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Sony announces iTunes competitor for music, movies, books

Thu, Nov 19, 2009 - Sony on Thursday revealed it intends to launch an online store to sell music, movies and books, called Sony Online Service, designed to compete with Apple's iTunes. ( 53 comments )

Microsoft looks to combat Apple globally with Zune content

Mon, Nov 16, 2009 - Microsoft will launch its media brand outside of the U.S. for the first time this week, with the debut of the Zune content purchasing service for the Xbox 360. ( 57 comments )

Apple unveils browser-based iTunes Preview

Fri, Nov 13, 2009 - Apple has updated links generated via iTunes to direct to a Web site called iTunes Preview, which gives customers the option to view content without launching the application. ( 61 comments )

The Beatles go digital with apples, but still not Apple's iTunes

Wed, Nov 4, 2009 - The Beatles announced Wednesday they will release their music catalog digitally in December, but the iconic group's songs are still not due for release on iTunes. ( 87 comments )

Apple launches iTunes Music Movies with exclusive content

Wed, Nov 4, 2009 - Apple has begun to promote music-themed movies on the iTunes Store with a new landing page, a place the company plans to fill with exclusive content. ( 9 comments )

Apple pitches $30-a-month iTunes TV subscriptions - report

Mon, Nov 2, 2009 - Apple has reportedly reached out to TV networks in recent weeks with a proposed $30-per-month subscription plan to deliver content via iTunes -- a service it hopes to launch in early 2010. ( 189 comments )

iTunes 9.0.2 connects with Apple TV 3.0, kills Palm Pre sync

Thu, Oct 29, 2009 - On the heels of the Apple TV 3.0 software update Thursday, Apple also updated iTunes to version 9.0.2, bringing compatibility with the updated set top box and again nixing sync capabilities with the Palm Pre. ( 94 comments )

Apple releases Apple TV 3.0 software with redesigned interface

Thu, Oct 29, 2009 - Apple on Thursday introduced its new Apple TV 3.0 software, which features a redesigned main menu that makes navigating content simpler and faster, the company says. ( 151 comments )

Apple TV 3.0 software update to support iTunes LP, Extras

Thu, Oct 29, 2009 - Apple has updated the iTunes Store Terms and Conditions to reference a forthcoming 3.0 software update for the Apple TV, which will allow viewing of iTunes LP and iTunes Extras content. ( 113 comments )

Latest Apple tablet speculation covers digital comic books

Wed, Oct 21, 2009 - In yet another sign that print content will play an important role in Apple's long-rumored tablet device, a new report suggests that a digital comic book distributor could be in on the action. ( 74 comments )

Google music partnership could compete with Apple's iTunes [u]

Wed, Oct 21, 2009 - A new report suggests Google will continue to expand into Apple's business territories, with a new music service partnership between the search giant and two established music providers rumored to have an "imminent" launch. ( 75 comments )

Apple turns to Twitter to promote iTunes music, podcasts, more

Tue, Oct 20, 2009 - Though it has long been a company that shied away from social media, Apple has recently decided to further embrace Twitter to promote new content on iTunes. ( 12 comments )

Apple looks to improve visual quality of streaming video

Thu, Oct 15, 2009 - Apple has investigated a method to make imperfections in compressed video files less visible to the human eye, a new patent application revealed this week shows. ( 50 comments )

Michael Jackson's posthumous album will be on Apple's iTunes

Wed, Oct 14, 2009 - Sony and the estate of Michael Jackson reportedly will allow the artist's new album to be sold on the iTunes Music Store, dispelling a rumor to the contrary that surfaced early Wednesday. ( 20 comments )

Apple plans to open iTunes LP for independent labels

Tue, Oct 13, 2009 - Responding to criticism that the iTunes LP format has been priced out of reach for independent musicians and labels, Apple has said it plans to open the format in the near future. ( 58 comments )

Apple criticized over iTunes LP development costs

Fri, Oct 9, 2009 - Critics are lambasting Apple over its new iTunes LP format, charging that the company has priced indies out of the game by charging a production fee of $10,000 to develop the interactive titles. Content authors are likely to view the fees as absurdly low, however. ( 104 comments )

Patent suit targets Apple over iTunes' 'information distribution'

Fri, Oct 9, 2009 - Apple and its iTunes store has been grouped with a number of mainstream media outlets in a new lawsuit regarding a patent of distribution and processing of information online. ( 30 comments )

Interest in iPhone high as iPod, iTunes dominate teen market

Tue, Oct 6, 2009 - A majority of teens own an iPod, many use iTunes, and more than one in five intend to purchase an iPhone in the next six months, a new survey has found. ( 17 comments )

iTunes sync spat between Palm, Apple continues

Sat, Oct 3, 2009 - The back-and-forth battle between Palm and Apple continues, as the Pre's webOS has been updated to once again sync with iTunes, in spite of a USB-IF statement against the practice. ( 182 comments )

Eminem music publisher, Apple settle out of court

Fri, Oct 2, 2009 - The lawsuit between rapper Eminem's publisher and Apple over the sale of the artist's songs on iTunes was reportedly settled out of court Thursday evening. ( 43 comments )

Latest Palm Pre update does not re-enable iTunes sync

Tue, Sep 29, 2009 - Palm released its latest update for the Pre handset this week, and the new software does not re-enable sync with iTunes -- perhaps a sign that the hardware maker has given up in its fight with Apple. ( 80 comments )

