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So Pandora is dead as well? Just because it doesn't fit your use case doesn't mean anything. What you are confusing is iRadio will most likely have a free version. This would entice lots of people to purchase songs since with iRadio you can't play specific songs.

You just don't get it do you. Never mind I give up trying to explain. I think iRadio will be a dead duck just like Ping and iTunes Genius. Let's see who's right in 12 months shall we.

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Since you live in UK, you are aware that mobile phone operators (except maybe Three) offer limited mobile data? 1GB or 2GB per month mostly! So you would rather use that data allowance streaming music on the first 10 days? I do purchase only music I like and i know it's mine, stored in my device so I can listen to it whenever and wherever I wont without having to worrey about mobile coverage or data usage! I think that is the reason people like to buy their own music.

I'm also aware that you can download tracks/albums from Spotify so you don't have to stream them on your mobile using up your data allowance.

Maybe do a little research next time.
 
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