Social Media  Apple to Launch iTunes Powered TV Subscription
Plans [Rumor]   More and more content is available online for
free — legally — than ever before. However, as a result, some
customers are moving from the cable box to the computer screen,
and dropping their premium subscriptions as a result.  Last
month, a News Corp exec said that Hulu is considering adding a
subscription model to the service. They aren't alone; according
to AllThingsD, Apple is pitching TV networks on the idea of a
monthly subscription service that would allow users to watch TV
programs from multiple sources, using Apple's extensive iTunes
distribution system.  Apple has raised the idea of video
subscription services before, but has met resistance because
content providers fear that they will lose viewers to more
lucrative traditional advertising models. However, now that web-
based TV delivery is already on a tear, Apple might have a
better shot at making some deals.   Apple's basic pitch to media
companies would be that if it coul