Apple To Play Fairer With FairPlay? 153
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?
hmm.... (Score:5, Funny)
.......no
Isn't it cracked? (Score:3, Funny)
Re:hmm.... (Score:5, Funny)
Come to think of it, I *do* notice a distinct sucking sensation coming from the Zune...
Re:hmm.... (Score:2, Funny)
Re:am I missing something (Score:2, Funny)
Re:hmm.... (Score:5, Funny)
Black hole (Score:5, Funny)
There was a brief flurry of interest in Zune when it was released, but now we seem to be getting steady-state numbers.Only one model rates in amazon's top 25 MP3 players list (Apple takes out the first 5 or so entries).
Using "lemon" to describe Zune is an insult to citrus!
wrong star type (Score:2, Funny)
Re:No (Score:4, Funny)
My guess is these people [zunescene.com] can't get enough punishment to satisfy their 'masochistic tendencies||hatred of all things Apple||love for all things Microsoft||pseudo-metalhead-gamer-wannabe fantasies'.
Re:No (Score:3, Funny)
Re:No (Score:3, Funny)
It's the DRM... right? ...Guys? (Score:3, Funny)
Obviously, it's because the Zune is unencumbered by a proprietary, consumer-hating DRM scheme unlike the iPod, and you can access music stores that offer a better and cheaper experience than the iTunes store.