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Apple makes pledge to not distribute pornography

Several days ago, “Hottest Girls,” the first app containing nudity, was released and available for purchase on iTunes. Apple has since removed the offending app, and stated to CNN that they will not distribute “applications that contain inappropriate content,” in short: porn. “Apple will not distribute applications that contain inappropriate content, such as pornography. The developer [...]

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Apple offers $30 iTunes credit to those affected by iPhone 3GS activation delays

Due to the heavy burden placed upon AT&T’s activation servers this weekend, literally millions of iPhone 3GS users were met with activation delays. In order to compensate those affected by these delays, Apple was generous enough to give away $30 of credit to the iTunes Music Store. Dear Apple Customer, Thank you for your recent Apple Store order. [...]

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Apple launches iTunes movie store in Germany

Until today, German iTunes users have been unable to utilize the “movies” section in iTunes, a feature that countless other international users have grown so accustomed to. Popular movies that can be found on Germany’s iTunes movie store include titles such as: “Quantum Of Solace,” “The Dark Knight,” “Pineapple Express,” “High School Musical 3: Senior Year,” “Eagle [...]

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Wal-Mart and Amazon both adopt “iTunesesque” variable pricing scheme

Just a few days ago, iTunes implemented a variable pricing scheme, “April 7, 2009, the most popular songs on iTunes are now $1.29, as opposed to the $0.99 that we’ve all grown so accustomed to over the past few years.” [Article ] Wal-Mart and Amazon are both following suit, probably with the mindset that if the [...]

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iTunes variable pricing implemented, “music is now 100% iTunes plus”

We’ve been hearing about “variable pricing” for a while now (since MacWorld in San Francisco,) and Apple has finally gone through with it. As of yesterday, April 7, 2009, the most popular songs on iTunes are now $1.29, as opposed to the $0.99 that we’ve all grown so accustomed to over the past few years. Less [...]

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iTunes 8.1.1 now available for download

Earlier today Apple released a new version update for iTunes, updating it from 8.1 to 8.1.1. iTunes 8.1.1 adds support for renting HD movies and provides a number of bug fixes, including addressing issues with VoiceOver and syncing with iPhone or iPod touch. As with any Apple software update, Mac users can manually check for this update [...]

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Apple to enable iTunes account creation via iPhone

In anticipation of the release of the iPhone with 3.0 software, Apple plans to enable a new feature, allowing users to create an iTunes account directly from their iPhones. Up until this point in time, iPhone users must already have an iTunes account before being able to purchase songs and other media from the iTunes store [...]

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iTunes version 8.1 now available for download

In addition to yesterdays announcement regarding the new iPod Shuffle, Apple also released an updated version of iTunes. The software, which is now at version 8.1 is said to be “faster and more responsive.” Based on the release notes, version 8.1 will offer a benefit to users with large music libraries, as well as when browsing [...]

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How iPhone app management in iTunes should be, but sadly its just a concept.

A new concept video has surfaced showing off what appears to be a much nicer way to manage your iPhone apps within iTunes. Moving and rearranging your apps directly on your iPhone is likely manageable for most people, however there are plenty of us who often have way more than we should, and whatever your [...]

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Apple’s Macworld Keynote Unveils DRM-Free iTunes Plans

Apple’s last MacWorld keynote speech brought with it a new MacBook Pro, but it also had a few things to appeal to the iPhone crowd. First off, iPhone 3G owners will now be able to download music from the iTunes store over the 3G network at no extra cost. The second, and more amazing development is with [...]

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