Last Minute Rumors: DRM Free iTunes, Mac Mini, iPhone Tethering
With Macworld Expo kicking off in a matter of hours, a number of last minute rumors have appeared today.
- CNet reports that Apple has cut deals that will allow iTunes to offer copy-protection free (DRM free) songs from the largest music labels. In exchange, Apple is said to offer more flexible pricing.
- Arstechnica points out one press release by SeeFile software that reveals the software supports the "new Apple Mac Mini".
- TUAW suggests we may finally see an AT&T / iPhone tethering deal announced this week, according to a "trusted" source.
MacRumors will have live coverage of the keynote at MacRumorsLive.com. The keynote kicks off at 9 a.m. Pacific on Tuesday, Jan 6th.
- CNet reports that Apple has cut deals that will allow iTunes to offer copy-protection free (DRM free) songs from the largest music labels. In exchange, Apple is said to offer more flexible pricing.
Under the terms of the deal, song prices will be broken down into three categories--older songs from the catalog, midline songs (newer songs that aren't big hits), and current hits--said one of the sources.
Beyond this, Apple has also come to an agreement to deliver over-the-air downloads which will allow iPhone users to download music directly on their iPhones. These announcements could be announced at Macworld.- Arstechnica points out one press release by SeeFile software that reveals the software supports the "new Apple Mac Mini".
- TUAW suggests we may finally see an AT&T / iPhone tethering deal announced this week, according to a "trusted" source.
MacRumors will have live coverage of the keynote at MacRumorsLive.com. The keynote kicks off at 9 a.m. Pacific on Tuesday, Jan 6th.
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40 months ago
Hopefully most of iTunes' classical music selection is under this DRM-free agreement — otherwise, Puccini's Tosca has just became more devastating. :p
In all seriousness, though, this is awesome. I await for the release of the new Mac Mini. :)
In all seriousness, though, this is awesome. I await for the release of the new Mac Mini. :)
40 months ago
I say bring it on. I am expectantly looking forward to the announcements Apple has for us...
40 months ago
It all sounds good. Give us DRM with 1411 bits or better.
Shoot hit us with SACD quality on iTunes, we'll handle it.
iTunes would rule the world with the highest quality downloads.
All of this is welcome and bring on the new Mac Mini!
Shoot hit us with SACD quality on iTunes, we'll handle it.
iTunes would rule the world with the highest quality downloads.
All of this is welcome and bring on the new Mac Mini!
40 months ago
Hooray for iPhone tethering! :D
get ready for an extra 29.99 on that data plan
40 months ago
"Beyond this, Apple has also come to an agreement to deliver over-the-air downloads which will allow iPhone users to download music directly on their iPhones. These announcements could be announced at Macworld."
Um can't we already do this?
Um can't we already do this?
40 months ago
I can't see Jobs giving up on the $.99 pricing. That's been the hallmark of the iTunes Store for a while now, that they've never given in on the pricing.
Not over 3G, which I'd assume is what this is indicating.
jW
"Beyond this, Apple has also come to an agreement to deliver over-the-air downloads which will allow iPhone users to download music directly on their iPhones. These announcements could be announced at Macworld."
Um can't we already do this?
Not over 3G, which I'd assume is what this is indicating.
jW
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