Apple unveiled an iPod with a touch screen that can browse the Internet wirelessly, as the company fights to maintain the digital media lead at a time when it faces renewed attacks from rivals. In addition, Apple’s iTunes music store will begin selling songs over wireless connections. [More…]

Starbucks to Offer Free iTunes Access in Stores

Apple and Starbucks are entering a deal to allow people to buy songs wirelessly from Apple’s iTunes store in Starbucks shops without paying WiFi access fees. Starbucks hopes to boost both coffee sales and its new music business, while Apple’s iTunes seeks to sell more downloads. [More…]

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I have been taking a look at the iPhone on the Apple Computer website. My kids asked what I was looking at. I explained that Apple was releasing an iPhone. They asked what it was and I started showing them the features. They just kept saying “That is so cool!”. I would show them a new feature and they would say “Wow!!, awesome dad! Can you get one?!”

I must admit I was not very interested in all the build-up anticipation for the iPhone. That being said, now that it has been unveiled, I too am asking “Can I get one?” We’ll just have to see what my wife says.
I am also left with the question - what impact will this have on media? The fact that cellular, WiFi, web, audio, and video are now truly available on one platform, what will this mean for media distribution?

Let me know what you think.

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