Apple To Play Fairer With FairPlay?

Posted by kdawson on Tuesday January 16, 2007 @01:07PM from the all's-fair dept.

NewbieMonster writes "According to tech.co.uk, Apple is about to license its Fairplay DRM to Made for iPod accessory manufacturers. It's reported that Apple will also allow streaming of protected AAC content via USB. Could this signal a move to allowing other music players to access and play ITMS content?" From the article: "The expected announcements could signal a move on Apple's part to take some of the sting out of its Fairplay DRM which has come in for a great deal of criticism over recent months. It may also be a way of keeping Made For iPod makers onside, as the draw of the Microsoft Zune becomes stronger." Anyone noticed the draw of the Microsoft Zune becoming stronger?

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hmm.... by ganjadude · 2007-01-16 13:10 · Score: 5, Funny

Anyone noticed the draw of the Microsoft Zune becoming stronger?

.......no

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1. Re:hmm.... by flyingsquid · 2007-01-16 13:16 · Score: 5, Funny
  
  Anyone noticed the draw of the Microsoft Zune becoming stronger?
  
  Come to think of it, I *do* notice a distinct sucking sensation coming from the Zune...