Apple Plans to Buy Beats For $3.2 Billion. Beats Audio
By: Emanuel Cruz
May 9, 2014
What is up guys, it's me Emanuel Cruz here with news on Apple. In fact, I really never thought Apple would ever do something like this however, no one ever knows what Apple might do next. So let's get straight into it.
According to the reports from Bloomberg and Financial Times, Apple plans to buy Beats Electronics for $3.2 billion. Dr. Dre and Jimmy Lovine, are the masterminds behind the company. With many successful headphone products released and just recently-launched, Beats Music Service.
Now, the negotiation are ongoing between the two company's, and a acquisition may not happen for another week. In fact, the two companies haven't yet agreed on certain details. But, in the case that Beats Electronics does follow up with the deal, Beats management team would report directly to Apple CEO Tim Cook. Which will make this the biggest acquisition in Apple history.
Now, all of this leads to one big question, what does Apple plan on doing with Beats existing business? Will they modify Apple's growing iTunes Radio Service. Or will Apple create their very own subscription music service. How will Beats innovate Apples future products, and why the sudden interest?
Apple wasn't the only one interested in the company. HTC once held a 50 percent stake in the company, but has been bought out of its investment. Apple doesn't plan to have a stake in the company, but instead own the whole business.
What do you guys think about all of this? Leave your comments down below and I'll be sure to read them when I have the chance. I personally can't wait to see where Apple plans to head with this. I guess we're going to have to wait and see. Thank you guys for reading, my name is Emanuel Cruz have a wonderful day and remember......always be awesome!
Monstercat
09 May 2014 20:18
In reply to Waffle King
Maybe it won't anymore after Apple acquires it.
Waffle King
09 May 2014 20:32
In reply to Monstercat
No, they'll still be crappy, they'll just be sold for triple the price.
PrimeKing78
09 May 2014 20:50
In reply to Waffle King
Definitely sounds like something Apple may do, but I don't think Apple is planning to make headphones off the bat. Instead find a way to fuse Beats with next-gen Apple products.
I'm still not sure why Apple would want Beats. Maybe to create better headphones under their brand? Or, like you said, to expand iTunes Radio? Who knows.
$3.2 billion is quite a lot. Pocket change to them, but still a significant amount. I hope they know what they're doing and don't screw up (like Google with Motorola). But we'll have to see.
Keep the tech blogs coming!
PrimeKing78
09 May 2014 03:51
In reply to Monstercat
Your right, I hope they do know what they're doing. I also hope they continue to create headphones as well and not just worry about the audio. Thanks for commenting.
lilwayne1556
09 May 2014 16:56
In reply to PrimeKing78
Well it's Apple so the build quality will always be superb.
PrimeKing78
09 May 2014 17:00
In reply to lilwayne1556