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56cfb8e5234ae51400d9beeb | IPod | At the time the store was introduced, purchased audio files used the AAC format with added encryption, based on the FairPlay DRM system. Up to five authorized computers and an unlimited number of iPods could play the files. Burning the files with iTunes as an audio CD, then re-importing would create music files without... | What was the original format for purchased audio files on iTunes? | {
"text": [
"AAC"
],
"answer_start": [
69
]
} |
56cfb8e5234ae51400d9beec | IPod | At the time the store was introduced, purchased audio files used the AAC format with added encryption, based on the FairPlay DRM system. Up to five authorized computers and an unlimited number of iPods could play the files. Burning the files with iTunes as an audio CD, then re-importing would create music files without... | What was the name of the DRM system originally used by Apple and iTunes? | {
"text": [
"FairPlay"
],
"answer_start": [
116
]
} |
56cfb8e5234ae51400d9beed | IPod | At the time the store was introduced, purchased audio files used the AAC format with added encryption, based on the FairPlay DRM system. Up to five authorized computers and an unlimited number of iPods could play the files. Burning the files with iTunes as an audio CD, then re-importing would create music files without... | What was the name of the premium service that offered higher quality and DRM-free songs? | {
"text": [
"iTunes Plus"
],
"answer_start": [
512
]
} |
56cfb8e5234ae51400d9beef | IPod | At the time the store was introduced, purchased audio files used the AAC format with added encryption, based on the FairPlay DRM system. Up to five authorized computers and an unlimited number of iPods could play the files. Burning the files with iTunes as an audio CD, then re-importing would create music files without... | In what year was DRM completely eliminated from the iTunes offerings? | {
"text": [
"2009"
],
"answer_start": [
861
]
} |
56cc8b576d243a140015f023 | IPod | iPods cannot play music files from competing music stores that use rival-DRM technologies like Microsoft's protected WMA or RealNetworks' Helix DRM. Example stores include Napster and MSN Music. RealNetworks claims that Apple is creating problems for itself by using FairPlay to lock users into using the iTunes Store. S... | What are two stores which sell files with DRM not compatible with iPods? | {
"text": [
"Napster and MSN Music"
],
"answer_start": [
172
]
} |
56cc8b576d243a140015f025 | IPod | iPods cannot play music files from competing music stores that use rival-DRM technologies like Microsoft's protected WMA or RealNetworks' Helix DRM. Example stores include Napster and MSN Music. RealNetworks claims that Apple is creating problems for itself by using FairPlay to lock users into using the iTunes Store. S... | For what device's sales does Apple leverage the iTunes store? | {
"text": [
"iPods"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
56cfb97c234ae51400d9bf03 | IPod | iPods cannot play music files from competing music stores that use rival-DRM technologies like Microsoft's protected WMA or RealNetworks' Helix DRM. Example stores include Napster and MSN Music. RealNetworks claims that Apple is creating problems for itself by using FairPlay to lock users into using the iTunes Store. S... | The iPod can play music from other online stores as long as they don't contain what feature? | {
"text": [
"DRM"
],
"answer_start": [
73
]
} |
56cc911e6d243a140015f02a | IPod | Universal Music Group decided not to renew their contract with the iTunes Store on July 3, 2007. Universal will now supply iTunes in an 'at will' capacity. | What company ended its deal with Apple's music store in July of 2007? | {
"text": [
"Universal Music Group"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
56cc911e6d243a140015f02b | IPod | Universal Music Group decided not to renew their contract with the iTunes Store on July 3, 2007. Universal will now supply iTunes in an 'at will' capacity. | What entity did Universal have a contract with prior to July of 2007? | {
"text": [
"iTunes Store"
],
"answer_start": [
67
]
} |
56cfb99b234ae51400d9bf05 | IPod | Universal Music Group decided not to renew their contract with the iTunes Store on July 3, 2007. Universal will now supply iTunes in an 'at will' capacity. | In what year did Universal Music Group let their contract with iTunes lapse? | {
"text": [
"2007"
],
"answer_start": [
91
]
} |
56cc91b56d243a140015f030 | IPod | Apple debuted the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on September 5, 2007, in its Media Event entitled "The Beat Goes On...". This service allows users to access the Music Store from either an iPhone or an iPod Touch and download songs directly to the device that can be synced to the user's iTunes Library over a WiFi connection,... | What was the name of the event at which the iTunes Wi-Fi store was launched? | {
"text": [
"The Beat Goes On..."
