Broadcasters are pushing legislation that would require all mobile phones to have an FM receiver so it could receive radio signals. This move is designed to end a dispute with music labels over music royalties.
Obviously, electronics makers don't seem to be too happy about this. Gary Shapiro, the CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association, said it's a "back room scheme" and "the height of absurdity." He goes on to say that requiring the FM antenna would add unwanted bulk to phones and could reduce battery life.
Personally, we prefer something like Pandora to an FM station, and would prefer that it not be required on our phones, but that's just us. What do you think? Sound off in the comments.
[Bloomberg]
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