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Acquired Episode 38: SoundJam (iTunes)

2017/5/31
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The episode introduces Apple's acquisition of SoundJam and its transformation into iTunes, highlighting the digital music revolution and Apple's strategic move.

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Ben & David revisit the birth of the digital music revolution and Steve Jobs' "digital hub" strategy, with Apple's 2000 acquisition of the Mac music player SoundJam MP, which would go on to become iTunes. We relive the 90's with brushed metal interfaces, music visualizers and of course, software sold in (physical) boxes.

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