],
"answer_start": [
94
]
} |
56cc91b56d243a140015f033 | IPod | Apple debuted the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on September 5, 2007, in its Media Event entitled "The Beat Goes On...". This service allows users to access the Music Store from either an iPhone or an iPod Touch and download songs directly to the device that can be synced to the user's iTunes Library over a WiFi connection,... | On what date was the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store launched? | {
"text": [
"September 5, 2007"
],
"answer_start": [
46
]
} |
56cfb9f7234ae51400d9bf0d | IPod | Apple debuted the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on September 5, 2007, in its Media Event entitled "The Beat Goes On...". This service allows users to access the Music Store from either an iPhone or an iPod Touch and download songs directly to the device that can be synced to the user's iTunes Library over a WiFi connection,... | In what year was the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store introduced? | {
"text": [
"2007"
],
"answer_start": [
59
]
} |
56cfb9f7234ae51400d9bf0e | IPod | Apple debuted the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on September 5, 2007, in its Media Event entitled "The Beat Goes On...". This service allows users to access the Music Store from either an iPhone or an iPod Touch and download songs directly to the device that can be synced to the user's iTunes Library over a WiFi connection,... | Which Apple device has the ability to sync with iTunes via the phone network? | {
"text": [
"iPhone"
],
"answer_start": [
183
]
} |
56cc92346d243a140015f038 | IPod | Video games are playable on various versions of iPods. The original iPod had the game Brick (originally invented by Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak) included as an easter egg hidden feature; later firmware versions added it as a menu option. Later revisions of the iPod added three more games: Parachute, Solitaire, and... | On what devices can video games be used? | {
"text": [
"iPods"
],
"answer_start": [
48
]
} |
56cc92346d243a140015f039 | IPod | Video games are playable on various versions of iPods. The original iPod had the game Brick (originally invented by Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak) included as an easter egg hidden feature; later firmware versions added it as a menu option. Later revisions of the iPod added three more games: Parachute, Solitaire, and... | What was included on the first iPod? | {
"text": [
"Brick"
],
"answer_start": [
86
]
} |
56cc92346d243a140015f03a | IPod | Video games are playable on various versions of iPods. The original iPod had the game Brick (originally invented by Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak) included as an easter egg hidden feature; later firmware versions added it as a menu option. Later revisions of the iPod added three more games: Parachute, Solitaire, and... | Who created Brick? | {
"text": [
"Steve Wozniak"
],
"answer_start": [
135
]
} |
56cc92346d243a140015f03b | IPod | Video games are playable on various versions of iPods. The original iPod had the game Brick (originally invented by Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak) included as an easter egg hidden feature; later firmware versions added it as a menu option. Later revisions of the iPod added three more games: Parachute, Solitaire, and... | What are three games, in addition to Brick, which have been included with the iPod? | {
"text": [
"Parachute, Solitaire, and Music Quiz"
],
"answer_start": [
295
]
} |
56cc92346d243a140015f03c | IPod | Video games are playable on various versions of iPods. The original iPod had the game Brick (originally invented by Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak) included as an easter egg hidden feature; later firmware versions added it as a menu option. Later revisions of the iPod added three more games: Parachute, Solitaire, and... | What is another phrase meaning hidden feature? | {
"text": [
"easter egg"
],
"answer_start": [
165
]
} |
56cfba3b234ae51400d9bf11 | IPod | Video games are playable on various versions of iPods. The original iPod had the game Brick (originally invented by Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak) included as an easter egg hidden feature; later firmware versions added it as a menu option. Later revisions of the iPod added three more games: Parachute, Solitaire, and... | What was the first, hidden game included with the original iPod? | {
"text": [
"Brick"
],
"answer_start": [
86
]
} |
56cfba3b234ae51400d9bf12 | IPod | Video games are playable on various versions of iPods. The original iPod had the game Brick (originally invented by Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak) included as an easter egg hidden feature; later firmware versions added it as a menu option. Later revisions of the iPod added three more games: Parachute, Solitaire, and... | What other games were later added to the original iPod? | {
"text": [
"Parachute, Solitaire, and Music Quiz"
],
"answer_start": [
295
]
} |
56cca2066d243a140015f042 | IPod | In September 2006, the iTunes Store began to offer additional games for purchase with the launch of iTunes 7, compatible with the fifth generation iPod with iPod software 1.2 or later. Those games were: Bejeweled, Cubis 2, Mahjong, Mini Golf, Pac-Man, Tetris, Texas Hold 'Em, Vortex, Asphalt 4: Elite Racing and Zuma. Ad... | In what year did the iTunes store begin allowing users to buy video games? | {
"text": [
"2006"
],
"answer_start": [
13
]
} |
56cca2066d243a140015f043 | IPod | In September 2006, the iTunes Store began to offer additional games for purchase with the launch of iTunes 7, compatible with the fifth generation iPod with iPod software 1.2 or later. Those games were: Bejeweled, Cubis 2, Mahjong, Mini Golf, Pac-Man, Tetris, Texas Hold 'Em, Vortex, Asphalt 4: Elite Racing and Zuma. Ad... | Which version of iTunes was introduced with the ability to purchase games? | {
"text": [
"iTunes 7"
],
"answer_start": [
100
]
} |
