Why did Apple choose to be a Grinch this year?

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Why did Apple choose to be a Grinch this year?

It’s December 24th, and there’s no sign of Apple’s annual iTunes 12 Days Of Gifts. We’re calling it: it’s not happening this year. But why not? In case you haven’t kept up with it in previous years, Apple’s 12 Days<span class="ellipsis">…</span><div class="read-more">Read more ›</div><!-- end of .read-more --><img width='1' height='1' src='http://cultofmac.com.feedsportal.com/c/33797/f/606249/s/41bf315b/sc/22/mf.gif' border='0'/><br clear='all'/>

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