Apple Aims to Offer TV Programs via iTunes for $30/Month
by Dan Hope
Apple redefined the way people purchase music and netted boatloads of money in the process, so it only makes sense that they would want to do the same thing for all kinds of media, including the TV shows you watch. Now Apple is trying to convince TV networks to let them broadcast shows to iTunes users for $30 per month.
Can they pull off a second iTunes revolution?
This has nothing to do with the ability to buy episodes and seasons of popular shows, a feature alread...
Music Industry Wants to Charge for 30-Second Song Previews on iTunes, TV Show Downloads
by Dan Hope
Those people in the music industry never seem to learn. In fact, they seem intent on deliberately unlearning anything past mistakes have taught them. The music industry has been flailing through the digital age trying to find a way to squeeze us for more money, and their latest idea is a doozy.
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI) are demanding royalties for every time you play a 30-second preview clip of any...
Apple Officially Announces iPod/iTunes Event
by Dan Hope
We knew it was coming, but that doesnt make it any less exciting. Apple has officially announced the upcoming event for the iPod with another classic iPod silhouette and a cheeky slogan. Its only rock and roll, but we like it.
The Apple event will be held on September 9 and were expecting to finally hear about iTunes 9, with some new features, as well as iPods (Nano and Touch) with built-in cameras. Of course, there may be more but were not sure what. Dont expect to h...
Rhapsody App for iPhone Awaiting Approval from Apple
by Dan Hope
Seems a little weird for someone who uses a subscription service like Rhapsody to use an iPhone, but for those of you who prefer the RealNetworks offering but still want the iPhone, your time is coming. RealNetworks has submitted an app to Apple for approval that will let you access your Rhapsody ToGo account and stream your tunes over WiFi, Edge or 3G. Check out the demo video for the app below.
Obviously, the approval process is the largest hurdle Rhapsody will ha...
iTunes Still the Largest Music Seller, by a Wide Margin
by Dan Hope
The NPD Group has put together some reports for us all, detailing what most of us already knew: Apples iTunes sells a boatload of music. Dont ask me how much music fits in a boat; just know that its a lot.
Want a more definitive amount? How about this: one in four songs sold in America is sold on iTunes. The Apple powerhouse continues to beat out Walmart, including Walmarts CD sales in store and on their website, as well as Walmart Music Downloads. With all that, Walm...