Apple has been discussions with four major labels, talking about getting getting a free streaming music player up and running, says CNet. The service would allow users to keep a version of their files online in Apple's servers, and stream it free from there at their leisure. According to CNet's … [Read more...]
iTunes In The Cloud
January 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment
TechCrunch has up an interesting piece from Michael Robertson of MP3.com, talking about Apple's purchase of Lala, and the shift to the cloud. Robertson thinks the real goal of obtaining the online music streamers, is shifting iTunes into an online accessible service. "The Lala setup process provides … [Read more...]
Mauritius Has iPhone—But No iTunes Store
January 18, 2010 by Leave a Comment
The small island nation of Mauritius just gained the iPhone, and apparently it's selling like hotcakes. The only problem? No iTunes store. Man, that's just evil. Can you imagine, all the hype, all the stories floating around about cool new apps, and you finally get your hands on an iPhone, only to … [Read more...]
Apple Enables iTunes Red Cross Donations For Haiti
January 15, 2010 by Leave a Comment
In the wake of the horrific earthquakes in Haiti, Apple have enabled Red Cross donations via iTunes. Just jump onto the iTunes Store, and click the button marked Haiti Earthquake Relief, Donate Here. You can donated between $5 and $200, depending on your own ability.With three million people … [Read more...]
iTunes Adds In-Browser Previews
January 7, 2010 by Leave a Comment
In November, Apple tweaked iTunes music links, so that basic album information would show in your browser. It showed the track list, information, and reviews, plus linked back to iTunes for purchasing. Now Apple has finally added the missing link in this service: the ability to preview the songs. … [Read more...]
Apple Moving to the Cloud for iWork? Is iTunes Far Behind?
December 27, 2009 by Leave a Comment
TechCrunch spotted an ad from Apple, looking for a programmer for iWork to bring the suite online via javascript. The job posting said: The Productivity team (i.e. iWork) is seeking an energetic, highly motivated software engineer in building a scalable rich internet application. The person will be … [Read more...]
CBS and Disney Join Forces With Apple for iTunes Subscription
December 22, 2009 by Leave a Comment
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that CBS and Disney might be hopping on board the Apple train, to get their TV shows on iTunes on a subscription basis. Concrete deals at this point are non-existent, but it sounds as if the service would be a flat monthly fee, for certain TV shows on demand. The … [Read more...]
iTunes Rolls Out Movie Bundles
December 21, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Often the staple of bargain bins and Christmas presents for people you don't really know, movie bundles have now made their way too iTunes. The bundles run around $10-$35, for two to four movies, some available in standard definition, and some in HD. Right now, the most expensive set on the list is … [Read more...]
iTunes Gift Cards Now Available In Facebook
December 11, 2009 by Leave a Comment
By adding an app from Apple, you can send iTunes gift cards over Facebook. You just allow the app on your profile, chose a theme, and send your friend $5, $10, $15, $25 or $50 to spend on their favorite sounds. The gift is then delivered on a date of your choosing, making for a low-hassle birthday … [Read more...]
Apple To Start Streaming iTunes?
December 10, 2009 by Leave a Comment
The WSJ is reporting that Apple's purchase of Lala was to allow a shift in iTunes to a streaming music provider. The article suggests that Apple is looking to shift to allow purchased music to be streamed from the cloud, removing the necessity of using up storage space for the music. This misses … [Read more...]
