Briefly: Mac customer satisfaction, Apple-Beatles rumor
In speculation that appears to be based on date only, The Beatles-Apple rumor has returned once again; and Apple wins yet another customer satisfaction survey, despite a slight drop in score.
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Katie Marsal
Talks to bring The Beatles to iTunes break down
Negotiations to bring the music catalog of The Beatles to Apple's iTunes Store have entered into an indefinite state of limbo with the band's multimedia corporation and former record label disputing the terms of digital distribution.
Sam Oliver
Beatles strike video game deal ahead of iTunes distribution
Negotiations to bring the music of the Beatles to iTunes or any other digital download service appear to have taken a back seat to a landmark deal that will see the legendary rock band's catalog form the foundation of a new video game from the makers of Rock Band.
Next-gen MacBook Air CPU; Apple's SoHo neighbors complain
Intel's Developer Forum has revealed the processors likely to underpin the first refresh of the MacBook Air ultraportable. At the same time, residents near Apple's SoHo retail store in New York City allege that its frequent concerts are ruining the neighbourhood.
BBC iPlayer official; Gameloft iPhone games; Beatles in 2008?
The BBC has finalized the first version of its iPlayer TV service for the iPhone and iPod touch. Also, Gameloft and id Software have weighed in on iPhone gaming, and Paul McCartney's divorce may be the last obstacle to the Beatles on iTunes.
Aidan Malley
John Lennon's solo catalog makes its debut on iTunes
Apple said Tuesday that the solo catalog of former Beatles frontman John Lennon is now available for purchase and download via its ubiquitous iTunes Store.
Slash Lane
Beatles unlikely to turn up on iTunes until 2008
The widow of Fab Four guitarist George Harrison has revealed that the music group's catalog should be available by next year.
Euro iPhone carrier; iTunes video service; McCartney on iTunes
Vodafone may not be the only European wireless carrier under consideration for Apple's iPhone contract in Europe. Meanwhile, a prominent market research firm says video services like iTunes are just a "temporary flash" along the way to better alternatives. And it's official — one Beatle is on his way to iTunes.
AppleInsider Staff
Apple Pro App 4.0; notebook drives; new UK stores; Beatle(s)
Apple has released Pro Application Support 4.0 just as Hitachi hits a new storage capacity milestone with its 7200 RPM notebook drives. Meanwhile, Apple has confirmed plans for two more UK-based retail outlets. And one of Britain's Fab Four is said to be on his way to iTunes.
Aidan Malley and Kasper Jade
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