CNet reports that ASCAP and BMI are trying to collect royalties from Apple for the 30-second song samples used in the iTunes music store.
If I were Apple, I would happily remove the stressor by deleting these samples and forcing consumers to purchase music without auditioning it. You know, like in the good old days.
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