http://www.appleinsider.com/ AppleInsider has been the leading source of insider news and rumors on Apple Computer since 1997. en-us Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:18:03 -0500 http://images.appleinsider.com/images/toolbar_logo_textAI.gif http://www.appleinsider.com/ http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/26/apple_posts_tools_for_building_tunekit_itunes_lps_and_extras/ Apple has taken iTunes LP and Extras public, encouraging independent developers to begin work on interactive digital content for distribution in iTunes starting early next year. The new move signals a... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/26/apple_posts_tools_for_building_tunekit_itunes_lps_and_extras/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/25/palm_pre_users_suffer_cloud_computing_data_loss/ Palm is investigating why its Palm Pre users are suffering data loss after resetting or replacing their WebOS phones and attempting to restore their personal data from the company's online cloud backu... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/25/palm_pre_users_suffer_cloud_computing_data_loss/ Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/24/apple_and_live_nation_debut_itunes_live_music_program/ Apple has teamed up with concert promoter Live Nation to launch a new live music program that offers exclusive recorded and filmed concerts, both companies announced Tuesday. The new content stems ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/24/apple_and_live_nation_debut_itunes_live_music_program/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/19/sony_announces_itunes_competitor_for_music_movies_books/ 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. According to BusinessWeek, the t... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/19/sony_announces_itunes_competitor_for_music_movies_books/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/16/microsoft_looks_to_combat_apple_globally_with_zune_content/ 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. Microsoft will introduce the Zune bra... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/16/microsoft_looks_to_combat_apple_globally_with_zune_content/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:05:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/13/apple_unveils_browser_based_itunes_preview/ 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. Links to an iTunes Pr... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/13/apple_unveils_browser_based_itunes_preview/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/04/the_beatles_go_digital_with_apples_but_still_not_apples_itunes/ 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. Apple Corps Ltd., the company owne... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/04/the_beatles_go_digital_with_apples_but_still_not_apples_itunes/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/04/apple_launches_itunes_music_movies_with_exclusive_content/ 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. The new Music Movies section currently promotes... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/04/apple_launches_itunes_music_movies_with_exclusive_content/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:25:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/02/apple_pitches_30_a_month_itunes_tv_subscriptions_report/ 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. Citing m... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/11/02/apple_pitches_30_a_month_itunes_tv_subscriptions_report/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/29/itunes_9_0_2_connects_with_apple_tv_3_0_kills_palm_pre_sync/ 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 P... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/29/itunes_9_0_2_connects_with_apple_tv_3_0_kills_palm_pre_sync/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/29/apple_releases_apple_tv_3_0_software_with_redesigned_interface/ 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. Users can now watch iTunes Extr... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/29/apple_releases_apple_tv_3_0_software_with_redesigned_interface/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/29/apple_tv_3_0_software_update_to_support_itunes_lp_extras/ 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. The new par... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/29/apple_tv_3_0_software_update_to_support_itunes_lp_extras/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:35:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/21/latest_apple_tablet_speculation_covers_digital_comic_books/ 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. In h... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/21/latest_apple_tablet_speculation_covers_digital_comic_books/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/21/rumored_google_audio_could_compete_with_apples_itunes/ 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 hav... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/21/rumored_google_audio_could_compete_with_apples_itunes/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:45:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/20/apple_turns_to_twitter_to_promote_itunes_music_podcasts_more/ 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. As first noted by TechCrunch, Apple rece... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/20/apple_turns_to_twitter_to_promote_itunes_music_podcasts_more/ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/15/apple_looks_to_improve_visual_quality_of_streaming_video/ 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. The described technology would not ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/15/apple_looks_to_improve_visual_quality_of_streaming_video/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/14/michael_jacksons_posthumous_album_will_be_on_apples_itunes/ 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. "Michael ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/14/michael_jacksons_posthumous_album_will_be_on_apples_itunes/ Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/13/apple_plans_to_open_itunes_lp_for_independent_labels/ 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. Apple's public re... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/13/apple_plans_to_open_itunes_lp_for_independent_labels/ Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/09/apple_criticized_over_itunes_lp_development_costs/ 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. Conte... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/09/apple_criticized_over_itunes_lp_development_costs/ Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/09/patent_suit_targets_apple_over_itunes_information_distribution/ 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. Online News Link, a C... