Google Possibly Investing in Songza

[Haalcyon]

Songza is worth a lot less than Beats, just sayin'.

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Before this thread I'd never heard of Songza. Beats? Who hasn't heard of them?

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[A895]

Before this thread I'd never heard of Songza. Beats? Who hasn't heard of them?

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Songza I heard of last year because BlackBerry touted them as one of their big name apps they released BB10 with.

But I agree, Beats is a household name, so them getting snatched up by another household name is a no brainer.

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[TOTtomdora]

As much as I dislike both apple and beats for similar reasons, it was a pretty smart move on their parts.

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[Almeuit]

Songza I heard of last year because BlackBerry touted them as one of their big name apps they released BB10 with.

But I agree, Beats is a household name, so them getting snatched up by another household name is a no brainer.

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I never heard for songza either... But it makes sense now that I never heard of it... BB was talking about it lol .

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[pappy53]

Everybody copies everybody.

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That is how Google got Android on the map, by copying Apple, and rolled on from there.

 

[pappy53]

Because Apple is the one suing everyone and their dog for copying, and their users constantly defend them about it.

That is because Apple has patents to protect.

Google never complained about Apple stealing their ideas. Google is not suing everyone for stealing their ideas. Apple is the aggressor, which is why Apple is the one criticized.

Google is open-source, so it is easy to copy them. Not as easy to copy Apple, as they have patents.

 

[LightaDroid]

As much as I dislike both apple and beats for similar reasons, it was a pretty smart move on their parts.

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Agreed!
Its a good move on Apple.

 

[STARGATE]

Because Apple is the one suing everyone and their dog for copying, and their users constantly defend them about it.

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Google never complained about Apple stealing their ideas. Google is not suing everyone for stealing their ideas. Apple is the aggressor, which is why Apple is the one criticized.

Totally agree!

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[STARGATE]

That is how Google got Android on the map, by copying Apple, and rolled on from there.

That is because Apple has patents to protect.

Google is open-source, so it is easy to copy them. Not as easy to copy Apple, as they have patents.

Totally disagree!
LOL!

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[icyrock1]

Or Beats was obscenely overpriced, more like (and Apple took the bait).
"Worth" is very relative. A matter of perspective.
Remember the internet bubble, the derivatives hype, the tulip craze? To name but a few.

Beats made a billion dollars last year in headphone sales. It'll pay for itself given time. IMO they bought it for the mindshare it has (there the it thing right now).

Also, beats isn't a 'tech' tech company. They sell accessories (that are over priced, but still).

 

[A895]

Beats made a billion dollars last year in headphone sales. It'll pay for itself given time. IMO they bought it for the mindshare it has (there the it thing right now).

Also, beats isn't a 'tech' tech company. They sell accessories (that are over priced, but still).

They do have a streaming service so that is techish.

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[pappy53]

Totally disagree!
LOL!

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You know I am right.


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[Haalcyon]

That is because Apple has patents to protect.




Google is open-source, so it is easy to copy them. Not as easy to copy Apple, as they have patents.

Very true and accurate. Many folks have a challenging time either understanding this or accepting it.

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[JeffDenver]

That is because Apple has patents to protect.

And therefore it is ok, no matter how absurd the patents are. If Apple can get away with it, we should not criticize Apple for doing it? LOL

Google is open-source, so it is easy to copy them. Not as easy to copy Apple, as they have patents.

We are not discussing what is easy. Apple deserves criticism because they are hypocrites. They do the same things they complain about others doing to them.

The fact that you can do something does not necessarily mean you should do it.

 

[pappy53]

Google copying Apple for a change

And therefore it is ok, no matter how absurd the patents are. If Apple can get away with it, we should not criticize Apple for doing it? LOL


We are not discussing what is easy. Apple deserves criticism because they are hypocrites. They do the same things they complain about others doing to them.

The fact that you can do something does not necessarily mean you should do it.

Apple isn't copying patented items. Samesung did.
And Apple isn't doing the same thing.


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[JeffDenver]

Apple isn't copying patented items.

So it is only evil if they copy ideas that are patented. Otherwise, copying is ok. Got it.

Apparently that argument has evolved in the last few years.



What patents did Android violate? Was Steve Jobs wrong?

 

[Haalcyon]

Aaah...I see after all these months you two are still at it. Good times indeed.

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[Haalcyon]

I don't like when giants buy smaller companies. It can create monopolies and gives us less options.

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But its Beats...I know some people out there...somewhere...in some universe...care, but I can confidently assure you that I am not, and never have been, one of them.

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[pappy53]

So it is only evil if they copy ideas that are patented. Otherwise, copying is ok. Got it.

Apparently that argument has evolved in the last few years.

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What patents did Android violate? Was Steve Jobs wrong?

Google originally copied Apple, and then Samesung BLATANTLY copied Apple (right down to their connector), therefore infringing on Apple's patents. Galaxy phones would have probably gone nowhere without the flat-out copying.
And yes, Apple has copied some, but to my knowledge has not stolen anyone's patents.

 

[pappy53]

So it is only evil if they copy ideas that are patented. Otherwise, copying is ok. Got it.

Apparently that argument has evolved in the last few years.

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What patents did Android violate? Was Steve Jobs wrong?

Google originally copied Apple, and then Samesung BLATANTLY copied Apple (right down to their connector), therefore infringing on Apple's patents. Galaxy phones would have probably gone nowhere without the flat-out copying.
And yes, Apple has copied some, but to my knowledge has not stolen anyone's patents.

What patents did Android violate?

Google it. It will be easy to find. So far, it has cost Samesung hundreds of millions of $$ in fines.