Grooveshark is no stranger to controversy, but after it was sued by major music labels, Google decided it’d had enough and pulled the app last year. But the streaming service said it’s never allowed free downloading, claiming other apps using its name without permission were permitting the piracy instead. The faux-Grooveshark offenders were booted with Google’s help, and the app has subsequently been re-stocked on Play’s virtual shelves. Meanwhile, the company has paid its debt to EMI, and could even be the target of an acquisition, according to CNET. So, if you want to share the news with your pals (along with some tunes), hit the source below.
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