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Apple Slip-Up A Further Hint At Imminent iTunes Movie Rental Offering?

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An apparent slip-up on iTunes Store’s customer complaints facility seems to lend further credence to earlier reports Apple (NSDQ:AAPL) will unveil a movie rental service via the store this fall. Mac developer David Watanabe and Engadget both found references to a “RentalMovie” content type alongside “Movies” and “Ringtones” in the store’s problem reporting page; the facility lets customers inform Apple if they have not received the download, if the quality is insufficient etc.

SEE ALSO: Apple To Announce iTunes Movie Rentals: Report

FT.com in June reported Apple was in discussion with studios including Walt Disney and Paramount to launch a movie rental offering this fall, with movies costing $2.99, expiring after 30 days and able to be transferred to devices like an iPod or iPhone. iTunes Store already offers movies for sale at $14.99 for new titles. It wouldn’t stretch the imagination too much to see Apple also bringing rentals to the lounge via Apple TV.

Sep 10, 2007 6:10 AM ET

Posted In: Entertainment, Movies, Companies, Apple

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