Sirius Plans iPhone App for Q2
Hot on the heels of news that NiceMac was dropping its StarPlayr app, Sirius XM has decided that they will pick up the slack -- and soon offer a Sirius XM application for the iPhone. Isn't it nice how things work out?
There had been rumors that a satellite radio app was in the works, but it seemed that NiceMac was going to beat the actual service to the punch. NiceMac got tired of waiting, and decided to drop their efforts. Was the little guy muscled out of the action?
Either way, Twice says that the new Sirius XM app is expected in Q2. Of course, it will stream the satellite radio service to both iPhones and iPod touch devices. Of course, there's no word on what the app might cost. However, the company is hoping this will boost profits, since car sales are currently hovering around the rim of the toilet.
Sirius XM just closed a deal with Liberty Media for $530 million. Maybe the app fees won't be so bad. After all, an estimated $280 million of that will go to killing off the company's debt. -- Rachel Cericola
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