Michael Robertson, founder of MP3.com, predicts that a new version of iTunes will copy all your iTunes media to the cloud.
An upcoming major revision of iTunes will copy each user’s catalog to the net making it available from any browser or net connected ipod/touch/tablet. The Lala upload technology will be bundled into a future iTunes upgrade which will automatically be installed for the 100+ million itunes users with a simple “An upgrade is available…” notification dialog box. After installation iTunes will push in the background their entire media library to their personal mobile iTunes area. Once loaded, users will be able to navigate and play their music, videos and playlists from their personal URL using a browser based iTunes experience.
Robertson believes this is the true reason Apple purchased Lala. Clearly, Apple could have developed this technology on its own; however, time is of the essence. Lala's talent provides Apple with a starting codebase and a team of engineers already knowledgeable in the field.
Steve Jobs is very aware that applications and services are moving from the PC to the cloud. It is rumored that an online version of iWork is being developed. Moving iTunes online as soon as possible will be essential to maintain its massive lead over the competition.
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An upcoming major revision of iTunes will copy each user’s catalog to the net making it available from any browser or net connected ipod/touch/tablet. The Lala upload technology will be bundled into a future iTunes upgrade which will automatically be installed for the 100+ million itunes users with a simple “An upgrade is available…” notification dialog box. After installation iTunes will push in the background their entire media library to their personal mobile iTunes area. Once loaded, users will be able to navigate and play their music, videos and playlists from their personal URL using a browser based iTunes experience.
Robertson believes this is the true reason Apple purchased Lala. Clearly, Apple could have developed this technology on its own; however, time is of the essence. Lala's talent provides Apple with a starting codebase and a team of engineers already knowledgeable in the field.
Steve Jobs is very aware that applications and services are moving from the PC to the cloud. It is rumored that an online version of iWork is being developed. Moving iTunes online as soon as possible will be essential to maintain its massive lead over the competition.
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