“ Even as the music industry cooperates with Apple’s efforts, what has some insiders upset is that Apple rejected the labels’ plan. By seizing credit, Apple is being “disingenuous,” said the source… But Apple’s refusal to participate in the labels’ plan didn’t mean they gave up. The largest recording companies have continued to develop software that will help them release their own version of a new interactive album. Apple will have Cocktail, but Amazon and all the other competing services will get access to the labels’ version, which will offer more content than Apple’s, said the music industry source.”
Guess which one people will actually use. Also: record execs complaining about a “walled garden approach?” That’s hilarious. (Via CNET News)
Source: CNET