By John Glenday

US authorities have reportedly launched an antitrust probe into Apple’s dealings with record labels just 24 hours after it unveiled its new Apple Music streaming service.

According to the Financial Times officials are said to be concerned that Apple may have urged labels to drop their support for free at the point of use services such as Spotify and YouTube, which rely instead on advertising to make their sums add up.

It follows publication of a letter by the New York attorney general from lawyers representing Universal Music which categorically stated that it was not colluding with Sony Music, Warner Music or Read full story ›

Source: The Drum