NOKIA SHUTS DOWN OVI MUSIC UNLIMITED SERVICE

Citing lack of interest by consumers Nokia will be shutting down its Ovi Music Unlimited, aka Comes with Music, service except for in Brazil, China and South Africa. Reuters reports that the use of DRM to lock down content to less-than-cutting-edge devices was a major stumbling block in the rollout of what was originally supposed to be a major iTunes competitor. Those who are already signed up will continue to have access to their music libraries indefinitely, but won't be able to access new tracks once their current subscription expires.