’s music is expected, finally, to be available for sale at Apple’s online music store.
Apple’s weakest link is at its core
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