Apple and Google Partnership?

WildCowboy · Aug 12, 2005, 06:50 PM

Didn't see this posted in the forums...speculation as to Apple's jump in stock price today partly due to rumors of a deal between Apple and Google to offer the iTunes Music Store through Google's site. Not sure what that means, but when two of the most innovative companies out there are talking, good things can certainly happen!

Linky

Mitthrawnuruodo · Aug 12, 2005, 07:09 PM

That could be a way to improve the search possibilities in iTMS (which bites right now).

Wonder a bit what they'll do with the different stores in different countries, but Apple and Google should be able to come up with some smooth solutions...

.Andy · Aug 12, 2005, 07:20 PM

That would be quite the good. I can imagine when doing a country specific search for a song to have the google adverts providing a linking to that song that is available for purchase. Just like a massive Apple Affiliate

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I'm actually suprised we haven't seen a little more allegience between Google and Apple. They seem to be a match made in heaven...

zwida · Aug 12, 2005, 07:24 PM

Seems like a pretty good way to counter Yahoo's stated music plan. Frankly, I'll be amazed if this is actually announced, but I think it's an awesome idea (and great for the stock price!).

iMeowbot · Aug 12, 2005, 08:07 PM

Other versions of this rumor have Google setting up their own audio service, either a music store of their own or their own take on podcasting.

This may mean nothing, but Apple are still mentioning an advertising discount deal with Google here, but if you click the linky the Google side of it has vanished. It was a one-shot deal, so the promo may have simply run its course.

nagromme · Aug 12, 2005, 08:39 PM

It could simply mean that iTMS songs/album links will be put into Google's ad rotation, paid for not by Apple as an advertiser, but by Google taking a cut. An extension of the existing iTMS affiliate program. Possibly with a music-centric page added to Google--but really, Apple doesn't need any help with searching their catalog, iTunes does that very well.

Bonte · Aug 15, 2005, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iMeowbot

This may mean nothing, but Apple are still mentioning an advertising discount deal with Google here, but if you click the linky the Google side of it has vanished. It was a one-shot deal, so the promo may have simply run its course.

I don't get the promo? It states

Quote:

Google AdWords
iTunes and Google have teamed up to create a special offer exclusively for iTunes signed labels. Purchase keyword advertising from Google and get a one-time promotional discount when you link to your music on iTunes.

Do labels have to pay for a link to there music on iTunes??

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inkswamp · Aug 15, 2005, 10:54 PM

Now, couple this rumor with another rumor that Google is gearing up to offer wifi broadband free across major cities and you got some interesting possibilities.

http://slashdot.org/articles/05/08/1...id=217&tid=215

I doubt I need to spell out what it could mean if both of these rumors are true.

Analog Kid · Aug 12, 2005, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by .Andy

I'm actually suprised we haven't seen a little more allegience between Google and Apple. They seem to be a match made in heaven...

How so? I actually don't see much reason for them to do business with each other beyond advertising and brand hype...

.Andy · Aug 12, 2005, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Analog Kid

How so? I actually don't see much reason for them to do business with each other beyond advertising and brand hype...

I mean to the extent that they both provide innovative user friendly services/products. A match made in heaven for users (me!) as apposed to a business sense for shareholders (not me!)....

sockit2me · Aug 13, 2005, 01:48 AM

Has anyone thought about where this could go... especially considering this new Google Video idea?

Hmmmmm....

How bout that for a coup? Think about it.

Starts maikng sense with that remote patent, huh?

madmaxmedia · Aug 15, 2005, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sockit2me

Has anyone thought about where this could go... especially considering this new Google Video idea?

Hmmmmm....

How bout that for a coup? Think about it.

Starts maikng sense with that remote patent, huh?

I like the Google Video idea...After (if and when) the Ipod Video is released, Google Video could have a button to add the video to your iPod Video...

d.perel · Aug 13, 2005, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitthrawnuruodo

That could be a way to improve the search possibilities in iTMS (which bites right now).

If this were true, I would search for ITMS songs through google all the time, especially when trying to find audiobooks.

Jerry Spoon · Aug 13, 2005, 04:50 PM

How I wish I still owned my Apple stock.

