What U2′s Apple Album Launch Means For U2

Yesterday, I wrote aboutApple and U2′s decision to team up for the launch ofSongs of Innocence and what itmeans for Apple. As promised, today I’ll explore the other side: what it means for U2.

For the Irish rockers, there’s little left to accomplish. Already hailed as one of the top pop-rock acts of all-time, U2′s financial success has matched its outsized popularity. The group has sold tens of millions of records, and its last tour grossed $736 million, the highest total in history.

That sort...