Google Music To Take On iTunes

Google have let it slip that they are about to take on the Apple’s iTunes store with the launch of their very own music store for their Android mobile operating system.  Named Goolge Music, it will see users being able to download media directly from their phones, similar to the Wi-Fi iTunes launched in 2007.

News was uncovered by TechCrunch, who have found a new logo on the company’s website, which suggested that users will be able to purchase music and buy apps directly from their phones as well as through a desktop application.

Google gave those in the know a brief preview at its I/O event, after announcing that they have acquired Simply Media, which will be used for the desktop app, allowing users to stream local music to their Android devices.

So this will mean Google Music will most likely be a two-tiered operation. On one end  you will be able to search for songs, purchase them, and send them from the cloud directly to your android device. The other sees a desktop client that syncs your music to the cloud for streaming on your phone wherever you go.

So Google are looking to take on iTunes, but is it too late? With iTunes so well established, would this new music marketplace tempt you away from Apple and their ever expanding empire?  Have your say below…