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2009/07/29

Apple Makes Nice with Music Labels

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Apple Makes Nice with Music Labels

The four largest record companies are in talks with Apple about including more content with digital music sold at the iTunes store

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Welcome to the Tech Insider!

This week, writer Arik Hesseldahl looks at why the four largest record companies are holding talks with Apple about including more content with digital music sold at the iTunes store. We also have stories on Verizon, biotech and pharmaceutical mega mergers.

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NEXT-GEN GAME CONSOLES
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