Rhapsody First Subscription Service in U.S. to Offer Offline Music on iPhone

Streaming music service Rhapsody is claiming a first for the iPhone: It's the first to "let people enjoy subscription downloads on the iPhone." It's a score, for sure, but also a strong indication of the way you may consume mobile music in the future.

Rhapsody's delivering the new functionality as part of a normal software update via the App Store, and the system couldn't be simpler: If you're a Rhapsody subscriber, you'll be able to listen to your playlists even when you're not online...