2011-05-02

Apple US $ 4.5 million to buy iCloud domain names or cloud music

According to United States technology blog Gigaom reports, insiders revealed today, Apple has recently from Sweden has acquired a company “iCloud.com” domain name, turnover about US $ 4.5 million. Gigaom believes that if the rumors are true, Apple is likely to be “iCloud” as its upcoming cloud music service name. It is learnt that iCloud.com domain name previously owned Sweden Xcerion all IT service providers, but the company previously had its name changed to iCloud service “CloudMe”. On April 5, Xcerion from external companies to buy the “CloudMe.com” domain name.

Gigaom cited people familiar with the expression says Xcerion iCloud.com domain name have been sold to Apple. Gigaom to related database found that current iCloud.com domain name owner is still of Xcerion. Rumored for Apple has acquired iCloud.com domain name, Xcerion also did not comment.

Recently, some media reported that Apple plans to launch cloud-based music service, and is working on this authority to negotiate with the major record companies. Apple this service is intended to scramble for market and Amazon Cloud music storage Locker service. Gigaom believes that if the rumors are true of Apple takeover iCloud.com domain name, then the company may well be cloud music service named “iCloud”.

Text/Tencent technology

Tags: Apple, Cloud, domain, iCloud, million, Music, names

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