Google Developing Web-Based iTunes Competitor, Acquires Simplify Media for Android Me

google's major announcements @ google i/o conference continue today, company announcing has acquired simplify media assist rolling out new syncing service allows users push apps , music directly android-based mobile devices on air.

according techcrunch, google's demo of next-generation android operating system codenamed "froyo" included new section of android market devoted music, offering possible significant competitor apple's itunes.

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details sparse @ moment, here's how works. go market on web, find song like, click download button, , apps, song starts download on android devices. it's itunes, on web, auto-syncing. no word on partners this, prices be, etc.

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simplify media announced in mid-march pulling popular iphone applications , preparing move in "new direction", appears related google's acquisition of company , development of auto syncing service.

google's forthcoming desktop application based on simplify media's technology reportedly allow users make entire non-drm music library available streaming directly android-based devices single button click.

article link: google acquires simplify media, preparing android media , app auto syncing

 

gotta love competition

 

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