Tuesday 17 September 2013

Nokia India shuts down web version of its music store

Nokia India shuts down online music store


As part of its mobile first strategy, Nokia India shut down the web version of its digital music store after running it for over 4 years.

A message on the company website said, "This Nokia music site is no longer available...You will not be able to download music from Nokia Music through your web browser, Nokia music player or Aditi."

The company, however, said people can download music through an active music subscription.

"To download new music from Nokia Music and listen to Mix Radio you will need to have an active Nokia Music Unlimited subscription," the message said.

The Nokia Music Store India was launched in August, 2009 at the Music Connects conference. It allowed users to browse and buy music in order to download on PC and compatible Nokia mobile device.

All Nokia music unlimited compatible phones will come with a free period of Nokia music unlimited subscription, after which the customers may be able to renew their subscription for a fee.

Asked about the shutting down of web version of Nokia music, a company spokesperson said: "We communicated the ramp down of desktop downloads in India back in 2011 as part of our mobile first strategy. We will continue to invest significantly in the success of Nokia Music in India."

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