Xbox Music to Launch Its Own Spotify-like Service
Xbox Music to launch on October 26th with free ad-supported streaming: Spotify-like service on the wayBy Tom Warren
October 3, 2012
From The Verge
Microsoft is preparing to launch its Xbox Music service on October 26th. Multiple sources familiar with Microsoft's plans have confirmed the new service will launch at the same time as Windows 8. We're told that subscriptions, like the current Zune Music Pass offering, will be available alongside a free streaming service supported by ads — similar to Spotify. The service will be available on Windows Phone, Windows 8, and Xbox 360.
A key part of the service is Microsoft's SkyDrive integration that will allow users to store music and playlists in a cloud collection — available across multiple devices.
Read More:http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/3/3446070/xbox-music-free-streaming-october-26th
October 3, 2012
From The Verge
Microsoft is preparing to launch its Xbox Music service on October 26th. Multiple sources familiar with Microsoft's plans have confirmed the new service will launch at the same time as Windows 8. We're told that subscriptions, like the current Zune Music Pass offering, will be available alongside a free streaming service supported by ads — similar to Spotify. The service will be available on Windows Phone, Windows 8, and Xbox 360.
A key part of the service is Microsoft's SkyDrive integration that will allow users to store music and playlists in a cloud collection — available across multiple devices.
Read More:http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/3/3446070/xbox-music-free-streaming-october-26th