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Nokia adds Microsoft's PlayReady DRM to upcoming devices

by Joshua Topolsky posted Aug 6th 2007 @ 10:23AM

Nokia appears to be making some interesting moves as of late. Following rumors that the company will hazard a foray into the world of digital music sales, the Finnish mobile manufacturer has signed a deal with Microsoft to utilize its PlayReady DRM scheme. The technology, which is file-format-independent, is specifically targeted for use with mobile devices, and is intended to strengthen "security" on a wide variety of content such as music, videos, games, ringtones, and images. The DRM is backwards compatible with the existing Windows Media 10 file management, and will be implemented on upcoming S60 and Series 40 Nokia devices beginning in 2008. It seems at least somewhat possible that this arrangement could be related to the recent whisperings of Nokia's iTunes-esque plans, as DRM has already been hinted at for the supposed forthcoming service. Perhaps on August 29th all will be revealed -- but only Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo knows for sure.

Microsoft announces new investments in mobile DRM

by Donald Melanson posted Apr 5th 2006 @ 5:42PM

Just in case you had any concerns that cellphone content wasn't secure enough, Microsoft has announced what the company is calling "significant investments" in DRM technologies for mobile devices. Details are a bit scarce, with no exact financial details, but Microsoft's Kevin Johnson, co-president of the Platforms & Services Division, said the move was made in response to demands from the company's wireless partners and, of course, to "give consumers what they want -- seamless experiences with premium content on a wide range of mobile devices." (See? This is all about what you want, after all.) Microsoft's Windows Media Digital Rights Management is currently the most widely used DRM in the world, with this latest move likely to only further solidify that position.