Samsung Music Hub launches on Galaxy S III stateside with free trial in tow

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[Samsung's][3] come a long way from the days of its first Galaxy S device. Relying back then, out of necessity, on third parties like 7Digital and Kobo to provide a white label content platform. Time, fortune and the popularity of its Android devices has changed the company's tack and with the unveiling of the [Galaxy S III][4], it's heading for a streamlined user experience that integrates hardware with in-house software. Although [Music Hub][5] has already launched overseas in several European countries as part and parcel of its latest flagship, that service is now finally ready for primetime in the US.

Built upon the [mSpot tech it acquired][6] this past May, the company's freemium service combines the best of both worlds, offering non-paying users access to a digital storefront loaded up with millions of tracks from all four major labels (and some indies, too), a web-based player, as well as the ability to store purchased music remotely and offline for "registered devices." Whereas, the subscription version builds upon those gratis goods by adding personalized radio stations, free streaming and an [iTunes-like "Scan & Match" feature][7] to the mix for $10 monthly.

Ever cognizant of the already crowded digital music platforms provided by rivals, Samsung's tricking out this stateside debut with some goodies for the curious: a 30-day trial and one free album of their choosing. It's a nice incentive, for sure, but with so many already entrenched in the musical realms of rivals -- iTunes, Google Play and [Spotify][8], for starters -- adoption of this new ecosystem's going to be a hard sell indeed. Click on past the break for the lowdown on this _me-too_, mobile music offering.

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