Apple to expand iTunes thanks to EU rules

There’s nothing like legislation opening up new business for you, and that’s exactly what Apple’s just been the beneficiary of. New EU rules force music rights collection agencies to offer online distribution rights on a pan-European basis.

Sounds complicated, but all it really means is Apple’s now free to open a ton of new iTunes stores across the world.

Apple’s already opened new iTunes App Stores to cater for the iPhone’s availability across Europe, but the new EU rules also mean it’ll be able to sell music through them too.

The EU wants to promote free trade across Europe, but in Apple’s case will open up a load of new markets to its digital music business.

It could also mean cheaper tunes for us Brits, since we’re currently limited to shopping from our own domestic store. Under the new laws, we’ll be able to shop around for the best deal.

Stay tuned for more as soon as we hear it.

TBC | £TBC | Apple (via 9to5Mac)

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