text: Alleged Apple Flash iPod  #39;partner #39; signs with Rio Hopes that Apple may be preparing a Flash-based iPod appeared to be dashed on Friday when the company #39;s alleged MP3 chip partner announced a deal with Apple portable player rival Rio.
inputs: Alleged Apple Flash iPod  #39;partner #39; signs with Rio Hopes that Apple may be preparing a Flash-based iPod appeared to be dashed on Friday when the company #39;s alleged MP3 chip partner announced a deal with Apple portable player rival Rio.