Beats Electronics acquires MOG music service

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Corporate News, Music, Portable Audio / Video

The rumors have been swirling for months, and now it's official--Beats Electronics has acquired MOG. Beats Electronics is the force behind the Beats by Dr. Dre headphone line and the Beats Audio profile, while MOG is a fledgling streaming music service that, while popular, has been in an uphill battle against services like Spotify, Rdio, and Rhapsody. The purchase means that Beats Electronics now has an end-to-end solution, controling both the hardware for listening to music, and the service to consume it as well.

Click to continue reading Beats Electronics acquires MOG music service

Read More | USA Today

• Tools:
• Permalink
• Share on Twitter
• Share on Facebook
• Comments (0)
• Email this story

HTC strikes exclusive deal with Beats Audio, coming to HTC phones

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Cell Phones, Corporate News, Handhelds, Music

HTC has announced a strategic investment and partnership with Beats Electronics, with the goal of bringing high-quality sound to HTC phones.

HTC did not disclose the amount of the investment, which AllThingsD pegged at $300 million. HTC had previously announced an "major news announcement" for Friday, scheduled for 8:30 AM in Los Angeles.

In a separate statement, however, HTC said that a "line of HTC devices integrated with Beats sound innovations would be launched this fall". Beats Electronics is most known for its "Beats by Dr. Dre" brand, with a partnership with the iconic rapper and producer.

Click to continue reading HTC strikes exclusive deal with Beats Audio, coming to HTC phones

• Tools:
• Permalink
• Share on Twitter
• Share on Facebook
• Comments (0)
• Email this story