56cca2066d243a140015f045 | IPod | In September 2006, the iTunes Store began to offer additional games for purchase with the launch of iTunes 7, compatible with the fifth generation iPod with iPod software 1.2 or later. Those games were: Bejeweled, Cubis 2, Mahjong, Mini Golf, Pac-Man, Tetris, Texas Hold 'Em, Vortex, Asphalt 4: Elite Racing and Zuma. Ad... | What was the first generation of iPod Classic on which games like Mahjong and Tetris could be played? | {
"text": [
"5th generation"
],
"answer_start": [
390
]
} |
56cca2066d243a140015f046 | IPod | In September 2006, the iTunes Store began to offer additional games for purchase with the launch of iTunes 7, compatible with the fifth generation iPod with iPod software 1.2 or later. Those games were: Bejeweled, Cubis 2, Mahjong, Mini Golf, Pac-Man, Tetris, Texas Hold 'Em, Vortex, Asphalt 4: Elite Racing and Zuma. Ad... | On which generation of iPod Nano can games be played? | {
"text": [
"4th generation"
],
"answer_start": [
434
]
} |
56cfba85234ae51400d9bf15 | IPod | In September 2006, the iTunes Store began to offer additional games for purchase with the launch of iTunes 7, compatible with the fifth generation iPod with iPod software 1.2 or later. Those games were: Bejeweled, Cubis 2, Mahjong, Mini Golf, Pac-Man, Tetris, Texas Hold 'Em, Vortex, Asphalt 4: Elite Racing and Zuma. Ad... | In what year did iTunes 7 launch, along with a plethora of additional games? | {
"text": [
"2006"
],
"answer_start": [
13
]
} |
56cfba85234ae51400d9bf16 | IPod | In September 2006, the iTunes Store began to offer additional games for purchase with the launch of iTunes 7, compatible with the fifth generation iPod with iPod software 1.2 or later. Those games were: Bejeweled, Cubis 2, Mahjong, Mini Golf, Pac-Man, Tetris, Texas Hold 'Em, Vortex, Asphalt 4: Elite Racing and Zuma. Ad... | Which generation iPod was required to enjoy the new games available on iTunes 7? | {
"text": [
"fifth"
],
"answer_start": [
130
]
} |
56cca27d6d243a140015f04c | IPod | With third parties like Namco, Square Enix, Electronic Arts, Sega, and Hudson Soft all making games for the iPod, Apple's MP3 player has taken steps towards entering the video game handheld console market. Even video game magazines like GamePro and EGM have reviewed and rated most of their games as of late. | What are the names of companies producing video games for Apple's MP3 player? | {
"text": [
"Namco, Square Enix, Electronic Arts, Sega, and Hudson Soft"
],
"answer_start": [
24
]
} |
56cca27d6d243a140015f04d | IPod | With third parties like Namco, Square Enix, Electronic Arts, Sega, and Hudson Soft all making games for the iPod, Apple's MP3 player has taken steps towards entering the video game handheld console market. Even video game magazines like GamePro and EGM have reviewed and rated most of their games as of late. | What market can Apple participate in now that it has a variety of games available for iPod? | {
"text": [
"video game handheld console market"
],
"answer_start": [
170
]
} |
56cca27d6d243a140015f04e | IPod | With third parties like Namco, Square Enix, Electronic Arts, Sega, and Hudson Soft all making games for the iPod, Apple's MP3 player has taken steps towards entering the video game handheld console market. Even video game magazines like GamePro and EGM have reviewed and rated most of their games as of late. | What two publications have covered iPod games? | {
"text": [
"GamePro and EGM"
],
"answer_start": [
237
]
} |
56cca3676d243a140015f052 | IPod | The games are in the form of .ipg files, which are actually .zip archives in disguise[citation needed]. When unzipped, they reveal executable files along with common audio and image files, leading to the possibility of third party games. Apple has not publicly released a software development kit (SDK) for iPod-specific... | What format is used for iPod game files? | {
"text": [
".ipg"
],
"answer_start": [
29
]
} |
56cca3676d243a140015f053 | IPod | The games are in the form of .ipg files, which are actually .zip archives in disguise[citation needed]. When unzipped, they reveal executable files along with common audio and image files, leading to the possibility of third party games. Apple has not publicly released a software development kit (SDK) for iPod-specific... | What file format is being covered up by the use of ipg files? | {
"text": [
".zip"
],
"answer_start": [
60
]
} |
56cca3676d243a140015f054 | IPod | The games are in the form of .ipg files, which are actually .zip archives in disguise[citation needed]. When unzipped, they reveal executable files along with common audio and image files, leading to the possibility of third party games. Apple has not publicly released a software development kit (SDK) for iPod-specific... | What does SDK stand for? | {
"text": [
"software development kit"
],
"answer_start": [
272
]
} |
56cca3676d243a140015f055 | IPod | The games are in the form of .ipg files, which are actually .zip archives in disguise[citation needed]. When unzipped, they reveal executable files along with common audio and image files, leading to the possibility of third party games. Apple has not publicly released a software development kit (SDK) for iPod-specific... | What is the only operating system on which iPhone SDK-made games can be played? | {
"text": [
"iOS"
],
"answer_start": [
397
]
} |
56cfbaed234ae51400d9bf23 | IPod | The games are in the form of .ipg files, which are actually .zip archives in disguise[citation needed]. When unzipped, they reveal executable files along with common audio and image files, leading to the possibility of third party games. Apple has not publicly released a software development kit (SDK) for iPod-specific... | What file format are iPod games distributed in? | {
"text": [
".ipg"
],
"answer_start": [
29
]
} |
56cfbaed234ae51400d9bf24 | IPod | The games are in the form of .ipg files, which are actually .zip archives in disguise[citation needed]. When unzipped, they reveal executable files along with common audio and image files, leading to the possibility of third party games. Apple has not publicly released a software development kit (SDK) for iPod-specific... | An app produced with the iPhone SDK can only run on what devices? | {
"text": [
"iPod Touch and iPhone"
],
"answer_start": [
408
]
} |
