Google Music’s launch in the US has prompted much thought on whether we’re about to see a genuine shift away from an iTunes dominated download market. As Google’s Android phones proliferate, with 200 million handsets now out in the wild, the chance for Mountain View to wrest control of the music industry from its deadly Cupertino rival is obvious.
It’s clear that some of Google Music’s ideas are laudable. Its artists hub will be vital for helping nascent talent promote itself and sell its own content through a viable and safe platform. However, the sad fact is that this aspect cannot cover up some serious issues with Google Music.
