Samsung Music Hub
Music Hub is a new cloud-based music service launched by Samsung. It allows users to listen to music from a variety of Samsung devices.[1] According to its website, it wants to create an integrated mobile and web service for listening to music.[2]
History
On May 9, 2012, mSpot published a press release, where it stated that it had been acquired by Samsung Electronics.[3] This was followed by a subsequent press release noting the official launch of Music Hub by Samsung.[4]
On May 22, 2014, Samsung Music will be shutting down on July 1, 2014. This spells the disappearance of Samsung Music Hub.[5]
Availability
Initially, the service was launched in Germany, France, Spain, Italy, and the UK.[4]
The service is current available on the Samsung Galaxy SIII and Samsung Galaxy Note II, but reports suggest a wider launch.[6]
Competition
Reports suggest that Samsung may have created the service in order to compete with other companies such as Google and Amazon.com, Inc in the cloud-based streaming music market.[6] Some also note its similarity to other music services such as Spotify[6]
References
- ↑ Samsung expects Music Hub to reach competitors' devices, more countries , Engaget
- ↑ SAMSUNG MUSIC HUB | What you want, when you want , Samsung
- ↑ http://www.mspotcorporate.com/press/samsung-electronics-acquires-mspot
- 1 2 http://www.mspotcorporate.com/press/samsung-launches-music-hub-offering-ultimate-mobile-music-service
- ↑ "Samsung Music closing July 1". Digital Journal. May 20, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
- 1 2 3 Shane McGlaun. "Samsung will make Music Hub available to all devices". SlashGear. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
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