Here’s a quick round-up of some of the latest iPhone-related stories on the web right now:
AppleInsider has picked up a DigiTimes story that Apple is asking Samsung to supply around 10 to 15% more 4GB flash memory NAND chips this year than previous requested - some 400 to 500 million pieces. As well as the iPhone, the next full-size iPod (which is based on the iPhone interface) is rumoured to use all-flash memory, meaning that Apple will need all the NAND it can get its hands on this year.
Meanwhile, ahead of the widescreen iPhone hitting Europe, Loop Rumors reports that Apple is planning to finally start selling movies through iTunes in the territory, something which has been long overdue happening.
MacRumors notes that Apple has also notified its music partners that they will be able to join EMI in selling DRM-free music over iTunes from next month. Is the music DRM dam about to burst?
Lastly, MacRumors also picks up on an Arstechnica interview with Dan Glickman of the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), who is opening up to the idea of allowing we punters to legally rip our DVDs to use on iPods, iPhones and other devices - so long as some kind of DRM system is retained - which is just confusing and pointless, we say.
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