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RealPlayer SP beta converts videos for cellphones, iPods (MacNN)

RealNetworks on Monday released a beta version of its RealPlayer SP software for Mac. The utility, which builds upon the features of RealPlayer 11, provides tools for downloading and converting videos into formats compatible with a variety of cellphones and other devices such as iPods and Apple TV. Users can download online videos, from sites such as YouTube, and convert the content or share ...

Will Apple Approve Rhapsody’s Music Application?

On Friday, Appleexplained to the government why it blocked the Google Voice application from the iPhone App store. Among other reasons, it cited privacy concerns and potential user confusion.But the company will soon face another decision about an application that could well be construed to compete with one of its core businesses.RealNetworks is preparing to submit an application that would allow the iPhone to connect to Real’s Rhapsody music service. Rhapsody, which is part-owned by Viacom’s MT

Apple Warns Palm Pre Users: We’re Going To Break Your iTunes Syn…

I have to admit that I've never really understood Apple's ongoing efforts to block any sort of compatibility with both iPod devices and iTunes. You may recall a few years back the big fight between Apple and RealNetworks when Real tried to let its software connect to iPods, which Apple treated as a gross injustice. Now Palm is doing the opposite, by letting the Pre connect and sync with iTunes software by making the device pretend it's an iPod when connected to a computer. read more