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Apple veers from 99-cent pricing at iTunes
(AFP)
AFP - Apple on Tuesday changed its trademark standard of charging 99 cents per song at online shop iTunes in a deal with recording studios that strips anti-piracy software from digital downloads.
Changes to Apple's iTunes prices take effect
(AP)
AP - The era of one-price-fits-all-songs on iTunes came to an end Tuesday as Apple Inc., the Internet's dominant digital music retailer, began selling some of its most-downloaded songs for $1.29 apiece.
Mac Laptop Explodes Flames
Apple laptops are known for their tendency to run hot; apparently, they run hot enough that they sometimes burst into flames....
Apple Intros iPod Phone
Apple today introduced iPhone, a new device that combines a state-of-the-art mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and an Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, searching and maps—into one small and lightweight handheld device.
Song-a-day Mann a budding Internet star
(AFP)
AFP - Jonathan Mann is an Internet minstrel, writing a new song every day to serenade his growing online audience.
MP3 Tech Commentary
Product Preview: Philips GoGear Opus - A New Portable Media Player
The Philips line up of GoGear portable media players has churned out over the years a steady stream of quality devices known for their sleek looks and easy to use...
Loudcrowd to Offer More Than Just Music
According to an article published on the Inquirer website, the new music service, Loudcrowd, has now been launched. The company behind Loudcrowd.com, Conduit Labs, have designed the new free service...
Buying Guide: Before You Buy a Portable Media Player
Portable media players are, by definition, MP3 players which do much more than just play your favorite digital audio files. These specialized devices also let you watch your favorite television...
New Version of Songbird Integrates With 7digital
Often referred to as the, 'Firefox of media players', Songbird has just been updated to version 1.1.1. One of the more notable additions to the latest release is the ability...
Nextar's New MA809 Portable: A Home Theater in Your Pocket?
Nextar's new portable media player which is due to go on sale in Q2 of this year is a widescreen device that has been touted by its makers as a...
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