Google is hatching plans for an online music store moving the company into direct competition with Amazon and in the digital music space.The company’s rumoured new store would provide both conventional music for download and strming services to play music direct to devices.According to music industry sources,quoted by the New York Times, the store could be open for business in a matter of weeks, although the company may need more time to secure dls with recording labels and music publishers.It is also rumoured that the store will be connected to Music Beta,the service Google launched in May this yr, which allows US-based users to back up music online, which can be strmed to personal devices, such as laptops, PCs, mobile and tablets.The srch giant declined to comment at this stage but, given the strong rumours, Google’s growing appetite for expansion beyond srch,the company launched Google Flights last monthfor example, and its existing music service, the speculation seems well placed.There is significant potential to leverage Google’s other services, and Google+ in particular, for a more connected online music experience.Google’s entry to the online music scene will put pressure on giants and Amazon and smaller strming-services like Spotify that are alrdy enjoying success in the market. Yet, at the same time, with these companies well placed and performing well, there will be pressure on the music store toavoid joining Google amongst the list of Google flops.
Source: The Next Web
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