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geardiary.com - 2/16/2009
iTunes goes DRM Free
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This isn’t new news to anyone, but its significant in that most everyone will be able to get DRM free music out of iTunes. Ever since the dawn of iTunes, music has been tied to your Apple ID, and not playable on anything other than an authorized computer and a connected iPod (be it a Shuffle, ...
appleinsider.com - 2/19/2009
Apple buying up available flash RAM supplies for next iPhone
— appleinsider.com — A report issued on the flash RAM market indicates that Apple is inhaling supplies of memory components... in preparation for the next generation iPhone, causing part shortages and raising the spot price for memory. (more) Apple buying up available flash RAM supplies for next iPhone

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Where’s Steve?
cringely.com - 2/22/2009
Where’s Steve?
— cringely.com — “The only thing worse than being talked about,” said Oscar Wilde, “is not being talked about.” That... has until recently applied in spades to Steve Jobs of Apple, a guy who, when I’ve interviewed him, has always asked what other people have said about ... (more) Where’s Steve?

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iTunes Concept Shows How iPhone App Management Should Have Worked From the Start [IPhone Apps]
i.gizmodo.com - 2/23/2009
iTunes Concept Shows How iPhone App Management Should Have Worked From the Start [IPhone Apps]
— i.gizmodo.com — Add, delete, rate, and move—these are your app options on the iPhone. This interface concept, though, puts... full app management within iTunes, and makes us wonder why it wasn't there in the first place. The concept is simple, and wouldn't ... (more) iTunes Concept Shows How iPhone App Management Should ...

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