Apple today, at their annual music event, announced new iPods and an updated version of iTunes that includes a new social media service called Ping. iTunes 10, which is available now, features Ping which add social media capabilities to iTunes where you can can join friends in discovering new music and even follow your favorite artist and see what they are listening to. Ping will also let you know about tour dates and your friends music purchases.
What are your thoughts on Ping? Do you feel like joining another social media network? Do you think it will help you discover new music?
I like the idea of creating a more social side to music, I do something similar on spotify sharing playlists and it works really well.
How is Apple Ping different than what Last.fm already does? It keeps track of what you and your friends are listening to, it allows you to build playlists, shows you your most played songs over several timespans, and recommends you new music. Is Ping going to do anything new?