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NetFlix Tries to Pre-Empt Apple

New rental rivals prepare for Internet movie showdown

By Peter Fearon, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 13, 2008 10:59 PM CST

(Newser) – Netflix and Apple are preparing to go head-to-head in the burgeoning business of delivering movies over the Internet . AP reports Netflix is expanding its fledgling movie streaming service, Watch Instantly, to give most subscribers unlimited access to 6,000 titles. The move comes just... Read full story »

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