“Google sent invitations [Friday] for a press event, to be held in Los Angeles, where the company is expected to add downloads to its cloud music service, as well as unveil social-networking features,” Greg Sandoval reports for CNET.
“CNET has learned that Google has signed a licensing agreement for the new service with Universal Music Group but does not have deals in place with Sony Music Entertainment or Warner Music Group, according to multiple industry sources,” Sandoval reports. “It is unclear whether EMI would participate. Talks between Sony, Warner and Google continue, the sources said.”
Sandoval reports, “Google is once again launching a major part of its music service without acquiring licenses and this may serve to widen the rift between the company and some of the labels. Google launched the test version of its cloud music service earlier this year without licenses.”
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MacDailyNews Take: Our Lady of Perpetual Beta strikes again.
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