Digital Music News // Apple Approves Rhapsody iPhone App
[Via - Digital Music News]
“Funny how Rhapsody plays second fiddle to Spotify, at least within the industry. But stateside, consumers have little familiarity with Spotify, and Rhapsody has been offering a similar concept for years – albeit in a mostly paid version. That has attracted a niche audience, though a recently-approved iPhone app could change that profile. The Apple approval first surfaced on Wednesday, and the app is now available for download.
The app is available for a $15 monthly charge, similar to the Spotify approach. The Rhapsody To Go account also includes PC-based access, a nice step towards the cloud. But the first version does not cache tracks for disconnected playback, making the proposition dicey while using AT&T. Rhapsody Radio, personalized playlists, new releases, and other charts are also part of the application, and Rhapsody is the first on-demand music store to hit the iPhone in the US.” (Continue Reading)
