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viewfly · 06-16-2009, 10:38 PM

A warning of future action?

A new support document from Apple addressing the issue of "unsupported third-party digital media players" syncing with iTunes. The brief document warns users that Apple does not test its software with such devices and thus their ability to sync with iTunes may be broken by future software updates.

"Apple is aware that some third-parties claim that their digital media players are able to sync with Apple software. However, Apple does not provide support for, or test for compatibility with, non-Apple digital media players and, because software changes over time, newer versions of Apple's iTunes software may no longer provide syncing functionality with non-Apple digital media players."

The new Palm Pre has received a significant amount of attention for its ability to sync with iTunes despite the lack of support from Apple. The Pre has been discovered to accomplish this feat by emulating an iPod by transmitting Apple-specific vendor and product IDs to iTunes.

viewfly · 06-16-2009, 10:43 PM

Apple's document, dated June 16, 2009

iTunes: About unsupported third-party digital media players

SteveW · 06-17-2009, 12:42 AM

There has been some speculation that, perhaps because of Jon Rubinstein's long working relationship with Steve Jobs (both at NeXT and Apple), Palm may have some secret agreement with Apple that allows the Pre to sync with iTunes. I think this makes clear that it's not official until it's official, and that Apple can and will break iTunes compatibility for non-Apple devices at any time. I will believe talk about an Apple/Palm deal covering the Pre when it's announced.

Of course this could all be a negotiating tactic. Maybe the deal just didn't get done in time for the Pre release and Apple is applying pressure to get the terms (and the huge wad of cash) resolved.

SW

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06-16-2009, 10:43 PM	Original Poster #2
viewfly Mobile Advisor Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,441 Phone(s): iPhone 3G S 32Gb, 3G8 Gb, Nokia 61316230b, Moto RAZR V3 Provider(s): AT&T GSM and it's predecessors since 1995 Devices: HS700, NuviGPS,Ipod Thanks: 24 Thanked 44 Times in 29 Posts	Re: iTunes and 3rd party devices- Pre? Apple's document, dated June 16, 2009 iTunes: About unsupported third-party digital media players __________________ iPhone 3G S, 32Gb, 3.1.2 iPhone 3G 8Gb, Firmware 3.1.2 No Jailbreakie for me!

06-17-2009, 12:42 AM	#3
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