The service would allow the users to upload their music collection to the Google server and play it from any Android phone, compatible smartphone apps or even personal computer browsers.
Google is all set to unveil its online music service, similar to the Amazon's service that was launched in March, today. According to the Wall Street Journal, the service will work more like digital music locker.
Users would be able to upload their music collection to the Google server and play it from any Android phone, compatible smartphone apps or even personal computer browsers. Users would, however, only be able to stream the music as Google would not allow downloads to curb music piracy.
Since both Google and Amazon haven't received licenses from major record labels, they would not be able to give users access to music stored in company servers. Apple is already talking to the record labels for getting required licenses to provide music services.
From outside, it appears Google would like to launch its music service before Apple.