New and Noteworthy: Apple and Amazon in talks?; Megapixel cell phones in Japan

Apple and Amazon in talks? The New York Post reports that Apple and Amazon may be negotiating a deal that would bring the Apple Music Store in front of Amazon shoppers' eyes. "A partnership of the two technology giants would have clear benefits for both. Apple would gain a significant new distribution outlet for its fledgling but fast-growing music service. Amazon would be able to expand its offerings to digital music - something it has wanted to do for some time." More.

Megapixel cell phones in Japan DoCoMo is planning to ship a 1.3 megapixel camera in Jpan. The new handsets, manufactured by Sony Ericsson and set to hit store shelves on Wednesday, are expected to retail for between 30,000 yen and 40,000 yen ($251-$335) apiece, said a spokesman for DoCoMo, Japan's dominant mobile phone operator. More.

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