iTunes-sponsored live Paul McCartney concert to stream for free on Apple TV
Wed, Feb 8, 2012 - A live concert from legendary artist Paul McCartney will be streamed live by Apple to iTunes and Apple TV set-top boxes on Thursday. ( 16 comments )
Apple promotes The Beatles with ad, free iBook; Samsung again mocks iPhone users
Fri, Dec 9, 2011 - Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the arrival of The Beatles' catalog to iTunes, Apple is promoting the band's music with a new TV ad, while also showcasing a new free "Yellow Submarine" interactive e-book on the iBookstore. Meanwhile, Samsung has released another TV spot mocking iPhone users, this time over music and movie storage. ( 132 comments )
Arrival of Beatles on Apple's iTunes causes uptick in music sales
Thu, May 12, 2011 - The availability of The Beatles' catalog on iTunes, along with the resurgence of vinyl, are credited with a 1.6 percent increase in total music sales so far in the U.S. in 2011. ( 28 comments )
Apple applying for The Beatles' Granny Smith trademark
Mon, Mar 14, 2011 - European trademark applications filed by Apple have surfaced that would finalize the transfer of The Beatles' iconic Granny Smith Apple logos from Apple Corps to Apple and expand the trademark to include technology products. ( 27 comments )
The Beatles sell 5 million songs, 1 million albums on Apple's iTunes
Fri, Jan 14, 2011 - The debut of The Beatles on iTunes has proven extremely popular, with the band selling 5 million songs and a million albums solely from Apple's digital music store. ( 41 comments )
Unique, lucrative licensing deal brought Beatles to Apple's iTunes
Thu, Jan 6, 2011 - It reportedly took a one-of-a-kind deal in which the band is directly paid royalties from song sales to bring the entire digital catalog of The Beatles to iTunes. ( 36 comments )
iTunes sales of Beatles albums top 450,000 in first week
Tue, Nov 23, 2010 - A week after adding the Beatles to iTunes, Apple has sold 450,000 albums and 2 million songs. ( 29 comments )
Apple obtained exclusive rights to Beatles over Google, Amazon
Wed, Nov 17, 2010 - Apple reportedly beat out rivals Google and Amazon in securing the exclusive digital rights to the back catalog of The Beatles on iTunes through 2011. ( 118 comments )
The Beatles catalog finally available from Apple's iTunes Store
Tue, Nov 16, 2010 - Legendary music group The Beatles finally arrived on iTunes Tuesday, with tracks from all of the band's albums available for purchase individually or as complete iTunes LPs [updated]. ( 378 comments )
WSJ: Apple to announce arrival of Beatles catalog on iTunes
Mon, Nov 15, 2010 - Apple on Tuesday will announce that the iTunes Store will begin carrying music by the legendary rock group The Beatles, The Wall Street Journal has reported. ( 91 comments )
Yoko Ono: 'Don't hold your breath' for Beatles on Apple's iTunes
Fri, Aug 6, 2010 - The on-again, off-again rumors of the Beatles' music catalog coming to iTunes continue, this time with John Lennon's widow saying she doesn't expect it to happen anytime soon. ( 126 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. ( 89 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 )
Briefly: Mac customer satisfaction, Apple-Beatles rumor
Wed, Aug 19, 2009 - In speculation that appears to be based on date only, The Beatles-Apple rumor has returned once again; and Apple wins yet another customer satisfaction survey, despite a slight drop in score. ( 48 comments )
Talks to bring The Beatles to iTunes break down
Tue, Nov 25, 2008 - Negotiations to bring the music catalog of The Beatles to Apple's iTunes Store have entered into an indefinite state of limbo with the band's multimedia corporation and former record label disputing the terms of digital distribution. ( 56 comments )
Beatles strike video game deal ahead of iTunes distribution
Thu, Oct 30, 2008 - Negotiations to bring the music of the Beatles to iTunes or any other digital download service appear to have taken a back seat to a landmark deal that will see the legendary rock band's catalog form the foundation of a new video game from the makers of Rock Band. ( 27 comments )
Next-gen MacBook Air CPU; Apple's SoHo neighbors complain
Fri, Aug 22, 2008 - Intel's Developer Forum has revealed the processors likely to underpin the first refresh of the MacBook Air ultraportable. At the same time, residents near Apple's SoHo retail store in New York City allege that its frequent concerts are ruining the neighbourhood. ( 50 comments )
BBC iPlayer official; Gameloft iPhone games; Beatles in 2008?
