The ongoing technology battle between Google and Apple is going to heat up even more with Google developing an online music service. Reports have leaked that Google's system will not only allow users to download music, but will also allow users to use an online-storage system for $25 a year. This storage system will enable users to access their music library from any device that has an internet connection. This new innovation may be just what Google needs to put a dent in Apple's 70% market share.
Another key feature that will set Google's music store apart from ITunes is that it will enable users to upload their own music libraries into the system. This has record labels concerned because it may allow pirated music to be uploaded into Google's library.
While I think it is good for competition, I have to ask, "Is Google a little late to the party?" Apple and Amazon have been selling music for years and have already established themselves in the online music market. Also, in the past couple years Pandora has exploded onto the scene with their customized online radio. Not to even mention the billions of songs that are downloaded illegally through file sharing networks. I may just be pessimistic but I do not see many people switching to Google when the majority music downloaders already have ITunes to manage their IPods. Even people that download illegally usually have ITunes. Until Google develops a device to rival the IPod, I do not see Google making a significant dent in Apple's music sales.
http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/09/16/google-music-store-storage/
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