Source: "Screens" / "Liberation"
Even if the news is already out, Apple has not commented for the time being: that is to say that this news may not be incorrect, for the moment, is a bit speculative.
A major evolution of the iTunes store is about to be announced based on the principle of the blanket license, Apple reportedly started negotiations with the majors to pay them a certain share of its sales of portable mp3 players and (or? ) iPhone (and the Apple TV?), in exchange for a system of unlimited listening to their catalogue.
As emphasised by "Liberation", Apple would be in line with the FAI, which offer this type of access (but more often in a single catalogue) as a result of agreements with industrial music.
It is in brief to link to the (Apple) device to access "for life" to a vast repertoire: but we are missing details of other technical aspects (DRM or not? Mode of identification of client / of the camera?) This announcement, if confirmed, will have to specify other points.
While it is no doubt (in France) that this sale will be voluntary, and linked to consumer choice, it is interesting to know whether this form of subscription marks the end of the current method of distribution of iTS.
It seems unlikely in view of Apple's success with this model for several years. But there is no doubt that the negotiation must be tightened. The ability to offer this type of offer in the field of video (where some major players in the music market also have important interests) must also be in the line of fire in the negotiations.
One thing is certain: this information "leakage" indicates that this development may become a reality soon, although it may cover only the United States as a first step.