56cfbaed234ae51400d9bf25 | IPod | The games are in the form of .ipg files, which are actually .zip archives in disguise[citation needed]. When unzipped, they reveal executable files along with common audio and image files, leading to the possibility of third party games. Apple has not publicly released a software development kit (SDK) for iPod-specific... | Is the Apple SDK available to third-party game publishers? | {
"text": [
"not"
],
"answer_start": [
248
]
} |
56cd59a162d2951400fa652a | IPod | Unlike many other MP3 players, simply copying audio or video files to the drive with a typical file management application will not allow an iPod to properly access them. The user must use software that has been specifically designed to transfer media files to iPods, so that the files are playable and viewable. Usually... | What kind program is commonly used to move files between iTunes and an iPod? | {
"text": [
"iTunes"
],
"answer_start": [
321
]
} |
56cd59a162d2951400fa652b | IPod | Unlike many other MP3 players, simply copying audio or video files to the drive with a typical file management application will not allow an iPod to properly access them. The user must use software that has been specifically designed to transfer media files to iPods, so that the files are playable and viewable. Usually... | What kind of other applications enable communication between iTunes and an iPod? | {
"text": [
"third-party"
],
"answer_start": [
393
]
} |
56cfc4d6234ae51400d9bf4b | IPod | Unlike many other MP3 players, simply copying audio or video files to the drive with a typical file management application will not allow an iPod to properly access them. The user must use software that has been specifically designed to transfer media files to iPods, so that the files are playable and viewable. Usually... | Rather than copying media files directly to it, what software must be used for this purpose so that they are accessible? | {
"text": [
"iTunes"
],
"answer_start": [
321
]
} |
56cd5a7362d2951400fa652f | IPod | iTunes 7 and above can transfer purchased media of the iTunes Store from an iPod to a computer, provided that computer containing the DRM protected media is authorized to play it. | What kind of security determines if files moved to a computer can be played? | {
"text": [
"DRM"
],
"answer_start": [
134
]
} |
56cfc516234ae51400d9bf4d | IPod | iTunes 7 and above can transfer purchased media of the iTunes Store from an iPod to a computer, provided that computer containing the DRM protected media is authorized to play it. | What minimum version of iTunes is required to transfer purchased media from an iPod to an authorized computer? | {
"text": [
"iTunes 7"
],
"answer_start": [
0
]
} |
56cd5d3a62d2951400fa653c | IPod | Media files are stored on an iPod in a hidden folder, along with a proprietary database file. The hidden content can be accessed on the host operating system by enabling hidden files to be shown. The media files can then be recovered manually by copying the files or folders off the iPod. Many third-party applications a... | In what kind of folder are files located in the iPod? | {
"text": [
"hidden"
],
"answer_start": [
39
]
} |
56cd5d3a62d2951400fa653d | IPod | Media files are stored on an iPod in a hidden folder, along with a proprietary database file. The hidden content can be accessed on the host operating system by enabling hidden files to be shown. The media files can then be recovered manually by copying the files or folders off the iPod. Many third-party applications a... | On what kind of operating system can hidden iPod files be accessed? | {
"text": [
"host"
],
"answer_start": [
136
]
} |
56cd5d3a62d2951400fa653e | IPod | Media files are stored on an iPod in a hidden folder, along with a proprietary database file. The hidden content can be accessed on the host operating system by enabling hidden files to be shown. The media files can then be recovered manually by copying the files or folders off the iPod. Many third-party applications a... | What method of file recovery is used to retrieve data from the iPod? | {
"text": [
"manual"
],
"answer_start": [
234
]
} |
56cd5df262d2951400fa6542 | IPod | In 2005, Apple faced two lawsuits claiming patent infringement by the iPod line and its associated technologies: Advanced Audio Devices claimed the iPod line breached its patent on a "music jukebox", while a Hong Kong-based IP portfolio company called Pat-rights filed a suit claiming that Apple's FairPlay technology br... | In what year did Apple face multiple intellectual property lawsuits? | {
"text": [
"2005"
],
"answer_start": [
3
]
} |
56cd5df262d2951400fa6543 | IPod | In 2005, Apple faced two lawsuits claiming patent infringement by the iPod line and its associated technologies: Advanced Audio Devices claimed the iPod line breached its patent on a "music jukebox", while a Hong Kong-based IP portfolio company called Pat-rights filed a suit claiming that Apple's FairPlay technology br... | What did the 2005 lawsuits accuse Apple of doing? | {
"text": [
"patent infringement"
],
"answer_start": [
43
]
} |
56cd5df262d2951400fa6545 | IPod | In 2005, Apple faced two lawsuits claiming patent infringement by the iPod line and its associated technologies: Advanced Audio Devices claimed the iPod line breached its patent on a "music jukebox", while a Hong Kong-based IP portfolio company called Pat-rights filed a suit claiming that Apple's FairPlay technology br... | What other companies were named in the suit filed by Pat-rights? | {
"text": [
"Sony, RealNetworks, Napster, and Musicmatch"
],
"answer_start": [
426
]
} |
56cd5df262d2951400fa6546 | IPod | In 2005, Apple faced two lawsuits claiming patent infringement by the iPod line and its associated technologies: Advanced Audio Devices claimed the iPod line breached its patent on a "music jukebox", while a Hong Kong-based IP portfolio company called Pat-rights filed a suit claiming that Apple's FairPlay technology br... | On whose behalf did Pat-rights take Apple to court? | {
"text": [
"Ho Keung Tse"
],
"answer_start": [
355
]
} |
