Sony U turn over MP3 files

Sony says its digital music players will now play MP3 format music tracks, and not just its own Atrac format. It is a major move for the electronics giant which has been criticised for only letting its own format be played.

The change of heart should help the company compete better with Apple's iPod and other portable digital music players which play MP3 music files.

A Sony spokesperson said new devices which will play both Atrac and MP3s would be launched later in the year.

It also plans to offer software to upgrade existing digital music players so they too can play MP3s.

Analysts IDC say the worldwide market for MP3 players will be worth $58bn (£32bn) by 2008.

Source: bbc.co.uk
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