Now that EMI's catalogue is available without DRM, it stands to reason that the files can work without needing a Apple-approved device. iTunes tracks come in AAC format; theoretically any player could play them, but only a few players have bothered with the support. Microsoft, eager to snatch users away from Apple, includes AAC support for their Zune; Nokia, Sony (including the PSP!), and Sansa (at least their popular e200 flash memory line) also supports the standard. Gizmodo seems confident that other companies like Creative will release firmware updates for their players to get in on the fun
DRM-less iTunes skips the iPod lockdown
Now that EMI's catalogue is available without DRM, it stands to reason that the files can work without needing a Apple-approved device. iTunes tracks come in AAC format; theoretically any player could play them, but only a few players have bothered with the support. Microsoft, eager to snatch users away from Apple, includes AAC support for their Zune; Nokia, Sony (including the PSP!), and Sansa (at least their popular e200 flash memory line) also supports the standard. Gizmodo seems confident that other companies like Creative will release firmware updates for their players to get in on the fun
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