CES 2008: FlyTunes announces new digital music service for Apple iPhone

FlyTunes Inc. announced a new digital music service for the Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, Microsoft Zune and a number of other media players and mobile phones supporting MP3 files. The service provides users with a personalised direct-to-mobile music service without the use of satellites or additional hardware.

FlyTunes list the benefits of its service over satellite as follows:

• FlyTunes does not require a receiver or additional hardware purchase; it works with the cell phone or personal media player already in a consumer’s pocket.

• FlyTunes offers access to over 100 times more channels than satellite radio, covering a wide range of musical styles and genres.

• FlyTunes plays everywhere, unlike satellite radio, which does not work inside buildings, or on planes.

• FlyTunes allows users to personalize their music channels. While listening, users can promote favorite songs and flag unwanted ones.

• There are no setup or monthly fees for FlyTunes.

FlyTunes allows users to create their own customized music channels by searching over 20,000 Internet radio stations to find music that matches their preferences. Hours of personalized music can be cached to a portable media player or cell phone and listened to anywhere.

Portable devices with 3G capability can cache additional music reducing battery usage.

FlyTunes will be available for both Macintosh and PC platforms as a free download on

January 21, 2008 at the FlyTunes.fm site.