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macblogz.com - 12/2/2008

Apple Premium Headphones Delayed For Design Improvements, Holiday Hype

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Sources have informed Macblogz that design quality problems have pushed back the release date of Apple’s premium headphones, also initiating a marketing move to raise hype of the $79 audiophile headphones just before the holidays. Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled premium in-ear ...

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