Tag Archive | "iTunes"
The iTunes App store is thriving
Charles Teague over at DragonStyle has done some interesting research on the iTunes app store which highlights the tremendous growh the iTunes app store is experiencing. The following charts are reproduced with permission, and encapsulate all applications currently available in the iTunes app store. There are currently over 9000 apps available for sale in the […]
Continue reading...Why developers prefer the iPhone, and why Android and RIM face an uphill battle
Thursday, November 27, 2008
I came across this quote from Cosential that captures the essence of why many developers are starting to prefer coding for the iPhone. “In learning about development for the Blackbery platforms, we have to create a build for each phone and each network. As a developer, I just can’t afford it. Most of my customers […]
Continue reading...Beatles on iTunes is delayed yet again
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
In a piece of news that shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, Paul Mcartney told reporters today that negotiations to bring The Beatles to iTunes have stalled. “The last word I got back was it’s stalled at the whole moment, the whole process. I really hope it will happen because I think it should. […]
Continue reading...Interview with Steve Wozniak
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Below is a link to an enlightening interview with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Woz is in high form as he discusses a wide variety of topics including the iPhone, Steve Jobs, his proudest accomplishment, and his general take on a number of interesting issues. Here is an excerpt of him talking about Steve Jobs: “Well, […]
Continue reading...Rumor: Apple might soon be adding DRM-free songs from all the major record labels to iTunes
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Currently, there is only one major record label (EMI) that offers DRM-free songs on the iTunes store, but that might be set to change. Rumor has it that Apple is in talks with Sony, Warner, and Universal to add DRM-free tracks from their catalogues to iTunes as well. Users can presently purchase drm laden music […]
Continue reading...5 Apple rumors that never came true
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Did you hear that Steve Jobs is starting a band and is going to force all iTunes users to download his bands’ songs? I just hope that I can catch them on tour before Steve Jobs is rushed to the hospital for an emergency voice box transplant! Everyone loves a good Apple rumor, but hindsight […]
Continue reading...BlackBerry Storm coming on November 21, can it compete with the iPhone?
Thursday, November 13, 2008
After a number of delays attributed to software glitches, RIM’s BlackBerry Storm will be hitting stores on November 21. The BlackBerry storm will be RIM’s first true push into the consumer smartphone market, and it’s coming in full force. The BlackBerry Storm will be the first touchscreen BlackBerry, an interesting departure for a company who […]
Continue reading...Apple announces iTunes “Movie of the Week”
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
iTunes users now have the option to purchase select “movies of the week” for $5. Current movies available for a $5 download include Terminator 2, St. Elmo’s Fire, and Karate Kid. In order to order these $5 movies, users must first pay $0.99 to join Apple’s ‘Rental of the Week’ program. MacNN has the full […]
Continue reading...What’s the most downloaded catalog song in iTunes history?
Saturday, November 8, 2008
What’s the most downloaded catalog track in iTunes history? Before you jump out your seat and guess ‘Jack Johnson’, keep in mind that a catalog track refers to a song released in the pre-digital era, but later re-released as a digital download. So any guesses? Here’s a hint: think Power Ballads. Well, it turns out […]
Continue reading...Steve Jobs hates Blu-Ray, Apple’s secret weapon to fight Hackintosh boxes, and more
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
An interesting article over at ThePulpit talks about Steve Jobs wish for Blu-Ray to die, H.264 in Snow Leopard, HD content distribution via iTunes, and how Apple is positioning itself for future battles against clone makers such as Psystar. Excerpt from the article: “Turning to Nvidia isn’t the same as doing the chipset itself, but […]
Continue reading...Apple sells over 200 million TV Shows on iTunes, adds HD options
Thursday, October 16, 2008
AppleInsider has the scoop here. You can read the original Apple press release here. From the press release: “CUPERTINO, California—October 16, 2008—Apple® today announced that all four of the major networks are offering primetime programs in stunning high definition on the iTunes® Store (www.itunes.com), including viewer favorites “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Lost” from ABC, “CSI” and […]
Continue reading...Kevin Rose drops MacBook Blu-Ray Rumor at Live Diggnation event
Friday, October 10, 2008
At the live Diggnation that was just held in London as part of the “Future of Web Apps” Expo, Kevin Rose enlightened us with yet another juicy rumor. He claimed that the new and yet to be announced MacBooks will support Blu-Ray drives. Rose was spot on in his iPod/iTunes predictions for the recent “Let’s […]
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Sunday, November 30, 2008
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