“Apple is trying to leverage the growing Podcasting phenomenon with the next version of its iTunes digital jukebox software and will ship the free software ahead of schedule as part of what sources are describing as a ‘high-profile’ technology launch,” Kasper Jade and Prince McLean report for AppleInsider.
“…Although Apple has branched out into offering video content through iTunes, sources say that iTunes 4.9 will focus on the growing Podcasting phenomenon by offering advanced features for locating, listening, tracking, archiving, and eventually purchasing subscriptions to Podcasts,” Jade and McLean report. “On May 22, Apple chief executive Steve Jobs said that iTunes would debut within 60 days of May 22; however, sources tell AppleInsider that iTunes 4.9 is reportedly nearing the final stages of development–about three weeks ahead of schedule. The company now plans to unveil the software at the end of June or by the first week of July.”
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