Although there has not been any formal announcement, it is rumoured Google is launching into the music business. Since there are so many independent "leaks" about this, it is highly likely that there will be some sort of foray by Google into music. However the tech blogs don't agree as to what Google will be doing. Two separate reports from TechCrunch and The Street said that Google will launch a service called Google Audio, and a smartphone that will not be sold through traditional wireless carriers. TechCrunch said Google has "spent the last several weeks securing content for the launch of the service from the major music labels." Google Audio would be available for U.S. users, but it is unclear whether it will be a download or streaming service.
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On the other hand CNET says Google will soon launch a music initiative, which the company is calling One Box, which will offer song previews, artist bios, graphics, and video. They say that that the search engine will not be selling downloads or offering subscriptions. One Box, which is expected to be announced sometime next week, will offer people a means to buy music by featuring links to music sites LaLa and iLike, according to the sources. All four of the top record companies are on board. According to CNET, the initiative is coming out of Google Search and is designed to organize everything a music fan may need when searching online for a favorite artist, the sources said.
It will be interesting to see what finally emerges.
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