"As of July 27, consumers can go to Real's Web site and download software, dubbed Harmony, that lets them play songs purchased at Real's download store on any portable player they choose -- including the iPod. What's more, Real is in talks to license Harmony to other online stores that might also want to sell to iPod users -- without Apple's approval," Peter Burrows writes for BusinessWeek.
"Apple CEO Steven P. Jobs should clearly and firmly squelch Real's attempt... [MacDailyNews]