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The Palm Pre’s ability to sync with iTunes has always been controversial. Yes, software has been invented that will let you sync your non Apple device to iTunes, but the Palm Pre was the first device to actually tell iTunes that it is an iPod and bypass the need to install a third party application just to break into the Apple ecosystem. It seemed too good to be true, and today Apple released an updated iTunes, version 8.2.1, that “addresses an issue with verification of Apple devices.” In other words, no more syncing your Palm Pre with iTunes. Let the corporate bitch slapping begin.
What do I think of all this? I’m a mix of old and new school. I manage my collection of pirated MP3s by having a folder structure setup as \\Artist\Album\ and use Spotify to manage one huge playlist that I call “shit I like.” I refuse to install iTunes and I’ve been using WinAMP as my music player of choice since the day I went over to my friend’s house after school and he taught me about music piracy.
[Via: Pre Thinking, Engadget Mobile]
About The Author
Stefan Constantinescu
Stefan Constantinescu (@WhatTheBit on Twitter) has loved technology since as far back as he can remember. It started with computers, but in the past few years his passion has turned to mobile devices. As a mobile phone enthusiast who lives and breathes devices that connect to the internet, he knows he is not alone with this radical fascination of all things wireless. He is strongly opinionated and enjoys a good debate so leave comments in his posts and he’ll get back to you! Stefan began blogging as a hobby in the fall of 2006 and joined IntoMobile in the summer of 2007. Later he got a job at Nokia in March 2008, but as of June 2009 he has rejoined the IntoMobile team. He is currently based out of Helsinki, Finland.
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