With Tidal buy-out possible is it better to wait buying any streamers with Tidal integration? I'm eyeing the new Auralc Altair .
Apple is exploring the idea of bringing on Tidal to bolster its Apple Music service
"Apple is reportedly considering an acquisition of Tidal, the Jay Z-owned music streaming service, according to The Wall Street Journal. The service launched in 2014, placing a focus on high-fidelity audio quality, but more recently has secured exclusive streaming rights on several high profile albums to better compete with much larger rivals like Spotify and Apple's own Apple Music service. Talks between the two sides are "ongoing" and a deal might not materialize, according to the report. Tidal executives flatly denied the rumor when questioned by the Journal.
Apple's interest in Tidal is tied to the service's unique relationship with some of today's top artists including Kanye West. Jay Z acquired Tidal last year, gave other performers a stake in the company in the process, and has since been trying to better position the service in a crowded market. Those steps have included the addition of ticket sales, live concert streams, and a focus on landing exclusive dibs on huge albums — even if just temporarily.
The rumor of an Apple / Tidal deal comes as tensions between Spotify (the leading subscription music service) and Apple continue to escalate. According to Recode, Spotify is claiming that Apple recently rejected an update to the company's iOS app because Spotify chose to remove the option for in-app subscriptions. Spotify blasted the move as anticompetitive, insisting that Apple is "causing grave harm" to both its business and customers. "We cannot stand by as Apple uses the App Store approval process as a weapon to harm competitors," Spotify said in a statement". Please see link below for the article:
http://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-in-talks-to-acquire-jay-zs-tidal-music-service-1467325314
If Apple acquires Tidal Streaming, I certainly hope they keep the same uncompressed format and the other features of Tidal.
Apple's interest in Tidal is tied to the service's unique relationship with some of today's top artists including Kanye West. Jay Z acquired Tidal last year, gave other performers a stake in the company in the process, and has since been trying to better position the service in a crowded market. Those steps have included the addition of ticket sales, live concert streams, and a focus on landing exclusive dibs on huge albums — even if just temporarily.
The rumor of an Apple / Tidal deal comes as tensions between Spotify (the leading subscription music service) and Apple continue to escalate. According to Recode, Spotify is claiming that Apple recently rejected an update to the company's iOS app because Spotify chose to remove the option for in-app subscriptions. Spotify blasted the move as anticompetitive, insisting that Apple is "causing grave harm" to both its business and customers. "We cannot stand by as Apple uses the App Store approval process as a weapon to harm competitors," Spotify said in a statement". Please see link below for the article:
http://www.wsj.com/articles/apple-in-talks-to-acquire-jay-zs-tidal-music-service-1467325314
If Apple acquires Tidal Streaming, I certainly hope they keep the same uncompressed format and the other features of Tidal.
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I doubt that IF Apple acquires Tidal, that they would make major changes that would impact Tidal’s integration with the various music streamers (Aural, Aurender, etc). The above news is just news and we do not know if, or even when, this buyout might happen. If you are interested in the Aural Altair, I suggest you make your purchase and enjoy the new unit. Tidal Streaming is terrific and is highly recommended. |
Please see article below named "Why Doesn't Apple Inc. Buy Pandora Instead of Tidal?" http://www.fool.com/investing/2016/07/11/why-doesnt-apple-inc-buy-pandora-instead-of-tidal.aspx And "Why would Apple want to buy Tidal?" https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/jul/01/apple-buying-tidal-jay-z-beyonce-music-streaming |