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# Apple & Softbank Develop iPod Cell Hybrid
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/apple_softbank_/
- Published: 2006-05-12T19:11:35.000Z
- Updated: 2006-05-12T19:11:35.000Z
- Description: Japanese telecom Softbank is working with Apple to develop mobile phones with built-in iPod music players according to reports. The cells would download songs from Apple’s iTunes Music Store. The. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2006/05/apple_softbank_.html]
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Japanese telecom Softbank is working with Apple to develop mobile phones with built-in iPod music players according to [reports](http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060512/tc%5Fnm/telecoms%5Fapple%5Fsoftbank%5Fdc;%5Fylt=AtLv5UJBhr8UGdIJUHZ5VEcHcggF;%5Fylu=X3oDMTBjMHVqMTQ4BHNlYwN5bnN1YmNhdA--?ref=hypebot.com). The cells would download songs from Apple’s iTunes Music Store. The two companies may have the hybrids on sale as early as this year.