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news.bbc.co.uk - 10/1/2008

BBC NEWS | Technology | iTunes store shutdown feared

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A veiled threat by Apple to close its iTunes store has emerged 18 months after it was issued and just a day before royalty rates are to be set. The Copyright Royalty Board meets on Thursday to rule on a requested 66% increase for sales of digital music from 9 cents to 15 cents a track. A rise ...

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inquisitr.com - 10/9/2008

EXCLUSIVE: Apple to launch $800 laptop

— inquisitr.com — Tech : Duncan Riley Posted: October 8, 2008 Some Apple retailers in the United States have been... given price lists for a new Apple laptop line, and there’s a big surprise: an $800 laptop. The information comes from a source we would categorize as ... (more) EXCLUSIVE: Apple to launch $800 laptop

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ocmodshop.com - 10/3/2008

Why PSP is better than iPhone

— ocmodshop.com — > Apple vs. Sony? The Sony PSP and Apple's iPhone are great little devices, each with their... own strengths and weaknesses. Apple is starting to tout the gaming capabilities of its portable device, and although there is no direct competition between ... (more) Why PSP is better than iPhone

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apple.com - 10/2/2008

iTunes Store Top Music Retailer in the US

— apple.com — CUPERTINO, California April 3, 2008 Apple today announced that the iTunes Store ( www.itunes.com ) surpassed Wal-Mart... to become the number one music retailer in the US, based on the latest data from the NPD Group*. With over 50 million customers, ... (more) iTunes Store Top Music Retailer in the US

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Apple threatens to shut iTunes if artist royalties increase
The Tech Report: News — ... in the United States, and it has likely played no small part in promoting iPod and iPhone sales. Now, BBC News says Apple has threatened to close the business over a disagreement on artist royalties. According to BBC News, the Copyright Royalty Board—a government body that administers copyright licenses—will rule today whether artists should see their royalties jump from 9 to 15 cents per song. One of three parties would have to absorb that hike: Apple itself, consumers, or record labels. Apple has fought tooth and nail to keep its uniform 99-cent pricing for copy-protected ...