Apple hasn’t included any form of HD Radio radio in their ever expanded line of iPods and iPhones, but that could soon change. For those familiar with HD Radio, one of the main benefits is Music Tagging, which allows currently playing songs to be reviewed later and purchased through iTunes. Taking advantage of this capability, Apple may implement HD Radio to open a new market for iTunes Store purchases, according to a recent patent.
While iPod Nanos currently implement iTunes Tagging via FM Radio, HD Radio would provide listeners with higher quality broadcasts and access to exclusive HD stations if they exist in the local area.
[AppleInsider via TUAW]