56cfd4b6234ae51400d9bf67 | IPod | In 2005, Apple faced two lawsuits claiming patent infringement by the iPod line and its associated technologies: Advanced Audio Devices claimed the iPod line breached its patent on a "music jukebox", while a Hong Kong-based IP portfolio company called Pat-rights filed a suit claiming that Apple's FairPlay technology br... | Which company sued Apple for breach of a "music jukebox" patent in 2005? | {
"text": [
"Advanced Audio Devices"
],
"answer_start": [
113
]
} |
56cfd4b6234ae51400d9bf68 | IPod | In 2005, Apple faced two lawsuits claiming patent infringement by the iPod line and its associated technologies: Advanced Audio Devices claimed the iPod line breached its patent on a "music jukebox", while a Hong Kong-based IP portfolio company called Pat-rights filed a suit claiming that Apple's FairPlay technology br... | Which Apple technology did Pat-rights complain breached their patent in a lawsuit? | {
"text": [
"FairPlay"
],
"answer_start": [
298
]
} |
56cd66bc62d2951400fa6574 | IPod | Apple's application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a patent on "rotational user inputs", as used on the iPod interface, received a third "non-final rejection" (NFR) in August 2005. Also in August 2005, Creative Technology, one of Apple's main rivals in the MP3 player market, announced that it held... | What interface component did Apple attempt to patent in 2005? | {
"text": [
"rotational user inputs"
],
"answer_start": [
86
]
} |
56cd66bc62d2951400fa6575 | IPod | Apple's application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a patent on "rotational user inputs", as used on the iPod interface, received a third "non-final rejection" (NFR) in August 2005. Also in August 2005, Creative Technology, one of Apple's main rivals in the MP3 player market, announced that it held... | When did Apple receive a decision on its attempt to patent rotational user inputs? | {
"text": [
"August 2005"
],
"answer_start": [
190
]
} |
56cd66bc62d2951400fa6576 | IPod | Apple's application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a patent on "rotational user inputs", as used on the iPod interface, received a third "non-final rejection" (NFR) in August 2005. Also in August 2005, Creative Technology, one of Apple's main rivals in the MP3 player market, announced that it held... | Which competitor sued Apple over rights to part of the software user interface? | {
"text": [
"Creative Technology"
],
"answer_start": [
224
]
} |
56cd66bc62d2951400fa6577 | IPod | Apple's application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a patent on "rotational user inputs", as used on the iPod interface, received a third "non-final rejection" (NFR) in August 2005. Also in August 2005, Creative Technology, one of Apple's main rivals in the MP3 player market, announced that it held... | What was the name of the patent over which Creative asserted its ownership? | {
"text": [
"Zen Patent"
],
"answer_start": [
432
]
} |
56cd66bc62d2951400fa6578 | IPod | Apple's application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a patent on "rotational user inputs", as used on the iPod interface, received a third "non-final rejection" (NFR) in August 2005. Also in August 2005, Creative Technology, one of Apple's main rivals in the MP3 player market, announced that it held... | From which entity did Creative request an investigation into Apple importing their devices to the US? | {
"text": [
"United States International Trade Commission"
],
"answer_start": [
634
]
} |
56cfd515234ae51400d9bf6b | IPod | Apple's application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a patent on "rotational user inputs", as used on the iPod interface, received a third "non-final rejection" (NFR) in August 2005. Also in August 2005, Creative Technology, one of Apple's main rivals in the MP3 player market, announced that it held... | What interface feature did Apple unsuccessfully try to patent? | {
"text": [
"rotational user inputs"
],
"answer_start": [
86
]
} |
56cfd515234ae51400d9bf6c | IPod | Apple's application to the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a patent on "rotational user inputs", as used on the iPod interface, received a third "non-final rejection" (NFR) in August 2005. Also in August 2005, Creative Technology, one of Apple's main rivals in the MP3 player market, announced that it held... | Which rival company sued Apple in 2005 and 2006? | {
"text": [
"Creative Technology"
],
"answer_start": [
224
]
} |
56cd673a62d2951400fa657e | IPod | On August 24, 2006, Apple and Creative announced a broad settlement to end their legal disputes. Apple will pay Creative US$100 million for a paid-up license, to use Creative's awarded patent in all Apple products. As part of the agreement, Apple will recoup part of its payment, if Creative is successful in licensing t... | When did Creative and Apple come to an agreement over their intellectual property issues? | {
"text": [
"August 24, 2006"
],
"answer_start": [
3
]
} |
56cd673a62d2951400fa657f | IPod | On August 24, 2006, Apple and Creative announced a broad settlement to end their legal disputes. Apple will pay Creative US$100 million for a paid-up license, to use Creative's awarded patent in all Apple products. As part of the agreement, Apple will recoup part of its payment, if Creative is successful in licensing t... | How much money did Apple have to pay to Creative as a result of their agreement? | {
"text": [
"$100 million"
],
"answer_start": [
123
]
} |
56cd673a62d2951400fa6580 | IPod | On August 24, 2006, Apple and Creative announced a broad settlement to end their legal disputes. Apple will pay Creative US$100 million for a paid-up license, to use Creative's awarded patent in all Apple products. As part of the agreement, Apple will recoup part of its payment, if Creative is successful in licensing t... | What program did Creative join in order to make iPod peripherals? | {
"text": [
"Made for iPod"
],
"answer_start": [
412
]
} |
56cfd66d234ae51400d9bf6f | IPod | On August 24, 2006, Apple and Creative announced a broad settlement to end their legal disputes. Apple will pay Creative US$100 million for a paid-up license, to use Creative's awarded patent in all Apple products. As part of the agreement, Apple will recoup part of its payment, if Creative is successful in licensing t... | How much did Apple pay to Creative Technologies to settle their 2006 suit? | {
