Apple has been unwilling to make mobile applications beyond the iOS platform because competitors do not want to enrich the ecosystem. But this time, thanks to the acquisition of Beats Electronics, Apple indirectly been providing mobile applications for Android and Windows Phone devices.
Apple will acquire Beats the price of 3 billion U.S. dollars are expected to be completed by the end of 2014. Maintain Apple’s subscription streaming music apps Beats Music remains available on Android and Windows Phone.
” Now there is in Android, and we want to keep it that way, ” said Senior Vice President of Internet Software and Services Apple, Eddy Cue, in the event Code Conference, Wednesday ( 28/05/2014 ).
Maintained Beats Music apps on Android and Windows Phone reportedly is part of the acquisition agreement. Two founders of Beats, Jimmy Iovine and Dr.. Dre, wants the application remains on the platform of Google and Microsoft ‘s.
On the other hand, it will increase the revenue for Apple to make a profit from the platform competitors.
Earlier, in March 2014, Apple has acquired app maker Burstly finally available in the Android and Windows Phone platforms.