News Archive for 06/06/23

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Apple speaks on softened French bill

06/23, 12:50pm

Apple on French draft law

Despite French lawmakers' agreement on a softened version of the draft law which threatens Apple's iTunes Music Store, the Cupertino-based company voiced discontent regarding the amended version of the bill. "We are awaiting the final result of France's legislative process, and hope they let the extremely competitive marketplace driven by customer choice decide which music players and online music stores are offered to consumers," Apple stated following the vote. This constitutes the strongest hint yet that Apple could withdraw its French iTunes store rather than comply with the bill, according to the New York Times. The amended law currently stands to offer record companies more leverage in their battle with Apple over fixed song pricing, which the iPod-maker has managed to maintain despite threats and complaints from labels.

iSkin Claro for iPod video

06/23, 8:05am

iSkin Claro released

iSkin has released iSkin Claro, an ultra-clear polycarbonate hard case designed specifically for the iPod with video. The case features anti-scratch ClaroCoat technology along with with iSkin's SiTM ("silicone inside") design philosophy, providing double protection for the iPod video. The soft inner layer fits snugly inside the durable polycarbonate layer and protects the iPod against shock and moisture. The Claro design also features a belt clip with an integrated kick-stand and integrated click wheel protection along with complete access to all ports. The iSkin Claro is available for the 30GB iPod with video, priced at $40. The company also said that the "inner layers" (a.k.a. Claro slims) will be available in two multi-color packs for $25 each: The Cruiser Pack (Blaze Red, Prince Purple and Blush Pink) and The Chill Pack (Ebony Black, Sonic Blue and Ghost White glow in the dark).