[Star Traveler]

Here’s an article in reference to the issue here, and a direct quote from Apple on the issue, denying any DRM or other authentication...

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2343217,00.asp

[Swordmaker]

. . . direct quote from Apple on the issue, denying any DRM or other authentication. . .

Thought so.

[RayChuang88]

I don’t care what Apply denies, but if we see this same stunt happen when the iPod nano and classic are replaced this September they are going to run the risk of a lawsuit charging violation of the Clayton Antitrust Act—and it will be brought by a long list of third-party headphone manufacturers!