“Apple is currently in talks with record labels about mobile music, reports the New York Times.

“Several label executives” have apparently confirmed that Apple has approached some of the major music companies to try and expand its music available to the iPhone direct, and to other mobiles, via iTunes.

Apple is said to want to offer more ringtones and also “answer tones” [ringback tones] that are described as customised sounds that a caller hears instead of the usual ringing sound.”

Will this be ready by the June announcement? I don’t think so….