Originally published November 29 2005
Samsung to launch service similar to Apple’s iTunes
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
The president of Samsung's digital media business has confirmed that the company is developing a music service. Samsung is more successful than Apple in markets where the iTunes Music Store is not available.
Samsung Electronics is working on a competitor to Apple's iTunes Music Store, the company said Monday.
Development is already under way and Samsung is working with partners on the service, said Kwon Hyosun, a spokesperson.
She was confirming comments made Friday by Choi Geesung, president of Samsung's digital media business, in a briefing with domestic reporters.
While its memory chips can be found in a large number of music players, including Apple's latest video iPod, the company's own music players haven't achieved a high level of success with consumers--at least not in markets where Apple offers the iTunes Music Store.
Samsung's players are beating those from Apple in markets where the iTunes Music Store isn't available, according to Kwon.
This led the company to conclude that a music store could be one of the missing pieces to leadership in the 21 major markets where Apple's download service is available.
Apple has long said that one of the secrets of its success has been not only its iPods, but the combination of its iPods, iTunes software, and online music stores.
Download Options Downloads aren't impossible now for people with Samsung players.
Many of the players support Windows Media, the format used by most online music stores, including those operated by Yahoo and Napster.
However, it's up to users to find a store and sign-up for the service.
By starting its own service, Samsung should make the process easier for its customers.
Sony operates the Connect music store and Reigncom, which produces players under the IRiver brand name, operates the Funcake store in South Korea.
Many other companies have tie-ups with existing online music vendors.
For example, Creative Technology and Reigncom work with Singapore-based Soundbuzz in the Asia Pacific region.
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