After more than a year that EMI released DRM-free 256kbit or “iTunes Plus” tracks in the iTunes Store, Universal, Warner and SonyBMG have joined the game. Well it isn’t exactly an official press release from Apple, but several cases have been reported where music from these labels is available with the iTunes Plus tag. With no solid evidence however, we’re keeping this as a rumour.
This news is not surprising considering we did see a rumour on CNET that Apple was in talks with these record labels to have DRM-free songs in the store. Considering that the Amazon Mp3 store sells DRM free music, the move was very much expected.
Note that not all of the tracks have been upgraded, only a few in and between. I personally couldn’t find any non-EMI tracks going iTunes Plus but if you have a lot of store purchased music, the Upgrade to Plus [iTunes link] option should offer to upgrade your tracks for $0.30 a piece.
We’ll have some more info when Apple issues the official press release… Till then, happy hunting!
[Via Distorted Loop]