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/09/patent_suit_targets_apple_over_itunes_information_distribution/ Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/06/interest_in_iphone_high_as_ipod_itunes_dominate_teen_market/ 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. The of the 18th bi-annual Piper Jaffray teen... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/06/interest_in_iphone_high_as_ipod_itunes_dominate_teen_market/ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/03/itunes_sync_spat_between_palm_apple_continues/ 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. Palm announced S... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/03/itunes_sync_spat_between_palm_apple_continues/ Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/02/eminem_music_publisher_apple_settle_out_of_court/ 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. Eight Mile Style had sued Apple, creator ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/10/02/eminem_music_publisher_apple_settle_out_of_court/ Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/29/latest_palm_pre_update_does_not_re_enable_itunes_sync/ 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. ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/29/latest_palm_pre_update_does_not_re_enable_itunes_sync/ Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/25/eminem_publisher_begins_trial_with_apple_over_royalties/ 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. Also a target of the... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/25/eminem_publisher_begins_trial_with_apple_over_royalties/ Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/23/apple_rapper_eminem_could_end_up_in_court_over_itunes_battle/ 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. The lawsuit stems ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/23/apple_rapper_eminem_could_end_up_in_court_over_itunes_battle/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:10:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/23/usb_forum_sides_with_apple_in_palm_pre_sync_dispute/ 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. Palm initially ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/23/usb_forum_sides_with_apple_in_palm_pre_sync_dispute/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:05:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/22/apple_releases_updates_for_itunes_logic_suites/ 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. iTunes 9.0.1 bri... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/22/apple_releases_updates_for_itunes_logic_suites/ Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/17/music_industry_wants_performance_compensation_from_itunes/ 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. In a new... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/17/music_industry_wants_performance_compensation_from_itunes/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:15:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/16/microsoft_sells_restrictive_new_wimo_marketplace_via_iphone_ads/ 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. Even so, t... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/16/microsoft_sells_restrictive_new_wimo_marketplace_via_iphone_ads/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/14/apples_tunekit_itunes_lp_format_appears_aimed_at_apple_tv/ 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 delive... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/14/apples_tunekit_itunes_lp_format_appears_aimed_at_apple_tv/ Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/11/ballmer_teases_iphone_toting_employee_itunes_lp_comic_book/ 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 mult... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/11/ballmer_teases_iphone_toting_employee_itunes_lp_comic_book/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:30:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/10/with_itunes_9_apple_again_disables_palm_pre_sync/ 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. When the Palm Pre was first released, ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/10/with_itunes_9_apple_again_disables_palm_pre_sync/ Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:50:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/09/apple_rivals_dvd_with_new_itunes_extras_for_movies_and_albums/ 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 materi... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/09/apple_rivals_dvd_with_new_itunes_extras_for_movies_and_albums/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:00:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/09/apple_puts_itunes_on_facebook_with_free_downloads/ 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 ... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/09/apple_puts_itunes_on_facebook_with_free_downloads/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/09/apple_unveils_cleaner_itunes_9_with_app_management_lps_and_more/ 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 iTune... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/09/apple_unveils_cleaner_itunes_9_with_app_management_lps_and_more/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/09/apple_to_debut_itunes_lp_alongside_launch_of_itunes_9/ 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. A new list... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/09/apple_to_debut_itunes_lp_alongside_launch_of_itunes_9/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:55:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/08/last_minute_ipod_rumors_reaffirm_cameras_for_touch_nano/ 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. Callin... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/08/last_minute_ipod_rumors_reaffirm_cameras_for_touch_nano/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:20:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/08/despite_date_beatles_not_coming_to_itunes_wednesday_report/ 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. Peter Ka... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/08/despite_date_beatles_not_coming_to_itunes_wednesday_report/ Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:40:00 GMT http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/08/apple_event_speculation_app_store_fix_150_ipod_touch_more/ 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. Predictions... http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/09/08/apple_event_speculation_app_store_fix_150_ipod_touch_more/ Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:00:00 GMT