Research In Motion (RIM) is getting closer to launching its own music streaming service, Reuters reported, citing four people familiar with the plans. RIM is in late-stage negotiations with major labels, including Vivendi's Universal Music Group, Sony Music, Warner Music Group and EMI Group. The new service is expected to be announced by Labor Day in the US, on 5 September. RIM has been enhancing its BlackBerry Messenger offering, known as BBM, since announcing its "social platform" at last September's DevCon event where it unveiled the PlayBook tablet computer. A RIM spokeswoman declined to comment on the report.
