Sony will launch a new music and video download service linking a range of its devices, in a challenge to Apple’s dominant position in the market.
The service will work across various internet-connected devices, such as Walkman music players, Vaio computers, Bravia TVs, Blu-ray players and Sony Ericsson mobile phones but will not be available to consumers until next year.
Sony’s president, Howard Stringer, has struggled to develop hit products and services that take advantage of the conglomerate’s rich portfolio of music and film.
The company launched a video-on-demand service in the United States, dubbed Qriocity, this year.
But Sony has so far failed to gain ground on Apple in the download market.