The rumors of Beats Music shutting down have been put to rest, as Apple plans to merge it with iTunes. When Apple acquired the Los Angeles-based Beats for $3 billion, it was believed that the company could use Beats Music as much as the high-end Beats by Dr. Dre headphones. But, now the company’s real intention is comingto light. According to an insider who is close to the company’s plans, Apple will be shutting down the separate Beats Music app and will be merging the digital subscription ser
When they launched Beats Electronics some six years ago in 2008, I somehow doubt that Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine had any idea Apple might one day seek to purchase their little headphone venture to the tune of $3.2 billion. Yet, it appears that is exactly what is about to go down. I hope the two of them are kicking back with a bottle of Cristal right now, toasting to their success. But it’s really Apple that should be celebrating, because if this deal goes through, the United States’ most p