Rhapsody to offer music downloads that work on iPod
Apple just got some new competition from online music provider Rhapsody, which is now making its music library available in MP3 format through a brand-new music download store, meaning songs can be transferred to an Apple iPod. “We’re no longer competing with the iPod,” Rhapsody Vice President Neil Smith said. “We’re embracing it.” The move takes direct line at Apple’s immensely popular and profitable iTunes online store. The new Rhapsody site matches Apple’s 99-cent a song download charge, or $9.99 album pricing. But it allows users to listen to an entire song before purchasing, compared to Apple’s 30-second preview. The… Read more »