Does Change at Apple Portend New Music Strategy?

Seven years after Apple snapped up his idea for a portable music player that worked with an online music store, iPod chief Tony Fadell is stepping down to spend more time with his family, as confirmed by Apple (AAPL) in a statement. Replacement Mark Papermaster is a chip expert and soon-to-be-former IBM (IBM) executive. His tenure could reflect a major shift in Apple’s approach to music.

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