by Cyrus Farivar
June 01, 2007 | 6:36:35 PMApple has declined to explain why its new DRM-free music files are watermarked with users’ names and e-mail addresses.
Earlier this week, Apple iTunes 7.2 brought the new ability to download tracks from EMI Records without copy protection. But the unprotected files are labeled with the buyer’s details, leading some to wonder if Apple is appending the information as an anti-piracy measure.
But Apple is remaining mum about its reasoning.
An Apple spokesman suggested by e-mail that Wired News contact Michael Gartenberg, an analyst at Jupiter Research who has been briefed about iTunes Plus. The Apple spokesman didn’t respond to further requests for comment.
