New Gadget 2011

A report from Reuters claims that Research In Motion is considering a possible BlackBerry-branded music service. According to �sources with knowledge� about the supposed plan, RIM is in negotiations with four largest record companies�namely Universal Music Group, Sony Music, Warner Music Group, and EMI Group�to create a music service that would �run on top of BlackBerry Messenger.� How that would work is anyone�s guess right now, but it sounds like a move to compete with the mobile media platform of Apple and Android. A spokesperson for RIM declines to comment.
Analysts say that while a music service would unlikely attract new users to BlackBerry, but it might keep existing BB customers interested. Reuters claims the service is expected to be unveiled by September 5.
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