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iTunes 8 to Feature 'Genius' Recommendations, New Visualisations
Last week Kevin Rose pinpointed September 9 as the date on which Apple would unveil new iPods as well a "big update" to iTunes. Apple has now officially confirmed next weeks Special Event and with that news Kevin Rose has spoke further on iTunes 8…
China Did Apple an Favour (IMHO)
[via Wired ] As we had discussed here and here , the iTunes store went down in China early last week and was restored over the weekend. As it turns out, while the service is restored, Chinese authorities have apparently discovered a way to selectively…
iTunes Access Restored in China
It has been reported that iTunes access has been restored in China on Saturday after being unavailable since earlier this week. It is speculated that the catalyst for both events surrounds the "Songs for Tibet" offering which was featured prominently as a recommended download when…
iTunes blocked in China?
There have been conflicting stories on whether or not foreign users within China can access the iTunes stores of their native countries with some claiming that the stores have been unavailable for days and others reporting no problems at all. Joe Mcdonald, Associated Press Business…
Movies Now Available from iTunes in Australia and New Zealand
Apple today announced that movies from major film studios including 20th Century Fox, The Walt Disney Studios, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros. Entertainment, MGM, Sony Pictures Television International and Lionsgate are now available on the iTunes Store in Australia and in New Zealand. "Movie fans in…
Apple Not to Adjust UK iTunes Pricing
Six months ago Apple announced that it would standardise the price of iTunes purchases in he UK to be in line with other European stores. According to a report today , Apple has decided not to adjust the pricing on the UK iTunes store. "The…
In Brief: Apple Lists Rental Dates, Changes Games Categories
Apple appears to be taking part in some general house keep of the iTunes store this evening and in particular smoothing over some complaints from many who have voiced negativity due to the limited number of rental movies. Apple has begun listing the date on…
TV Programming Available on Australian iTunes Store [Updated]
Apple has quietly introduced a selection of TV shows to the Australian iTunes Store. iTunes customers can choose from a wide range of television shows including the Logie Award-winning "Summer Heights High" and "McLeod’s Daughters," the top-rated drama "Sea Patrol," as well as favorites from…
iTunes Store Reaches Five Billion Songs Sold
Apple has today announced that five billion songs have been purchased though the iTunes Store. Also, iTunes customers are now renting and purchasing over 50,000 movies every day. The iTunes Store is the world’s most popular online music, TV and movie store with a catalog…
Movie Downloads and Rentals Arrive on UK and Canadian Stores [Updated x 2]
As per rumours last week Apple today announced that movies from major film studios including 20th Century Fox, The Walt Disney Studios, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros. Entertainment, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM), Sony Pictures Television International and Lionsgate UK are now available on the iTunes Store…
UK, Irish Universities Debut on iTunes U
The Open University, University College of London and Trinity College Dublin have all joined iTunes U, the three universities are the first to join the scheme outside of the US, Australia and New Zealand. iTunes U offers access to educational content from some of the…
TV Programming Now Available Through iTunes Store in France
Apple has announced that TV shows are now available to purchase through the French iTunes Store. Hit television programming is available from France’s top networks including TF1, France Télévisions, Arte, Mediatoon’s Dargaud TV and Dupuis TV, along with hit US shows from The Walt Disney…
iTunes Movie Sales Coming to UK, Canada Soon?
According to a report by the Times Online Apple is preparing to announce film download and rental services in the UK and Canada. Apple is said to have reached deals with Disney, Paramount, Twentieth Century Fox, Warner Brothers, Lions Gate and MGM to offer films…
Apple Debuts iTunes Ad Featuring Coldplay
Apple has begun airing a new advert in America advertising Coldplay's new album Viva La Vida which is available exclusively on the iTunes Store. The advert is in similar style to many of the iPod + iTunes adverts featuring Coldplay as silhouettes with some detail…
Apple Seeking Over-the-Air Music Downloads for iPhone
A New York Times blog reports that Apple is currently in negotiations with music labels to offer more mobile music content via the iTunes Store. One executive familiar with the negotiations claims that Apple's hoping for "a big launch in June,". According to the article…
HBO Officially Joins iTunes Store
Following yesterdays rumour that HBO programming would join iTunes Store, Apple has officially announced the partnership. New HBO programs on iTunes include the Emmy Award-winning programs "The Sopranos," "Sex and the City," "Deadwood" and "Rome," as well as the critically acclaimed hits "Flight of the…
HBO TV Coming to iTunes Soon?
According to a report by Portfolio.com , HBO TV shows will soon be joining many others on the US iTunes Store. Apple is close to announcing it has signed a deal to sell HBO programs and movies on the iTunes website, according to HBO employees…
NBC Joins iTunes UK
Apple and NBC Universal have quietly rolled out a selection of TV shows onto the UK iTunes Store. The move appears to clarify past reports that Apple and NBC are attempting regain a relationship. Only a handful of shows are currently available on the UK…
In Brief: Multiple Carriers for Italian iPhone, Video on French iTunes Store Soon?
Multiple Carriers for Italian iPhone Rumours that Telecom Italia would carry the iPhone have been officially confirmed by the Italian carrier today. Telecom Italia announced today it has signed a deal with Apple to bring the iPhone to Italy later this year. Vodafone also announced…
Movies on iTunes to be Released Same Day as DVD Release
Apple has today announced that new movie releases from major film studios and premier independent studios are available for purchase on the iTunes Store on the same day as their DVD release. New releases and catalog titles will be available from 20th Century Fox, The…