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Apple Tells The Youngins To Turn It Down

Apple, the makers of IPOD recently decided to lower the volume levels of its most popular product. Admist pressure from France to lower their decibel levels below 100 Apple Corp has filed for a patent which includes technology to force IPODS to lower their volume after extended play. The new patent is said to target IPODS and Iphones specifically and the knob lowering will be done automatically. Apple has yet to answer any questions regarding the matter and it remains unclear whether or not the option to turn off the feature will be included with the updated units. Speculation continues that this decision is part of an effort to prevent lawsuits down the road due to potential hearing loss. So, for now, it looks like you James Blunt and Hanson listeners will have to settle for less than 120db's of hardcore rock.

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