<P> For three years, The Beatles' record company Apple Records were in a legal dispute, Apple Corps v Apple Computer, with Apple Computer over the name "Apple ." On May 8, 2006, a ruling was declared in favor of Apple Computer, but Apple Records said it would appeal the ruling . Despite this, plans were announced by Neil Aspinall in April 2006 to remaster completely and release the entire Beatles catalog on an unspecified online music service, as well as release some previously unheard work by the band . No date was set at that time . It has also been reported that the Beatles' music catalog might initially be appearing on iTunes only, as Apple is reported to be negotiating with Britain's EMI group over an online distribution deal that might be exclusive for a limited time . </P> <P> During his January 9, 2007 Macworld Keynote address, Apple CEO Steve Jobs used the band's song "Lovely Rita" to introduce the music - playing capabilities of the company's new iPhone . This was regarded by industry observers as further evidence that the Beatles catalog would be introduced to iTunes Music Store catalog in the near future . On February 5, 2007, Apple Corps and Apple Inc. announced they had reached a settlement in their legal dispute . </P> <P> In a related development, Apple announced on August 14, 2007 that the entire solo catalog of John Lennon would be available on iTunes . The solo catalogs of the other three Beatles, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison, are also available on iTunes . </P> <P> On November 16, 2010, the entire Beatles catalog was officially made available on iTunes Store . </P>

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