How iTunes Could Be Apple’s Undoing

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With each new product that Apple announces, including the revamped Apple TV and the new Ping social network, Steve Jobs reveals a little bit more of his plan to dominate the media universe. But I can summarize that plan's fatal flaw in one word: iTunes.

Don't get me wrong. I think Apple's hardware is unbeatable, and my admiration for it has only grown since I got my first iPod back in 2003. My home/office is virtually an outpost of the Apple Store: with the exception of the TV, the videogame console, and the coffeemaker, almost every device in my house is an iGadget of some kind. The operating systems that power my Apple devices are pretty good, too. I love OS X and I'm very glad that Xconomy is a mostly Mac shop. On the mobile side, Android is impressive, but iOS is the slickest and most user-friendly mobile operating system out there, in my judgment.

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The excerpt you shared discusses Apple's strategy in dominating the media universe, pointing out a potential flaw in their plan related to iTunes. Here's a breakdown of the key points from the excerpt:

• Author: Wade Roush
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• Apple Products: The author praises Apple's hardware, stating it is unbeatable. They express admiration for Apple's devices and own various Apple products, making their home predominantly filled with iGadgets.
• Operating Systems: The author appreciates Apple's operating systems, particularly OS X for Mac devices and iOS for mobile devices. They consider iOS to be the slickest and most user-friendly mobile operating system available, while also acknowledging the impressive nature of Android. The author's admiration for Apple's hardware and operating systems is evident, despite highlighting a potential flaw in Apple's media domination strategy related to iTunes. Unfortunately, the links you provided seem to be invalid, preventing access to the full article and additional context. If you have any specific questions or would like further insights based on this excerpt, feel free to ask!