Quantcast
PCWorld.com is upgrading some back-end systems. Some site features, such as user registration, may be temporarily unavailable.
Subscribe to magazine

Apple Bans Music Apps From iPhone SDK?

Jonny Evans, Macworld

  • 0 Yes
  • 0 No

Apple may have locked developers out of one key iPhone element, forbidding third-party applications from accessing iTunes.

This is likely to affect games developers seeking to source sounds from a user's iTunes library, but will have far more effect on social networking music applications such as iLike or Last.FM.

The move will also prevent other music services, such as Amazon or eMusic, from creating applications that will allow iPhone users to purchase music from alternative services to iTunes.

If true, then Apple may face investigation by anti-trust authorities for tying its dominant online music service to its device at the expense of competitors.

  • Recommend this story?
  • 0 Yes
    0 No

"Apple Bans Music Apps From iPhone SDK?" Comments

  • Great year-end deals
    for small business!

  • Get 24/7 live remote AT&T Tech Support 360* service along with select Lenovo* PCs (with Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processors) and save up to 200!

    Learn more

  • HP EliteBook* 6930p Notebook with Intel® vPro™ technology and a free HP Basic Docking Station - $641 instant savings!

    Learn more

  • *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. ©2009 Intel Corporation. Intel, the Intel logo, vPro and Core trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. All rights reserved.

People who read this also read:

  • 15 Minutes to a Secure Business Get the Secure in 15 toolkit starting with the "15 Minutes Month-at-a-Glance" calendar. McAfee will send you additional tools and tricks to stay protected around the clock.
  • A Buyer's Guide to Data Protection Implementing data protection products and processes can be daunting. Make the right decisions by exploring what is available and what makes sense for your organization. Use this simple guide to evaluate different vendor offerings.

Sponsored Links