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Apple allows Google to use Lala

We're not sure how Apple plans to utilize its recent acquisition of Lala, but BusinessWeek reports today that Apple does plan to let Google keep utilizing the service. Google unveiled its own music search service in late October, which is backed by Lala.

"We have enjoyed a good relationship with Apple for many years, and that continues to be the case," R.J. Pittman, Google director of product management, told BusinessWeek. "We are agreeing to continue to leave the service as it is."

An Apple spokesman declined to comment to BusinessWeek regarding the issue. There is already speculation that Apple's Lala purchase could lead to a web-streaming model for iTunes, which would directly compete with Google's service.


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jt2552

I prefer the old google music search it had nicely formatted pages to view by song or you could see an artists discography in a clear way. Lala is cluttered and not integrated well in the google search results. I prefer to stay within google when I'm searching. My 2 cents

December 18 2009 at 4:31 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Shaun

Google has a streaming music service?

December 18 2009 at 4:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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