Apple has reduced the transaction, which will eventually be allowed to offer iTunes songs free of copy protection software of the three largest music labels, according to two sources close to the negotiations. In return, Apple agreed to be more flexible on pricing, the sources said.

Under the terms of the transaction, song prices will be divided into three categories - the old songs from the catalog, through the songs (new songs, which are not a big hit), and current hits - one of the sources. Apple offers free songs of digital rights management protection from EMI for more than a year. But EMI account for less than 10 percent of music sold in the U.S.; the new deal will expand iTunes’ DRM-free songs from the library to include the other three major labels (Sony BMG, Universal and Warner Music).

   Apple and the music labels, is also apparently come to an agreement on over-air downloads, according to the source. This will allow iPhone owners to download songs to their mobile devices through a network of cells and without the help of Wi-Fi. Apple, which closed the deal last week, could announce the agreements in the early Tuesday at the Macworld Conference and Expo in San Francisco.

Apple did not respond to requests for comment.

DRM-free songs that many iTunes users have requested for some time. Nevertheless, the holiday at their appearance in the country’s largest retail music may be overshadowed by the increased prices of some hit songs, which may be perceived by some as Apple available prices. Apple fans have long been highly appreciates the company for the line on prices, despite loud complaints from the major music labels.

The good news is that the price of a catalog of music drops to 79 cents per song. The labels will be able to price some hit songs for more than 99 cents, but ultimately, these songs will fall to 79 cents, according to one source.

Before iTunes users get too worked, they should remember that the price of iTunes song is not increased in five years. In accordance with the consumer price index, 99-cent song in 2002, will cost $ 1.17 today.

Not only have new music downloads without copy protection software, but Apple and the labels will start deleting the DRM music, already available in the iTunes Store, said the source. However, it’s unclear what will happen with the songs that have already been purchased.