"text": [
"$100 million"
],
"answer_start": [
123
]
} |
56cfd66d234ae51400d9bf70 | IPod | On August 24, 2006, Apple and Creative announced a broad settlement to end their legal disputes. Apple will pay Creative US$100 million for a paid-up license, to use Creative's awarded patent in all Apple products. As part of the agreement, Apple will recoup part of its payment, if Creative is successful in licensing t... | What's the name of the program by which 3rd parties sell iPod accessories? | {
"text": [
"the Made for iPod program"
],
"answer_start": [
408
]
} |
56cd67e662d2951400fa6584 | IPod | Since October 2004, the iPod line has dominated digital music player sales in the United States, with over 90% of the market for hard drive-based players and over 70% of the market for all types of players. During the year from January 2004 to January 2005, the high rate of sales caused its U.S. market share to increas... | What share of the US digital music player market does iPod hold? | {
"text": [
"90%"
],
"answer_start": [
107
]
} |
56cd67e662d2951400fa6585 | IPod | Since October 2004, the iPod line has dominated digital music player sales in the United States, with over 90% of the market for hard drive-based players and over 70% of the market for all types of players. During the year from January 2004 to January 2005, the high rate of sales caused its U.S. market share to increas... | When did iPod become the leader in digital music device sales? | {
"text": [
"2004"
],
"answer_start": [
14
]
} |
56cd67e662d2951400fa6586 | IPod | Since October 2004, the iPod line has dominated digital music player sales in the United States, with over 90% of the market for hard drive-based players and over 70% of the market for all types of players. During the year from January 2004 to January 2005, the high rate of sales caused its U.S. market share to increas... | How much of the market did iPod claim as of January 2007? | {
"text": [
"72.7%"
],
"answer_start": [
441
]
} |
56cd67e662d2951400fa6587 | IPod | Since October 2004, the iPod line has dominated digital music player sales in the United States, with over 90% of the market for hard drive-based players and over 70% of the market for all types of players. During the year from January 2004 to January 2005, the high rate of sales caused its U.S. market share to increas... | Who reported Apple's market share in 2007? | {
"text": [
"Bloomberg Online"
],
"answer_start": [
460
]
} |
56cfd6f8234ae51400d9bf73 | IPod | Since October 2004, the iPod line has dominated digital music player sales in the United States, with over 90% of the market for hard drive-based players and over 70% of the market for all types of players. During the year from January 2004 to January 2005, the high rate of sales caused its U.S. market share to increas... | Approximately what percentage of the hard drive-based music player sales does iPod have since 2004? | {
"text": [
"90%"
],
"answer_start": [
107
]
} |
56cfd6f8234ae51400d9bf74 | IPod | Since October 2004, the iPod line has dominated digital music player sales in the United States, with over 90% of the market for hard drive-based players and over 70% of the market for all types of players. During the year from January 2004 to January 2005, the high rate of sales caused its U.S. market share to increas... | Approximately what percentage of the overall music player market does the iPod line have? | {
"text": [
"70%"
],
"answer_start": [
163
]
} |
56cfd6f8234ae51400d9bf75 | IPod | Since October 2004, the iPod line has dominated digital music player sales in the United States, with over 90% of the market for hard drive-based players and over 70% of the market for all types of players. During the year from January 2004 to January 2005, the high rate of sales caused its U.S. market share to increas... | What did the iPod's US market share peak at in 2005? | {
"text": [
"74%"
],
"answer_start": [
390
]
} |
56cd687562d2951400fa6592 | IPod | On January 8, 2004, Hewlett-Packard (HP) announced that they would sell HP-branded iPods under a license agreement from Apple. Several new retail channels were used—including Wal-Mart—and these iPods eventually made up 5% of all iPod sales. In July 2005, HP stopped selling iPods due to unfavorable terms and conditions ... | When did HP unveil their own edition of the iPod? | {
"text": [
"January 8, 2004"
],
"answer_start": [
3
]
} |
56cd687562d2951400fa6593 | IPod | On January 8, 2004, Hewlett-Packard (HP) announced that they would sell HP-branded iPods under a license agreement from Apple. Several new retail channels were used—including Wal-Mart—and these iPods eventually made up 5% of all iPod sales. In July 2005, HP stopped selling iPods due to unfavorable terms and conditions ... | What does HP stand for? | {
"text": [
"Hewlett-Packard"
],
"answer_start": [
20
]
} |
56cd687562d2951400fa6594 | IPod | On January 8, 2004, Hewlett-Packard (HP) announced that they would sell HP-branded iPods under a license agreement from Apple. Several new retail channels were used—including Wal-Mart—and these iPods eventually made up 5% of all iPod sales. In July 2005, HP stopped selling iPods due to unfavorable terms and conditions ... | What major retailer sold HP-branded iPod devices? | {
"text": [
"Wal-Mart"
],
"answer_start": [
175
]
} |
56cd687562d2951400fa6595 | IPod | On January 8, 2004, Hewlett-Packard (HP) announced that they would sell HP-branded iPods under a license agreement from Apple. Several new retail channels were used—including Wal-Mart—and these iPods eventually made up 5% of all iPod sales. In July 2005, HP stopped selling iPods due to unfavorable terms and conditions ... | HP-branded iPods accounted for what share of iPod purchases? | {
"text": [
"5%"
],
"answer_start": [
219
]
} |
56cd687562d2951400fa6596 | IPod | On January 8, 2004, Hewlett-Packard (HP) announced that they would sell HP-branded iPods under a license agreement from Apple. Several new retail channels were used—including Wal-Mart—and these iPods eventually made up 5% of all iPod sales. In July 2005, HP stopped selling iPods due to unfavorable terms and conditions ... | What kind of terms and conditions led HP to leave the iPod market? | {
