Google is joining Apple and Amazon in offering a music scan and match cloud locker service, but with one important difference – Google’s is free. Read More

Apple announced details, features and availability of the iPhone 4S, the iCloud, the voice-activated digital assistant Siri today, and the new iOS 5 mobile operating system, about five minutes before rumors about the iPhone 5 started to circulate. The new addition to the iPhone family goes on sale Oct. 12. . Read More

It’s amazing how quickly Apple rumors can spread. Witness the current discussion regarding Apple’s upcoming iTunes Match service and whether or not it streams from the cloud, which started blazing through the blogosphere early this morning.

Apple has released the beta version of iTunes Match to developers, that much is definitely true.  Also confirmed is that is costs $24.99 for a 12-month subscription, with early adopter developers getting a bonus of three months free. The service will scan all of the [...].