Sony puts smartphones on the back burner as it doubles down on music

Japanese technology and media conglomerate Sony has announced its latest cunning plan and it involved focusing on content and content creators.
At the same time Sony announced it is acquiring 60% of EMI Music Publishing from Mubadala for $2.85 billion, which means it now owns 90% of EMI and, when combined with its own music publishing business, makes Sony the world’s biggest music publisher.
“The music business has enjoyed a resurgence over the past couple of years, driven largely by