Rumors surrounding Google’s (GOOG) inevitable entry into the subscription-based streaming music space continue to swirl. Following a report claiming that Google hopes to launch the new music services this year, Billboard claims that the company has inked a deal with major music label Warner Music Group. The terms of the supposed detail remain a mystery, however the report mirrors earlier rumors that Google will offer two separate music streaming services — one tied to YouTube and one tied to Google Play. Billboard also states that the services will launch this coming summer.
Google reportedly inks deal with Warner for streaming music service
Published Mar 6th, 2013 8:40PM EST
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