‘CNET’: Apple to expand DRM-free music
Posted by Dennis Sellers 
Jan 5, 2009 at 8:16pm
Apple has cut deals that will finally enable iTunes to offer songs free of copy protection software from the three largest music labels, according to two sources close to the negotiations, reports CNET. In exchange, Apple has agreed to become more flexible on pricing, the sources said.
CNET says that, 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. The article adds that these new deals will expand iTunes’ DRM-free library to include songs from the other three major labels (Sony BMG, Universal, and Warner Music).
Apple and the music labels have also apparently come to terms on over-the-air downloads, adds CNET. That would allow iPhone owners to download songs to their mobile devices via cell networks and without the aid of Wi-Fi.
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