Apple’s buying expeditions, Lala shutting down May 31st

• Tetrachloride

  

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  Posted: 30 April 2010 10:54 AM

  Not in any order:

  1. Lala
  2. Quattro
  3. Siri
  4. Intrisity
  5. PA Semi
  6. Apple’s own new expedition in North Carolina

  Any others ?

  A billion here, a billion there and soon its a whole new Apple.

       

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  Posted: 30 April 2010 11:38 AM #1

  I wonder if Steve will ‘preview’ iTunes streaming at D8 .... held June 1-3.

       

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  Posted: 30 April 2010 11:46 AM #2

  Steve usually reveals some “secrets” at this event. Video streaming is an expected use of those server farms in Carolina.

       

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  Posted: 30 April 2010 02:14 PM #3

  Buying Lala could possibly have been a ploy to leverage a better deal from the music industry. 

  
  Time will tell.

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  Posted: 30 April 2010 07:33 PM #4

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  Posted: 30 April 2010 07:55 PM #5

  If so, that could turn into a monopolistic issue with the FTC getting involved.

  MacCube - 30 April 2010 05:14 PM

  Buying Lala could possibly have been a ploy to leverage a better deal from the music industry. 

  
  Time will tell.

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  Posted: 30 April 2010 10:29 PM #6

  Play Ultimate - 30 April 2010 10:55 PM

  If so, that could turn into a monopolistic issue with the FTC getting involved.

  MacCube - 30 April 2010 05:14 PM

  Buying Lala could possibly have been a ploy to leverage a better deal from the music industry. 

  
  Time will tell.

  :apple:

  It was just a passing thought, trying to place a little reasoning to this unusual move by Apple. I know that Steve is great at negotiating a deal when there is something he really wants/needs, such as a freer hand in offering media through iTunes.          Work with me or compete against me.

  By the way, good to see you posting again. You were missed.

   

  
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  Posted: 30 April 2010 10:55 PM #7

  Thanks.

  MacCube - 01 May 2010 01:29 AM

  Play Ultimate - 30 April 2010 10:55 PM

  If so, that could turn into a monopolistic issue with the FTC getting involved.

  MacCube - 30 April 2010 05:14 PM

  Buying Lala could possibly have been a ploy to leverage a better deal from the music industry. 

  
  Time will tell.

  :apple:

  It was just a passing thought, trying to place a little reasoning to this unusual move by Apple. I know that Steve is great at negotiating a deal when there is something he really wants/needs, such as a freer hand in offering media through iTunes.          Work with me or compete against me.

  By the way, good to see you posting again. You were missed.

   

  
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