Apple to Extend iTunes Song Previews to 90 Seconds in U.S.

[Doctor Q]

Hey, all we need is a script that auto plays an entire lists made by the user using 90 second samples

I highly recommend the iTunes Music Store Player.

 

[Gasu E.]

I'm always amazed that on page one of the comments there is often someone who's reading comprehension and retention is so low that they post a questions that was well covered in the opening story.

In all fairness, there were well over 100 words in the original article, possibly even over 200; and many of them extremely boring.

 

[Gasu E.]

This "memo" looks fake. Would such a huge decision be handled so flippantly? That is, I would expect a company requesting something to take more of a meek attitude and at least make it more personal instead of "Dear Label Representatives" and having it signed by "The iTunes Store Team". Heck, it reads like a form letter. And you don't need a form letter when you are only dealing with a handful of labels. The letter's tone is also disrespectful and arrogant. It's like daring the labels to remove their music. It could even lead to the labels removing their content out of spite because we all know the lables and Apple already don't have a great relationship.

Not necessarily. This may not have been the only thing going in the communication to the major labels. A customized cover letter could easily be attached, and a phone call may have preceded the sending. It's important to reinforce with each of the labels that this is a common policy for Apple, and the generic letter is a proof point for this.

 

[iJoeB]

I would love for this to happen, just saying