Let it Be: The Beatles Coming to iTunes?
Something funny happened at Macworld, Steve Jobs not only mentioned the Beatles during his keynote address he also played two of their songs at the keynote address. Previously that would have been a MAJOR no no considering the relationship in between Apple Inc, and Apple Corps.
But, since the Beatles lost in a major copyright case relationships between the two Apples have been getting better, and it is rumored that the Beatles catalog may now actually appear on iTunes.
[...] details have emerged suggesting that in keeping with Jobs’ oft-professed love of the Fab Four, the Beatles catalog could become available in the iTunes store next month, on Valentine’s Day. Rumor has it that iTunes will have a three-month digital exclusive on the albums, which have never before been available on a “legit” online music service.
So, when will Apple announce this? During the Super Bowl, if the rumors are correct. Napster announced its subscription service during the Super Bowl too; just because something launches while everyone’s watching doesn’t mean it’ll be a hit. That said, if Jobs is looking for a way to proclaim his love for the band and its impending iTunes availability from the highest available mountaintop, the Super Bowl is it.
