Yesterday you probably saw a bunch of articles about DRM and label-set price points and other major changes to iTunes that have been in the works since January, and came into effect on April 7. Understanding the new price-point system is fairly straight forward—Apple's negotiations with record labels have led to three new tiers, from $.69 (oldies mostly), $.99 (older hits, generally) and $1.29 (new, hot music). But how to understand what the rescinding of DRM means? A bit more complicated. PC World has a great user's guide to understanding exactly what the changes mean for niche iTunes functions—like downloading ringtones, etc.—as well as its more basic utilities. Check it out here.
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