June 30, 2008

Rhapsody to challenge iTunes by embracing the iPod

RW_header_logo_2.gif Digital music seller Rhapsody is launching a $50 million marketing assault on Apple's iTunes, offering songs online and via partners including Yahoo Inc and Verizon Wireless, Rhapsody said on Monday, reports
Reuters.

"The songs will be sold in MP3 format, which means users of the Rhapsody service will be able to play them on iPods and cell phones.

... Rhapsody will be available on mobile phones via the Verizon Wireless VCAST Music service. Buyers of a song over-the-air directly from phones also will be able to download that song to their computer.