Following the announcement by RealNetworks, stating that they have reached a way to allow their music files to be played on an iPod (SN reported), Apple has spoken out against Real, saying they were "stunned" at Real's "hacker tactics".
In the face of Apple's censure, Real shot back, standing firm in the fact that they did nothing wrong and saying that consumers should be able to chose what music goes on their iPod, rather than having Apple dictate to them.
The statement made by Apple was clear and harsh, the company said: "We are stunned that RealNetworks has adopted the tactics... of a hacker to break into the iPod." They also made a veiled threat, saying that Harmony will no longer run on new iPods.
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