"text": [
"unfavorable"
],
"answer_start": [
287
]
} |
56cfd727234ae51400d9bf79 | IPod | On January 8, 2004, Hewlett-Packard (HP) announced that they would sell HP-branded iPods under a license agreement from Apple. Several new retail channels were used—including Wal-Mart—and these iPods eventually made up 5% of all iPod sales. In July 2005, HP stopped selling iPods due to unfavorable terms and conditions ... | Which computer company sold iPods from 2004-05 as part of a license agreement with Apple? | {
"text": [
"HP"
],
"answer_start": [
37
]
} |
56cd73af62d2951400fa65c4 | IPod | On April 9, 2007, it was announced that Apple had sold its one-hundred millionth iPod, making it the biggest selling digital music player of all time. In April 2007, Apple reported second quarter revenue of US$5.2 billion, of which 32% was made from iPod sales. Apple and several industry analysts suggest that iPod user... | How many iPods did Apple reveal it sold in April of 2007? | {
"text": [
"hundred million"
],
"answer_start": [
63
]
} |
56cd73af62d2951400fa65c5 | IPod | On April 9, 2007, it was announced that Apple had sold its one-hundred millionth iPod, making it the biggest selling digital music player of all time. In April 2007, Apple reported second quarter revenue of US$5.2 billion, of which 32% was made from iPod sales. Apple and several industry analysts suggest that iPod user... | How much of Apple's revenue was generated by iPod purchases in Q2 of 2007? | {
"text": [
"32%"
],
"answer_start": [
232
]
} |
56cd73af62d2951400fa65c6 | IPod | On April 9, 2007, it was announced that Apple had sold its one-hundred millionth iPod, making it the biggest selling digital music player of all time. In April 2007, Apple reported second quarter revenue of US$5.2 billion, of which 32% was made from iPod sales. Apple and several industry analysts suggest that iPod user... | What is an item that owners of iPods may also purchase? | {
"text": [
"Mac computers"
],
"answer_start": [
374
]
} |
56cd73af62d2951400fa65c7 | IPod | On April 9, 2007, it was announced that Apple had sold its one-hundred millionth iPod, making it the biggest selling digital music player of all time. In April 2007, Apple reported second quarter revenue of US$5.2 billion, of which 32% was made from iPod sales. Apple and several industry analysts suggest that iPod user... | How much revenue did Apple announce for Q2 2007? | {
"text": [
"$5.2 billion"
],
"answer_start": [
209
]
} |
56d12cc017492d1400aabb58 | IPod | On April 9, 2007, it was announced that Apple had sold its one-hundred millionth iPod, making it the biggest selling digital music player of all time. In April 2007, Apple reported second quarter revenue of US$5.2 billion, of which 32% was made from iPod sales. Apple and several industry analysts suggest that iPod user... | In which year did Apple top sales of 100,000,000 iPods? | {
"text": [
"2007"
],
"answer_start": [
12
]
} |
56d12cc017492d1400aabb59 | IPod | On April 9, 2007, it was announced that Apple had sold its one-hundred millionth iPod, making it the biggest selling digital music player of all time. In April 2007, Apple reported second quarter revenue of US$5.2 billion, of which 32% was made from iPod sales. Apple and several industry analysts suggest that iPod user... | As of 2007, what percentage of Apple's revenue came from iPod sales? | {
"text": [
"32%"
],
"answer_start": [
232
]
} |
56cd742662d2951400fa65d4 | IPod | On October 22, 2007, Apple reported quarterly revenue of US$6.22 billion, of which 30.69% came from Apple notebook sales, 19.22% from desktop sales and 26% from iPod sales. Apple's 2007 year revenue increased to US$24.01 billion with US$3.5 billion in profits. Apple ended the fiscal year 2007 with US$15.4 billion in ca... | What was Apple's revenue for Q3 2007? | {
"text": [
"$6.22 billion"
],
"answer_start": [
59
]
} |
56cd742662d2951400fa65d5 | IPod | On October 22, 2007, Apple reported quarterly revenue of US$6.22 billion, of which 30.69% came from Apple notebook sales, 19.22% from desktop sales and 26% from iPod sales. Apple's 2007 year revenue increased to US$24.01 billion with US$3.5 billion in profits. Apple ended the fiscal year 2007 with US$15.4 billion in ca... | Desktop computers made up how much of Apple's revenue in the third quarter of 2007? | {
"text": [
"19.22%"
],
"answer_start": [
122
]
} |
56cd742662d2951400fa65d6 | IPod | On October 22, 2007, Apple reported quarterly revenue of US$6.22 billion, of which 30.69% came from Apple notebook sales, 19.22% from desktop sales and 26% from iPod sales. Apple's 2007 year revenue increased to US$24.01 billion with US$3.5 billion in profits. Apple ended the fiscal year 2007 with US$15.4 billion in ca... | How much money did Apple make in 2007? | {
"text": [
"$3.5 billion"
],
"answer_start": [
236
]
} |
56cd742662d2951400fa65d7 | IPod | On October 22, 2007, Apple reported quarterly revenue of US$6.22 billion, of which 30.69% came from Apple notebook sales, 19.22% from desktop sales and 26% from iPod sales. Apple's 2007 year revenue increased to US$24.01 billion with US$3.5 billion in profits. Apple ended the fiscal year 2007 with US$15.4 billion in ca... | What was the value of Apple's cash assets at the end of 2007? | {
"text": [
"$15.4 billion"
],
"answer_start": [
301
]
} |
56d12d1e17492d1400aabb64 | IPod | On October 22, 2007, Apple reported quarterly revenue of US$6.22 billion, of which 30.69% came from Apple notebook sales, 19.22% from desktop sales and 26% from iPod sales. Apple's 2007 year revenue increased to US$24.01 billion with US$3.5 billion in profits. Apple ended the fiscal year 2007 with US$15.4 billion in ca... | With the help of strong iPod sales, how much profit did they turn in 2007? | {
"text": [
"$3.5 billion"
],
"answer_start": [
236
]
} |
