Apple to Remove All Bose Products From Its Stores?

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Posted October 10, 2014 at 3:55pm by iClarified

Following a deal with the NFL that bans players from wearing Apple Beats headphones on camera, Apple is preparing to remove all Bose products from its retail stores, reports MacRumors.

A 'reliable source' tells the site that the inventory change will begin early next week, with instructions for removal being sent to employees in the coming days.

The reasons behind this removal were not disclosed, but it is very likely tied to to Apple's recent acquisition of Beats Electronics. As part of this deal, Apple obtained the popular Beats headphone division as well as the company's subscription music streaming service. With Beats now featured prominently by Apple, either Bose or Apple may have decided to end their retail relationship.

Other reasons for the removal could involve the sponsorship deal Bose signed with the NFL that prevents players from wearing Beats headphones while on camera. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was recently fined $10,000 for wearing Betas headphones during a post-game press conference.

Additionally, Bose is suing Beats alleging that the company has infringed on five of its noise cancellation patents.

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Techno - October 12, 2014 at 5:24pm

We are (we're) resellers to Bose until they banned the Beats Products to better get a handle on the headphone markets in the NFL. With this actions, Bose can go back to their little airport carts to sell their headphones. Billions lost, we win.

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tubex45 - October 11, 2014 at 2:29pm

Apple has become a vengeful company. Remember that german magazine Computer Bild which apple has banned from all media events because they were investigating and trying to duplicate the bending issue? However, they are forced to swallow their pride and keep ordering from Samsung because Apple knows it needs Samsung.

Nuck Chorris - October 15, 2014 at 1:47pm

You don't make any sense. Try reading what you write before commenting on someone's post.

A Leatham - October 11, 2014 at 1:23am

Quality is out and fashion is in! Both make a good product I guess, I am no expert. I love Bose personally. What I think really is sad : San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was recently fined $10,000 for wearing Betas headphones during a post-game press conference. How disgusting that our college kids who play sports are exploited like this. I have had Apple iphone for years but about disguested with their control the consumer attitude. May be time to move on. I really can't complain good phone but their are many good phones.

Jackson Browne - October 10, 2014 at 7:09pm

This is a shame. Beats may be more stylish, but Bose are definitely higher quality.

Kumagkckyo - October 10, 2014 at 5:57pm

If cannot BEát them, SUE them..lol

justabrake - October 10, 2014 at 4:05pm

I thought business is business just like between Apple and Samsung ! Apple would still make money off of Bose but they're choosing not to ! Seems apples feelings were hurt !

vanimox - October 10, 2014 at 4:17pm

Honestly, This sounds more like business REVENGE.

Dopest - October 10, 2014 at 4:20pm

Or maybe making money off being showed on TV as NFL players wear beats is far more interesting than ads on a site

gamerscul9870 - October 10, 2014 at 6:05pm

This isn't even between them, Apple is not even hurt.