CHICAGO (Reuters) – Apple Computer Inc. (Nasdaq:AAPL – news) will make a slimmed-down version of its iTunes jukebox software that No. 2 cell phone maker Motorola Inc. (NYSE:MOT – news) will install on some wireless phones it will start selling in the first half of 2005, the companies said on Monday.
The world’s second-largest cell phone maker also introduced seven new wireless telephones that will be available in the second half of the year, including products aimed at helping corporate customers cut costs.
Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs (news – web sites) made the announcement via video conference at an event the night before Motorola’s annual analyst meeting in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois.
“Wouldn’t it be great if you could take a dozen of your favorite songs with you on your phone,” Jobs said.
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