Rhapsody won’t bend to Apple’s new iTunes policy
Rhapsody will pull its service from iTunes, and may even look into legal action against Apple's subscription update.
WSJ: New smaller iPhone real, MobileMe may become free, iTunes music streaming coming soon
Call it the "iPhone Mini," the "iPhone Nano," or just another cheap smartphone, a smaller version of Apple's flagship product is on its way, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Is Sony threatening to pull its music content from iTunes?
Sony makes it pretty clear that while it's currently dependent on iTunes, it's fed up with Apple control and wouldn't mind taking music streaming into it's own hands.
Apple retains dominance in movie VOD market
Though competitors have made inroads, Apple continues to own the video on demand market with a 64.5 percent share of online movie and video purchases in 2010.
European newspaper publishers slam Apple on subscription sales
European newspaper publishers are slamming Apple's apparent move towards requiring all paid subscriptions go through iTunes.
Google introduces Honeycomb, Android Market updates, in-app purchases
Google's Wednesday press conference brought the official launch of the tablet-friendly Honeycomb, a version of the Android Market built for the Web, and in-app purchases for Android developers.
Update: Apple snubs Sony, abolishes apps that peddle content outside iTunes
Apple has rejected an e-book reading app from Sony, citing a new change in policy. Apps can no longer sell or access content not purchased through the App Store. The move puts a number of high profile apps in danger.
Hulu on verge of losing more free shows?
Disagreements among Hulu's owners may lead to the online video service losing some free content from Fox, Disney, and (amazingly) NBC Universal.
UK woman helps Apple reach 10 billion app downloads
Believing it to be a prank, Gail Davis initially hung up on an Apple executive calling to inform her that she had downloaded the record setting app.
Majors to sell music the day it hits radio, finally
Two major record labels have decided to end the dated practice of releasing a single to the radio weeks or months before it's legally available to purchase.
Apple App Store closing in on 10 billion downloads
Apple is ready to reward the lucky recipient of its ten billionth app.
Shazam music finding service adds Spotify, a music buying service
Shazam, a music identifying service for smartphones, is adding support for Spotify, a music download site.
Supreme Court lets online music price fixing trial proceed
The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for a price fixing suit against the major music labels over online music.
Fraudulant iTunes accounts for sale online in China
Need a fake (and illegal) iTunes account? In China as many as 50,000 are being sold online with prices as low as 1 yuan - about 15 cents.
Apple’s Mac App Store now open for business
Apple's new app shop is now available by updating OS X 10.6 to 10.6.6.
K-Mart and Sears move in on Netflix with online download service
Sears and K-Mart will launch new online download service, Alphaline Entertainment, offering movies the same day they appear on DVD.
Sony launches music subscription service in the U.K. and Ireland
Sony says it plans to bring its cloud-based iTunes alternative to the U.S. and other countries in 2011.
Apple TV expected to reach 1 million sales this week
Apple expects its second-generation Apple TV will sell its one millionth unit this week - does that make it more than a "hobby" the company indulges?
Apple brings social playlists to iTunes’ Ping
Apple's Ping music social networking service is still struggling for relevance...but now it has social playlists.
VoiceDJ allows users to control their music library with their voice
VoiceDJ is an iPhone and iPod Touch application that allows users to control their mobile music library entirely with their voice.
Costco to stop selling Apple products
Waiting until iPads show up at Costco? Don't hold your breath: Costco has revealed its warehouse stores will soon be phasing out all Apple products.
Mac App Store delay, won’t be here until January
You won't be able to buy apps for your home computer until after the New Year, say inside sources.
Apple hits a wall with publishers over subscription deal
In its quest to finally offer subscriptions through the App Store, rumor has it Apple's deal with publications isn't getting any takers.
Apple sells over two million Beatles songs in first week
Apple's got a hit on its hands. Users have been quick to download The Beatles' works since the catalog was made available on iTunes last week.
Apple and News Corp announcing subscriptions at upcoming media event?
Mark your calendars. December 9 may mark an Apple-News Corp announcement that many believe is the long-awaited introduction of subscriptions for the iPad.
iOS 4.2: How to get your lost media back
Are you greeted by blank space where your endless media files used to be? Don't panic, there's an easy solution for the iOS 4.2 bug Apple users are experiencing.
eMusic adds major labels and tiered pricing
eMusic is now offering tracks from three out of four major music labels...but users will pay more for them than for eMusic's staple indie tracks.
The top iTunes music downloads for the week of November 15
The hottest downloads on iTunes from the week ending November 15.
Apple plans big surprise for iTunes on Tuesday
Apple is teasing a major iTunes announcement for Tuesday, with rumors ranging from the launch of a streaming subscription music service to the first Apple TV apps.
ITunes 10.1 upgrade is here, still waiting on iOS 4.2
ITunes 10.1 and AirPlay are finally here, but keep waiting on that iOS 4.2 release to be able to fully utilize their full capabilities.
Ping and Twitter officially integrate
Users of Apple's new social network, Ping, will now be able to broadcast their music reviews and links to iTunes tracks directly through a new agreement, but Facebook remains an elusive partner for Apple.
iTunes to triple length of song previews
Apple reportedly will soon begin offering song previews in 90-second clips.
The top iTunes singles and albums of the week of November 1st.
The hottest downloads on iTunes from the week ending November 1.
The top iTunes singles and albums of the week of October 18th
The hottest downloads on iTunes from the week ending October 18.
Starbucks offers free e-books, music, and movies at its stores
Starbucks is partnering with Yahoo to create a digital portal where customers using its Wi-Fi can access free e-books, news, movies, and music.
The top iTunes singles and albums of the week of October 11th
The hottest downloads on iTunes from the week ending October 11
TuneUp: A plugin to clean your iTunes library top-to-bottom
TuneUp uses an expansive database to clean up your music library and give you content related to your favorite bands.
Apple TV vs. Google TV: How do they differ?
The smartphone brawl between Apple and Google just crashed through a fence and onto your television set. But is Apple TV vs. Google TV a fair fight? Here’s why Apple TV and Google TV are significantly different approaches to digital entertainment.