No More Free Downloads?
Rumors have it that Apple is aggressively scheduling a phase-out of music downloads from the iTunes Store, and has supposedly been in planning for the past two years. Although, the company denies such an idea. It is also expected that the phase-out would take two years to complete. Plummeting download sales may be creating pressure to make such a plan reality.
Apple has denied that this plan even exists. However, sources within the company have insisted that the plan not only exists but is active and on schedule. Sources have insisted on remaining confidential, and have purposely avoided using corporate email accounts and phone numbers out of fear of corporate monitoring.
According to inside sources, the timetable is to completely phase-out iTunes music downloads by 2019, shortly after the start of the New Year. This gives the company two more holiday seasons to collect revenue from music downloads. It would also minimize disruptions among buyers, as the beginning of the new year is a slow period of sales.
Transition to Apple Music
The phase-out strategy will include a transition towards Apple Music, the company’s streaming platform.
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Source: oneedm.com
