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Apple Plans to Remodel 100 of Their Retail Stores

May 28, 2009 By Alex Jordan Leave a Comment

In an interview with USA Today, Apple SVP of retail Ron Johnson said yesterday that Apple is planning to remodel 100 of their stores.

Not much is said about the redesign itself. However, he does say the display tables will allow room for twice as many Macs. The Genius Bar will also grow, allowing 50% more room for customer support.

Along with the remodeling comes changes to Apple’s “One to One” program. Starting June 2 Apple will limit sign-ups to people who buy new Mac computers at Apple Stores or via its website. The sessions will now last three hours instead of one.

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Sony BMG to Offer DRM-Free Music on iTunes

November 9, 2008 By Killian Bell 1 Comment

Currently the majority of music available to purchase on iTunes is DRM protected. Apple have created a technology called ‘FairPlay’ which is built in to iTunes, QuickTime, iPod, iPhone, etc and prevents music purchased in the iTunes Store from being played on unauthorized computers and devices.

However 9to5Mac believe Sony BMG are soon to begin offering music in the ‘iTunes Plus’ format, which is of a higher quality and DRM-free. iTunes first started selling the ‘Plus’ format with music from EMI in May 2007 and any music purchased in this format should be compatible with any of your devices.

If the rumor is true, it will leave Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group as the only major labels not to offer DRM-free music through the iTunes Store. It is believed the new agreement with Sony BMG will be announced at the Macworld Expo in January 2009.

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