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Today in Apple history: Ping social network fails to strike a chord

On September 1, 2010, Apple launched its music-focused social network Ping as part of iTunes 10. Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.

Today in Apple history: Ping social network fails to strike a chord

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