Apple’s Lala Service: Web-based iTunes coming in June?

by Alan Ng May 3, 2010, 10:24 1 Comment

It has been reported that Apple has closed down their cloud-based music service Lala, despite only acquiring it in December last year. Apple are still allowing member access to music collections online until May 31st, to which the service will then be taken offline completely.

As Wired reports, no specific reason has been given for the closure of the service, although speculation is mounting that Apple are planning to launch a cloud-based web version of their popular iTunes service.

While this would be a welcome move for music lovers not familiar with Lala, it now means that existing customers would have to transfer their music over to iTunes. However, Apple are offering 1 free iTunes download for every 10 songs that you purchased on Lala – so it isn’t all bad.

What are your thoughts on the impending closure of Lala. Are you angry over the news, or are you more excited about a web version of iTunes?

Written by Alan Ng

Alan has been working for Product-Reviews since 2009 and became the Editor-in-chief in 2014. He has a passion for technology, the latest mobile phones and gadgets, and the gaming industry. Alan is a graduate of Canterbury Christ Church University and completed a B.A in Commercial Music in 2008. While expressing a keen interest in all areas that PR cover, you'll usually find Alan in the gaming section, where he'll be keeping enthusiasts up to date on all the latest news and reviews for consoles and PC.

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