BruinJohn · Aug 13, 2005, 05:18 PM

Man, I'm am so glad I still have Apple stock. I hope it splits again in a year. I'd be able to buy a dual 2.7 by then, or whatever is the top of the line. Oh, and I use iTunes as a verb. "I'm going to iTunes a song real quick." iTunes: finding, buying, playing, watching a song.

Yvan256 · Aug 13, 2005, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruinJohn

"I'm going to iTunes a song real quick." iTunes: finding, buying, playing, watching a song.

Unless you got an oscilloscope plug-in, you can't watch your songs.

runninmac · Aug 14, 2005, 12:14 AM

I would like it if you could type in lyrics and google would find the song and give it to you though iTunes

HD Max · Sep 4, 2005, 08:48 PM

Last vision I had (and trust me these alcohol-induced things never lie!) Google disappeared as we know it today, and became an Apple-owned company. It was all a bit like MSN under Microsoft, cept this was Jesus under God, not Me under Satan :P

jlewis2k1 · Sep 4, 2005, 10:46 PM

ok ok ok Im in my lazy mode exactly what is this talk about Apple and Google?

bigandy · Sep 5, 2005, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Max

Last vision I had (and trust me these alcohol-induced things never lie!) Google disappeared as we know it today, and became an Apple-owned company. It was all a bit like MSN under Microsoft, cept this was Jesus under God, not Me under Satan :P

but but but, MSN's always been part of microsoft! whaddya think the "m" stands for? or do you mean google becoming Apple's MSN? maybe that's why google's been developing all this stuff, like maps, news, and so on, in preparation for being Apple's kick-ass portal!

i think we may be on to something...

..then again, maybe not.

Raiden · Aug 12, 2005, 08:50 PM

I like it.

Google and Apple share similar business philosophies.

Johnner1999 · Aug 12, 2005, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raiden

I like it.

Google and Apple share similar business philosophies.

plus they both loathe microsoft

ClimbingTheLog · Aug 12, 2005, 09:20 PM

To be consistent with their treatment of ThinkSecret Apple will need to be filing suit monday morning against the analyst spilling these particular beans.

BWhaler · Aug 12, 2005, 09:59 PM

Brilliant move by both companies. Simply brilliant.

autrefois · Aug 12, 2005, 11:05 PM

Gee, Steve, what are we going to do tonight?

The same thing we do every night. Try and take over the world!

Teaming up with a company that has become a verb can only benefit iTunes, in my opinion. Assuming these rumors are true.

I agree that Apple is already doing just fine without Google, but since so many people use Google, a Google tie-in would just bring in even more people. And unlike most big name companies, as far as I know Google doesn't have any of the negative PR baggage that usually comes with big-name corporations.

Aug 12, 2005, 06:50 PM	#1
WildCowboy macrumors god Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: nowhere near the infinite loop anymore	iTMS Through Google? Didn't see this posted in the forums...speculation as to Apple's jump in stock price today partly due to rumors of a deal between Apple and Google to offer the iTunes Music Store through Google's site. Not sure what that means, but when two of the most innovative companies out there are talking, good things can certainly happen! Linky __________________ 15" 2.4 GHz MacBook Pro -- 15" 1.67 GHz PowerBook -- 14" 1.2 GHz iBook

Aug 12, 2005, 07:09 PM	#2
Mitthrawnuruodo Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bergen, Norway	That could be a way to improve the search possibilities in iTMS (which bites right now). Wonder a bit what they'll do with the different stores in different countries, but Apple and Google should be able to come up with some smooth solutions... __________________ Those who fail to learn history are doomed to repeat it; those who fail to learn history correctly... why, they are simply doomed.

Aug 12, 2005, 07:20 PM	#3
.Andy macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Mergui Archipelago	That would be quite the good. I can imagine when doing a country specific search for a song to have the google adverts providing a linking to that song that is available for purchase. Just like a massive Apple Affiliate . I'm actually suprised we haven't seen a little more allegience between Google and Apple. They seem to be a match made in heaven... __________________ Each man's death diminishes me, for I am involved in mankind. Therefore, send not to know for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee.

Aug 12, 2005, 07:24 PM	#4
zwida macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: NYC	Seems like a pretty good way to counter Yahoo's stated music plan. Frankly, I'll be amazed if this is actually announced, but I think it's an awesome idea (and great for the stock price!). __________________ I'd prefer not to.