Eminem publisher begins trial with Apple over royalties

Fri, Sep 25, 2009 - Unable to reach a settlement before Thursday, Eight Mile Style, publisher of rapper Eminem, and Apple went to trial over royalties for the sale of the artist's songs on iTunes. ( 17 comments )

Apple, rapper Eminem could end up in trial over iTunes battle

Wed, Sep 23, 2009 - If Apple and Eight Mile Style LLC, publisher of artist Eminem, are unable to resolve a dispute by Thursday, the two parties will end up in trial over the sale of songs on iTunes. ( 41 comments )

USB forum sides with Apple in Palm Pre sync dispute

Wed, Sep 23, 2009 - In a serious blow to Palm's fight to have its Pre smartphone sync with iTunes, the USB Implementers Forum has sided with Apple and chastised Palm for violating the forum's policies. ( 99 comments )

Apple releases updates for iTunes, Logic suites

Tue, Sep 22, 2009 - Apple Tuesday afternoon released updates for iTunes, Logic Pro, Logic Express, and Main Stage, bringing bug fixes, enhancements and stability improvements to the range of software. ( 41 comments )

Music industry wants performance compensation from iTunes

Thu, Sep 17, 2009 - A consortium of music industry groups has begun lobbying the U.S. Congress to receive what they believe is their fair share of revenue from online music sales services like Apple's iTunes. ( 119 comments )

Microsoft sells restrictive new WiMo Marketplace via iPhone ads

Wed, Sep 16, 2009 - With the release of Windows Mobile 6.5 and its new Marketplace app store fast approaching, Microsoft has resorted to buying ads within iPhone apps to attract the attention of developers. ( 101 comments )

Apple's TuneKit iTunes LP format appears aimed at Apple TV

Mon, Sep 14, 2009 - The iTunes LP album and iTunes Extras movie-enriching bonus material bundles Apple introduced as a new feature of iTunes 9 are built using a new TuneKit JavaScript framework and appear aimed to deliver new big screen content to Apple TV. ( 60 comments )

Ballmer teases iPhone-toting employee; iTunes LP comic book

Fri, Sep 11, 2009 - A Microsoft employee who snapped a photo of Steve Ballmer at a company meeting was given a ribbing by the company executive; and the first iTunes LP e-book is for sale in the form of a comic with multimedia extras. ( 99 comments )

With iTunes 9, Apple again disables Palm Pre sync

Thu, Sep 10, 2009 - The tug of war between Apple and Palm continues, as the latest update to iTunes has once again blocked the Palm Pre from syncing with a users' iTunes library. ( 95 comments )

Apple rivals DVD with new iTunes Extras for movies and albums

Wed, Sep 9, 2009 - The new iTunes 9 offers special "iTunes Extras" as free downloads with the purchase of "iTunes LP" albums or movies. The new free bonus content is delivered as a self-contained website of bonus materials, making it easy to author. ( 111 comments )

Apple puts iTunes on Facebook with free downloads

Wed, Sep 9, 2009 - Apple has taken iTunes to the Facebook platform, adding its brand as a "friendable" member of the social networking site and creating a Facebook application that hands out special offers to connected users. ( 10 comments )

Apple unveils cleaner iTunes 9 with app management, LPs, and more

Wed, Sep 9, 2009 - The latest version of iTunes brings improved syncing and application management, allows easier sharing of content, features a redesigned iTunes Store, and includes enhanced albums in the form of iTunes LPs. ( 122 comments )

Apple to debut iTunes LP alongside launch of iTunes 9

Wed, Sep 9, 2009 - iTunes LP, likely the official name of Apple's "Cocktail" project designed to spur sales of full albums, is expected to be officially unveiled at today's media event along with iTunes 9. ( 5 comments )

Last-minute iPod rumors reaffirm cameras for touch, nano

Tue, Sep 8, 2009 - Though Apple is especially tight-lipped for its annual iPod event set for Wednesday, John Gruber has shared what little he has been told will be unveiled by the hardware maker in just hours. ( 70 comments )

Despite date, Beatles not coming to iTunes Wednesday - report

Tue, Sep 8, 2009 - While the Sept. 9 date marks major events for both The Beatles and Apple, the timing is just a coincidence and does not foreshadow any announcements set for Wednesday, a new report claims. ( 71 comments )

Apple event speculation: App Store fix, $150 iPod touch, more

Tue, Sep 8, 2009 - With Apple's annual iPod event imminent, Internet buzz, rumors and speculation have reached a fever pitch, as industry watchers wait to see what the hardware maker will debut Wednesday. ( 61 comments )

Apple rushing to release "ready-made ringtones" - report

Thu, Sep 3, 2009 - Apple is rumored to have struck a deal with the music industry and obtained the right to sell "ready-made ringtones," and company officials are reportedly rushing to have them available for next week's event. ( 31 comments )

Another take: Steve Jobs appearance not expected Sept. 9

Tue, Sep 1, 2009 - Wall Street analysts are divided on whether Apple co-founder Steve Jobs will appear at next week's iPod-centric event, as another firm has said his presence would be a "welcome surprise," but is not anticipated. ( 41 comments )

Highlight of Apple's Sept. 9 event predicted to be Steve Jobs

Tue, Sep 1, 2009 - With so many seemingly concrete rumors tied to Apple's Sept. 9 event, one Wall Street analyst doesn't expect any big surprises from the iPod maker, except the appearance of the company's co-founder. ( 26 comments )



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