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March 28, 2005

Who's Controlling Mobile Music?

Associated Press:  Is it the telecommunications carrriers, the handset makers,  or the content providers who are slowing down the evolution of iPod phones....The answer to this question drives right to the heart of an uneasy dynamic simmering in the cellular industry. "The rush is on to deliver music and video to mobile phones, with wireless providers and device makers jockeying for position to grab their share of the payday, all parties mindful of the surprising billions being spent on musical ringtones." Until a more secure way to transfer files and prevent unauthorized sharing between devices is invented and released (i.e. OMA DRM 2.0), many players are just shying away from handsets that have bluetooth...

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