Aug 12, 2005, 08:39 PM	#6
nagromme macrumors 601 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Blinking blue dot	It could simply mean that iTMS songs/album links will be put into Google's ad rotation, paid for not by Apple as an advertiser, but by Google taking a cut. An extension of the existing iTMS affiliate program. Possibly with a music-centric page added to Google--but really, Apple doesn't need any help with searching their catalog, iTunes does that very well. __________________ nagromme Would you like a treatment?

Aug 12, 2005, 08:07 PM	#5
iMeowbot macrumors 601 Join Date: Aug 2003	Other versions of this rumor have Google setting up their own audio service, either a music store of their own or their own take on podcasting. This may mean nothing, but Apple are still mentioning an advertising discount deal with Google here, but if you click the linky the Google side of it has vanished. It was a one-shot deal, so the promo may have simply run its course.

Aug 15, 2005, 10:54 PM	#8
inkswamp macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2003	Now, couple this rumor with another rumor that Google is gearing up to offer wifi broadband free across major cities and you got some interesting possibilities. http://slashdot.org/articles/05/08/1...id=217&tid=215 I doubt I need to spell out what it could mean if both of these rumors are true.

Aug 13, 2005, 01:48 AM	#11
sockit2me macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2004	Has anyone thought about where this could go... especially considering this new Google Video idea? Hmmmmm.... How bout that for a coup? Think about it. Starts maikng sense with that remote patent, huh?

Aug 13, 2005, 04:50 PM	#14
Jerry Spoon macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Historic St. Charles	How I wish I still owned my Apple stock. __________________ "These days, new digital music download services are becoming more common than spare AOL CDs."

Aug 13, 2005, 05:18 PM	#15
BruinJohn macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA	Go Apple, Go! Man, I'm am so glad I still have Apple stock. I hope it splits again in a year. I'd be able to buy a dual 2.7 by then, or whatever is the top of the line. Oh, and I use iTunes as a verb. "I'm going to iTunes a song real quick." iTunes: finding, buying, playing, watching a song. __________________ Tennis anyone?

Aug 14, 2005, 12:14 AM	#17
runninmac macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rockford MI	I would like it if you could type in lyrics and google would find the song and give it to you though iTunes __________________ 2.0 Ghz CoreDuo. 2 GB Ram. 80 Gig HDD. Black MacBook

Sep 4, 2005, 08:48 PM	#18
HD Max Guest Join Date: Aug 2005	Last vision I had (and trust me these alcohol-induced things never lie!) Google disappeared as we know it today, and became an Apple-owned company. It was all a bit like MSN under Microsoft, cept this was Jesus under God, not Me under Satan :P

Sep 4, 2005, 10:46 PM	#19
jlewis2k1 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in your closet	ok ok ok Im in my lazy mode exactly what is this talk about Apple and Google? __________________ • Jeff L. • MacBook White CD2 2.1 GHz; 13" Wide; 4GB RAM; 320GB; 160GB Ext.; 10.6.1 • iPod Touch 2G (3.1.1) • Current iTunes Status (updates every minute)

Aug 12, 2005, 08:50 PM	#21
Raiden macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2002	I like it. Google and Apple share similar business philosophies.

Aug 12, 2005, 09:20 PM	#23
ClimbingTheLog macrumors 6502a Join Date: May 2003	Lawsuit in 3...2...1... To be consistent with their treatment of ThinkSecret Apple will need to be filing suit monday morning against the analyst spilling these particular beans.

Aug 12, 2005, 09:59 PM	#24
BWhaler macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2003	Brilliant move by both companies. Simply brilliant. __________________ "Faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death." -- Hunter Thompson

Aug 12, 2005, 11:05 PM	#25
autrefois macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere in the USA	Gee, Steve, what are we going to do tonight? The same thing we do every night. Try and take over the world! Teaming up with a company that has become a verb can only benefit iTunes, in my opinion. Assuming these rumors are true. I agree that Apple is already doing just fine without Google, but since so many people use Google, a Google tie-in would just bring in even more people. And unlike most big name companies, as far as I know Google doesn't have any of the negative PR baggage that usually comes with big-name corporations.

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