56cd788162d2951400fa65e6 | IPod | On January 22, 2008, Apple reported the best quarter revenue and earnings in Apple's history so far. Apple posted record revenue of US$9.6 billion and record net quarterly profit of US$1.58 billion. 42% of Apple's revenue for the First fiscal quarter of 2008 came from iPod sales, followed by 21% from notebook sales and... | When did Apple reveal it had achieved its highest quarterly earnings to date? | {
"text": [
"January 22, 2008"
],
"answer_start": [
3
]
} |
56cd788162d2951400fa65e7 | IPod | On January 22, 2008, Apple reported the best quarter revenue and earnings in Apple's history so far. Apple posted record revenue of US$9.6 billion and record net quarterly profit of US$1.58 billion. 42% of Apple's revenue for the First fiscal quarter of 2008 came from iPod sales, followed by 21% from notebook sales and... | What was Apple's highest quarterly profit as of Q1 2008? | {
"text": [
"$1.58 billion"
],
"answer_start": [
184
]
} |
56cd788162d2951400fa65e8 | IPod | On January 22, 2008, Apple reported the best quarter revenue and earnings in Apple's history so far. Apple posted record revenue of US$9.6 billion and record net quarterly profit of US$1.58 billion. 42% of Apple's revenue for the First fiscal quarter of 2008 came from iPod sales, followed by 21% from notebook sales and... | How much of Apple's revenue resulted from purchases of laptop computers in Q1 2008? | {
"text": [
"21%"
],
"answer_start": [
293
]
} |
56d12dc117492d1400aabb76 | IPod | On January 22, 2008, Apple reported the best quarter revenue and earnings in Apple's history so far. Apple posted record revenue of US$9.6 billion and record net quarterly profit of US$1.58 billion. 42% of Apple's revenue for the First fiscal quarter of 2008 came from iPod sales, followed by 21% from notebook sales and... | What percentage of Apples revenue in 1Q08 came from iPods, more than doubling the percentage of notebook sales? | {
"text": [
"42%"
],
"answer_start": [
199
]
} |
56cd796762d2951400fa65ed | IPod | On October 21, 2008, Apple reported that only 14.21% of total revenue for fiscal quarter 4 of year 2008 came from iPods. At the September 9, 2009 keynote presentation at the Apple Event, Phil Schiller announced total cumulative sales of iPods exceeded 220 million. The continual decline of iPod sales since 2009 has not ... | Who was Chief Financial Officer of Apple in July of 2009? | {
"text": [
"Peter Oppenheimer"
],
"answer_start": [
384
]
} |
56cd796762d2951400fa65ef | IPod | On October 21, 2008, Apple reported that only 14.21% of total revenue for fiscal quarter 4 of year 2008 came from iPods. At the September 9, 2009 keynote presentation at the Apple Event, Phil Schiller announced total cumulative sales of iPods exceeded 220 million. The continual decline of iPod sales since 2009 has not ... | From what year did iPod purchases begin to continuously decline? | {
"text": [
"2009"
],
"answer_start": [
141
]
} |
56cd796762d2951400fa65f0 | IPod | On October 21, 2008, Apple reported that only 14.21% of total revenue for fiscal quarter 4 of year 2008 came from iPods. At the September 9, 2009 keynote presentation at the Apple Event, Phil Schiller announced total cumulative sales of iPods exceeded 220 million. The continual decline of iPod sales since 2009 has not ... | How much revenue did iPod sales account for in Q4 2008? | {
"text": [
"14.21%"
],
"answer_start": [
46
]
} |
56d12e4917492d1400aabb84 | IPod | On October 21, 2008, Apple reported that only 14.21% of total revenue for fiscal quarter 4 of year 2008 came from iPods. At the September 9, 2009 keynote presentation at the Apple Event, Phil Schiller announced total cumulative sales of iPods exceeded 220 million. The continual decline of iPod sales since 2009 has not ... | Approximately how many total iPods had been sold by late 2009? | {
"text": [
"220 million"
],
"answer_start": [
252
]
} |
56d12e4917492d1400aabb86 | IPod | On October 21, 2008, Apple reported that only 14.21% of total revenue for fiscal quarter 4 of year 2008 came from iPods. At the September 9, 2009 keynote presentation at the Apple Event, Phil Schiller announced total cumulative sales of iPods exceeded 220 million. The continual decline of iPod sales since 2009 has not ... | Which was the first year since iPod's introduction that no new model was released? | {
"text": [
"2013"
],
"answer_start": [
646
]
} |
56cd7a3f62d2951400fa6600 | IPod | iPods have won several awards ranging from engineering excellence,[not in citation given] to most innovative audio product, to fourth best computer product of 2006. iPods often receive favorable reviews; scoring on looks, clean design, and ease of use. PC World says that iPod line has "altered the landscape for portabl... | What rank did iPod achieve among various computer products in 2006? | {
"text": [
"fourth"
],
"answer_start": [
127
]
} |
56cd7a3f62d2951400fa6601 | IPod | iPods have won several awards ranging from engineering excellence,[not in citation given] to most innovative audio product, to fourth best computer product of 2006. iPods often receive favorable reviews; scoring on looks, clean design, and ease of use. PC World says that iPod line has "altered the landscape for portabl... | What kind of reviews do iPods tend to get? | {
"text": [
"favorable"
],
"answer_start": [
185
]
} |
56cd7a3f62d2951400fa6602 | IPod | iPods have won several awards ranging from engineering excellence,[not in citation given] to most innovative audio product, to fourth best computer product of 2006. iPods often receive favorable reviews; scoring on looks, clean design, and ease of use. PC World says that iPod line has "altered the landscape for portabl... | What two companies use the AAC format for music files? | {
"text": [
"Sony Ericsson and Nokia"
],
"answer_start": [
535
]
} |
56cd7a3f62d2951400fa6603 | IPod | iPods have won several awards ranging from engineering excellence,[not in citation given] to most innovative audio product, to fourth best computer product of 2006. iPods often receive favorable reviews; scoring on looks, clean design, and ease of use. PC World says that iPod line has "altered the landscape for portabl... | What file format is not supported by Sony Ericsson and Nokia? | {
"text": [
"WMA"
],
"answer_start": [
593
]
} |
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