Well, this would be an interesting turn of events, eh?

By far, iPods have been and are the most popular form of portable MP3 players. Small, technologically advanced, and very versitile, these devices are loved by kids, teens, and adults all around the world.

One of the main perks of the iPod is the use of iTunes, Apple's music directory system and store. Easy to use with a large selection of music and artists, videos, audiobooks, and podcasts, this system has revolutionized the music organizing and distributing industry.

However, this system may yet topple.

According to CNN and Apple, our favorite fruit-named company is considering boosting the prices to their products. Yes, you heard me right. More expensive iPods.

However, there is a catch.
They would do this only because of an idea being discussed now.
Unlimited free access to the iTunes directory.
Yup, you heard me right again.
All the songs you want, without paying.

Although $0.99 per song does not sound very expensive, it does build up.
Imagine, after a few clicks, you could download dozens of songs.
Granted, this idea has already been embraced by many illegal sites, but you can't always trust those files. Many are corrupted or broken.

iTunes has always proved itself to be reliable and efficient. Who says that service won't carry over?

Well, even though this sounds like an amazing idea, don't get your hopes high just yet. There are a few downsides.

If money is not being collected from the store, most artists will not be happy. Many will break their contract with Apple, therefore their songs will not be available for download.
And that's the same story with movies, music videos, audiobooks, and games.
This will disrupt the intricately-wound system of artists and their contracts.
But don't worry about podcasts, they're already free.

So even if iTunes does go free, the selection will very likely be greatly diminished. And what good would a free download be if your favorite band's songs are not available? Not much good at all.

Now, before you start debating me about whether this is actually happening, I do have a very reliable source. Don't give me any of that.

Anyways, we cannot be sure immediately as to whether this plan will be carried out. If it is confirmed and applied, yes, it would be much more convenient, especially for the enthusiastic music fan.
However, what effects would this plan wreak?

Don't expect a crack in the space-time-continuum, but do expect some interesting results.


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Special thanks to my older sister, who showed me this article.