Apple is said to be in acquisition talks with online music-streaming service Lala. This rumor comes from Bloomberg, which reported it on Friday, citing none other than the ever-gabby "people familiar with the matter." The music-delivery method used by the Lala service is radically different from that employed by Apple in its …

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Saturday 5th December 2009 05:01 GMT Anonymous Coward

Just bought them

Just came across the wires that Apple just bought LaLa...

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1. Saturday 5th December 2009 17:23 GMT Tim Weigel
  
  Yep, confirmed
  
  The New York Times confirms that Apple has bought Lala.
  
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Saturday 5th December 2009 17:23 GMT Corrine

What!?

I'll need a new music store soon I suppose, since I'll be getting a please install itunes page instead of a functioning website.

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Sunday 6th December 2009 00:00 GMT RichyS

Hadn't heard of Lala

But I quite like the sound of it. The problem I have with the traditional music rental sites is that I just don't have the time to explore new music and make proper use of the not inconsiderable sum they demand each month. This approach sounds much better for those of us who are no longer students, and have to spend time doing other things!

Now, if Apple can work our the same model for television programmes and films too, then I'll be very happy.

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Sunday 6th December 2009 18:32 GMT Rob McDougall

why...

...won't they just acquire Spotify already?! I prefer that model. £9.99 a month, virtually unlimited downloads....

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Sunday 6th December 2009 18:32 GMT Anonymous Coward

hmph

So now you can *buy* songs and Apple will *look after* them for you and you will have *unlimted access* (conditions may - apply see T&Cs) via your iCuflinksContract .................

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Monday 7th December 2009 11:54 GMT Jonathan White

Oh, someone has to say it...

Have they acquired Tinky Winky, Po and Dipsy as well?

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