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Tech Update: From Apple, a Step Into Social Media for Music

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Steven P. Jobs announced a new line of iPods, as well as Ping, a social media service based on music.

From Apple, a Step Into Social Media for Music

Apple on Wednesday introduced a social media service geared to music lovers that is built into iTunes, revamped its lineup of iPods and unveiled an upgraded version of its set-top box.

Alexandra Ringe, right, an editor, and her husband, Jim Hanas, a fiction writer, both 41, fell in love over books.

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From left, the Macally BookStand, the Incase Convertible Book Jacket and the Saddleback Leather Company's iPad sleeve.

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The Cardstar app for the iPad displays grocery store coupon offers.
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