Apple Notifies Partners: DRM-free Music and DRM-free Music Videos Soon
Yesterday, Apple sent out short notices to their iTunes partners who provide the music content to the iTunes store. The notices let partners know that they would soon be able to offer DRM-free music and DRM-free music videos to customers through iTunes.
The new unrestricted format appears to be open to any publisher who is interested. Apple and EMI first announced earlier this month that they would be distributing DRM-free EMI songs via iTunes for $1.29/song with higher quality settings. The first of these new songs are expected in May.
In the earlier press release, it was revealed that Music Videos would also come DRM-free from EMI but with no change in price.
Many of you have reached out to iTunes to find out how you can make your songs available higher quality and DRM-free. Starting next month,iTunes will begin offering higher-quality, DRM-free music and DRM-free music videos to all customers.
The new unrestricted format appears to be open to any publisher who is interested. Apple and EMI first announced earlier this month that they would be distributing DRM-free EMI songs via iTunes for $1.29/song with higher quality settings. The first of these new songs are expected in May.
In the earlier press release, it was revealed that Music Videos would also come DRM-free from EMI but with no change in price.
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62 months ago
So does this mean that all those smaller artists / publishers who wanted their music DRM free on iTunes can do so?
If so, good news.
If so, good news.
62 months ago
So does this mean that all those smaller artists / publishers who wanted their music DRM free on iTunes can do so?
If so, good news.
Looks like it. I think it was sent to everyone who publishes music on iTunes.
arn
62 months ago
It's not the first time that DRM free music videos has been discussed. This was already disclosed in the EMI deal. Thats what I thought.
It was when asked about video content (i.e. non-music (tv shows & movies)) that Steve said it was completely different and there were no details.
David
It was when asked about video content (i.e. non-music (tv shows & movies)) that Steve said it was completely different and there were no details.
David
62 months ago
so this means we'll be able to download direct from iTunes on to our iPhones - no DRM hassle = download and transfer freedom
62 months ago
It's not the first time that DRM free music videos has been discussed. This was already disclosed in the EMI deal. Thats what I thought.
you're right. story updated.
arn
62 months ago
DRM free is great and everything, but I will still only buy Apple products, so it's just not an issue. I guess I'm still amazed that after all these years no one has been able to seriously challange Apple. Still, freedom is good.
62 months ago
(Edit: Decided not to go there, although you can still see what I said in the next post)
62 months ago
Yay! Death to DRM! I'll be able to buy a real music player soon :cool:
Care to elaborate on what a real music player might be?
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