According to Apple-X.net, Apple is expected to released an advanced audio codec addition to the AAC standard. The new version of the codec is expected to support near-CD quality sound at a streamed 48 kbps, and according to the article is to be supported in QuickTime and the iPod. The inclusion in QuickTime could lead to an adopted new standard for use of the iTMS in cell phones.
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