Those aren't really what I would consider the type of deal they are pursuing. They are pursuing an actual live streaming deal:
http://recode.net/2015/05/27/les-moonves-says-cbs-will-probably-sign-up-for-apples-new-tv-service/
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Those aren't really what I would consider the type of deal they are pursuing. They are pursuing an actual live streaming deal:
infiniteloop
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Scoop Gurman has put up his roundup for WWDC. Nothing new as far as I can see, except on future Watch stuff.
Yeah, I think Apple is going to really struggle to get any type of compelling tv/film or music service out the door unless they buy a network or something - simply because they're Apple.
Unlike a lot of aggressive start-ups, these rights holders know exactly how much money Apple has in the bank, and they know if Apple gets a good deal it'll be immediately successful and a like be the dominant force in the industry.
To put it simply, it's the 99 cent MP3 problem. The moment it's done, that's the world these rights holders are now living in.
infiniteloop
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infiniteloop
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He's a Duke alumi, he's posed for photos before with Shane Battier when he's been on the Heat.
Or he loves that bandwagon.
Or he loves that bandwagon.
DieAntwoord
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Passed by Mascone Center on the way to work. iOS banners are up on the inside but the reflection was awful and couldn't get a picture. Did see a giant "X" though so I'm assuming new Mac OS update as well, too.
badcrumble
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Yeah, that's good.
I'd really like to see Newsstand not suck, though that's not a pricing concern.
SmackCrackleNPop
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If I can buy comics straight from Comixology it would be so nice again
Apple music to be called Apple Music, wheee!
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/01a151fc-0b8b-11e5-8937-00144feabdc0.html#slide0
neat chart too
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/01a151fc-0b8b-11e5-8937-00144feabdc0.html#slide0
neat chart too
infiniteloop
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"Apple to launch streaming service When Apple unveils a new music streaming service at the Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, it will largely leave behind its 15-year-old iTunes brand."
Wonder if iTunes the app will die off eventually.
Wonder if iTunes the app will die off eventually.
Frank Serpico
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My only concern is myself, my brother and my girlfriend all use one spotify account (download music for offline use so we don't disconnect each other). I highly doubt Apple has any family sharing option it's likely going to be tied to accounts
badcrumble
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The sooner the better, honestly.
Mr. Wonderful
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This would be sad. Truly the death of the young, hip, iPod-centric return of Steve Jobs era.
That's the Apple way. Never let the past stand in the way of the future, embrace cannibalism instead of fearing it.
So just carry on using Spotify? I'm not sure what people are expecting that would make it so much more competitive than Spotify that they'd switch. this feels more like iBooks vs kindle, where the existing marketplace is established and well known. Apple aren't bulletproof in such cases.
Do you think they'll bother with a dedicated Android app? Or rather just use a web app, mobile website for Android folk.
Frank Serpico
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There is rumored to be a 3 month free trial, so I'll keep both for 3 months to see if it's worth it. I don't like spotify apps, they're terrible IMO, so if there is a better alternative I'll jump on it
infiniteloop
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They are, if the rumors are true, making a Android app for Apple Music.
I hope, but honestly doubt, the new app will include full iTunes sync support as well. I'd like the option of using Google Music and Apple Music/iTunes too. Just about finished with my WWDC event topic. Is it ok if I post it now or, would the mods prefer if I waited until Monday morning?
infiniteloop
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Yeah. Thought we'd see the 9 and the X by now.
I guess they've clued into the fact that it gives away too much.
Everyone guessed "Yosemite" last year because the banner had a picture of, well... Yosemite.
Seems like such a silly thing to try and keep under wraps though.
Knowing that it's called OS X Mojave or whatever doesn't ruin anything or spoil any features. It's just a picture of a landmark with an X over it, big deal.
This is Apple we're talking about. Remember.
The Real Abed
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Apple likes keeping things as secret as they can (Barring the many many leaks that seem to happen) for as long as they can. I was at MWNY in 2001 and 2002 and they kept the banners covered up until right before Steve announced it on stage. At which point employees of the Javits Center pulled on the ropes to release the sheets.
I guess they don't do that anymore.
I'm not familiar enough with landmarks in California to know when I see one. Really looking forward to Monday.
I guess they don't do that anymore.
I'm not familiar enough with landmarks in California to know when I see one. Really looking forward to Monday.
Rumor has it that there will be an Android version.
ShadowKingpin
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Thank you!
Liu Kang Baking A Pie
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With a data plan option like the iPads!
Sir Abacus
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It could also make phone calls!
Sir Abacus
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I'm still upset that cellular Macbooks aren't a thing.
This was basically solved with Continuity and Instant Hotspot though.
Throw a GPS in there too!
Tethering was a thing long before that. It still would be a nice BTO option.
minor effort
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The "new iPod Touch" is your old, deactivated iPhone. I imagine that's part of the reason for the sales slump that line has been in.
Personally, I've owned a few iPod Touches over the years, but now they've been replaced by my old iPhone 5.
Sir Abacus
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It was but you'd have to eat the battery life of keeping it on or the inconvenience of turning it on. Now one click and you can be on the Internet through your iPhone/iPad.
I'm still upset that cellular Macbooks aren't a thing.
Yes!
It's not the same. Still lots of issues and general QOL stuff.
badcrumble
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There's been no confirmation of that.
It would be really nice if they break it up into separate apps for music/podcasts, movies/TV and maybe shuffle off the iOS stuff to the App Store app. If iTunes in 10.11 is still the same bloated monster it is now but with a streaming service bolted on then that would quite worrying. Apple have rested on their laurels for way too long with iTunes; what was once a great app is now by today's standards a joke.
LyleLanley
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I don't think I want two separate apps for watching movies/tv and listening to music/podcasts.
badcrumble
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You've already got QuickTime Player and iTunes.
Joel Was Right
If you smell burning, it's probably the generators acting up. Report it anyway.
Continuity doesn't even work for me, man.
2015 rMBP, iPhone 5s
2015 rMBP, iPhone 5s
badcrumble
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Killing discoveryd is likely to fix those issues.
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