iTunes to Possibly Go DRM-Free Later Today (Updated)

by Jody Mitoma on December 9, 2008 at 10:49 am

It is being rumored that the oh-so-popular music downloading software iTunes will be heading in a good direction this afternoon; DRM-Free mp3’s!

This has been brought to Apple Insider’s attention via French technology site ElectronLibre, stating that Apple will start publishing music on the iTunes Store, DRM-free, from Sony, Universal, and Warner on December 9th, which frankly, is today.

Along this note, iTunes buyers have actually noticed that songs have been briefly selling unprotected, that weren’t either from EMI or independents.

Do keep in mind that this is simply a rumor, and there are no true facts as of this morning. We’ll be sure to let you know if anything else on this front is heard or seen.

Update: Okay, quick update here. CNet News states that the changes of music going DRM-Free today are bogus. Untrue. False. Negative. However, the news site also states that it is in fact true that Apple is in negotiation with the three record labels, and is in fact trying to get the music to be sold DRM-free. The only problem is, it’s not going so well right now, or, the companies are just failing to respond as of yet.

So, with that said, it is very likely that we will have DRM-free music within the first quarter of 2009, but don’t hold your breath on it.

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