Sony expanding Music Unlimited service to iPhone, Android

Sony Corporation said it plans to extend its new Music Unlimited digital service to iPhone and Android devices, ending speculation the company might restrict the cloud-based solution to its own products. When you provide these services, you've got to provide customers the ability to access the content wherever they are," said Sony Network Entertainment Tim Schaaff during an appearance at the MIDEM music industry event in Cannes. "We don't see that supporting devices from other manufacturers is a problem to the business model... It's very natural for us to support Android and iOS over time." Schaaf did not specify when Music Unlimited will make the leap to smartphones, however.

Sony introduced Music Unlimited in December, touting millions of songs from Sony Music Entertainment as well as Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and EMI Music. The streaming service--now available in the U.K., Ireland, France, Germany, Italy and Spain--enables consumers to access music via connected Sony devices including the PlayStation 3 and Bravia televisions.

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