Fri, Mar 7, 2008 - The BBC has finalized the first version of its iPlayer TV service for the iPhone and iPod touch. Also, Gameloft and id Software have weighed in on iPhone gaming, and Paul McCartney's divorce may be the last obstacle to the Beatles on iTunes. ( 32 comments )
John Lennon's solo catalog makes its debut on iTunes
Tue, Aug 14, 2007 - Apple said Tuesday that the solo catalog of former Beatles frontman John Lennon is now available for purchase and download via its ubiquitous iTunes Store. ( 19 comments )
Beatles unlikely to turn up on iTunes until 2008
Fri, Jun 1, 2007 - The widow of Fab Four guitarist George Harrison has revealed that the music group's catalog should be available by next year. ( 49 comments )
Euro iPhone carrier; iTunes video service; McCartney on iTunes
Mon, May 14, 2007 - Vodafone may not be the only European wireless carrier under consideration for Apple's iPhone contract in Europe. Meanwhile, a prominent market research firm says video services like iTunes are just a "temporary flash" along the way to better alternatives. And it's official -- one Beatle is on his way to iTunes. ( 49 comments )
Apple Pro App 4.0; notebook drives; new UK stores; Beatle(s)
Thu, May 10, 2007 - Apple has released Pro Application Support 4.0 just as Hitachi hits a new storage capacity milestone with its 7200 RPM notebook drives. Meanwhile, Apple has confirmed plans for two more UK-based retail outlets. And one of Britain's Fab Four is said to be on his way to iTunes. ( 21 comments )
Apple Inc. scores trademark coup with Beatles' label logos
Thu, Apr 12, 2007 - Although supposedly a meeting of equals, the touted deal between Apple, Inc. and Apple Corps has given the former a decisive victory with some of the famed music label's most cherished US trademarks changing hands. ( 30 comments )
Apple TV/Slingbox lash-up, Apple Corps exit, Microsoft at crossroads
Tue, Apr 10, 2007 - The creators of the Slingbox media hub have confirmed they hope to bring Apple TV to mobile phones. Meanwhile, two of Apple, Inc.'s longest rivals in computing and music are facing a critical moment in their lives. ( 42 comments )
Jobs talks new iTunes functions, DRM and video, iPod storage [transcript]
Mon, Apr 2, 2007 - During a press conference on Monday, Apple chief executive Steve Jobs announced that iTunes will soon begin selling DRM-free music tracks from record label EMI and later fielded questions on the prospect of DRM-free videos, the effect of higher bit-rate tracks on future iPod capacities and more. ( 71 comments )
Apple, Jobs and EMI set to unveil 'new digital offering'
Sun, Apr 1, 2007 - Apple chief executive Steve Jobs will appear at a joint EMI and Apple press conference on Monday to make a special announcement, Macworld UK is reporting. ( 65 comments )
Beatles online gig won't be iTunes exclusive
Tue, Feb 13, 2007 - Every song from the legendary music catalog of The Beatles will soon be available for purchase online, the head of the band's record label says, but the party won't be limited to Apple Inc.'s iTunes Store. ( 26 comments )
It's official: Apple and The Beatles kiss and make up
Mon, Feb 5, 2007 - Apple and The Beatles' parent company Apple Corps said Monday they have entered into a new agreement concerning the use of the name "Apple" and apple logos, ending a testy trademark dispute dating back nearly three decades. ( 48 comments )
Beatles catalog to reach Apple's iTunes by Valentine's Day?
Tue, Jan 16, 2007 - Compelling evidence has surfaced that 1 Infinite Loop and Abbey Road are almost ready to bury the hatchet, as both Apple firms drop hints that they may at last bring the legendary music catalogue of The Beatles to iTunes. ( 75 comments )
Beatles near iTunes deal, branded iPod possible
Mon, Nov 27, 2006 - Apple Computer is reported to be closing in on a deal that would at long last bring the Beatles music catalog online and to its iTunes music service. ( 67 comments )
Ruling favors Apple in Beatles trademark suit
Mon, May 8, 2006 - A London High Court judge has sided with Apple Computer in a lawsuit brought on by Beatles-owned record label Apple Corps, which charged that the computer company's use of its logo in conjunction with its iTunes and iPod products is in breach of a 1991 contract, reports the BBC. ( 29 comments )
Ruling in Apple vs Apple case due next week
Mon, May 1, 2006 - A ruling in the high-profile case of Apple Computer vs. the Beatles' Apple Corps will be handed down at 10:30 am European time on May 8, according to a report by Macworld UK ( 19 comments )
Briefly: XP support on Mac?; Apple vs Apple; Virtualization
Thu, Apr 6, 2006 - MS contemplating WinXP on Mac support ( 42 comments )
Apple argues "even a moron" can spot company difference
Thu, Mar 30, 2006 - Giving opening arguments on Thursday, lawyers for Apple Computer asserted the company's right to distribute music through its iTunes music store, rejecting claims by The Beatles' Apple Corps Ltd. that doing so violated a 1991 trademark agreement. ( 107 comments )
