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895 'iTunes' stories September 2010 - April 2019

Feature Request: Here’s my wish-list for a standalone Music app on the Mac

Ben Lovejoy Apr 10 2019 - 7:28 am PT

We’ve today been able to confirm that Apple is bringing new standalone media apps to macOS, including a Music app on the Mac.

That’s something I’ve been calling for since 2015.

Let’s have a new OS X Music app just like we got a new iOS one. Have it be a music player, and a means of transferring music to iOS devices, and nothing else. Strip away absolutely everything that isn’t about music.

I gave an exec summary of what I wanted from it back then, but now we know it’s finally happening, I thought I’d put together a more detailed wish-list for the upcoming app …

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How to set the iTunes MiniPlayer on top of all windows on Mac

Peter Cao Mar 13 2019 - 12:01 am PT

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The iTunes MiniPlayer is a great way to have quick access to your iTunes or Apple Music library on your Mac without having a giant window covering your screen. It gives you easy access to your currently playing song, skip and rewind controls, play/pause, and even shows a history of what you’re playing. Follow along to learn how to set the iTunes MiniPlayer on top of all windows on Mac.

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iTunes 4K protections may have been breached for the first time as pirated copy of Aquaman surfaces

Michael Potuck Mar 7 2019 - 10:14 am PT

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A new report details how a pirated 4K copy of Aquaman could be the first known example of Apple’s 4K iTunes content being hacked. While there could be other explanations, multiple signs are pointing to the film coming from iTunes.

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Vinyl and CDs now more popular than iTunes music downloads, new data shows

Peter Cao Feb 28 2019 - 2:32 pm PT

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In a rather bizarre turn of events, CDs and vinyl records are making a small comeback. According to CNET, both physical mediums are now making more money than the iTunes Store, which dominated the industry roughly four years ago. Streaming also continues to grow and propel the music industry.

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Where does iTunes store backups?

Peter Cao Feb 12 2019 - 12:01 am PT

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If you’re old school and still prefer to backup your iOS devices through iTunes, it’d be handy to know where those backups are located. Follow along to learn where iTunes stores its backups.

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[Update: Availability details] Samsung Smart TVs adding AirPlay 2, iTunes Movies and TV Shows app

Benjamin Mayo Feb 11 2019 - 11:30 am PT

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Update 2/11/2019: Samsung now says its 2019 QLED TVs are now available to purchase or pre-order. The upcoming iTunes app and AirPlay 2 feature will be available in a future update to compatible 2019 and 2018 TVs.

Apple and Samsung today announced a partnership to put iTunes TV shows and movies onto Samsung Smart TVs from the spring. The iTunes video content will be exposed through a special app that sits alongside existing apps like Netflix, Hulu and YouTube.

The TVs will also become AirPlay 2 receivers, marking the first official AirPlay integration for third parties. The features will launch on 2019 Samsung Smart TVs and most 2018 Samsung Smart TVs through a software update.

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Lady Gaga’s track with R. Kelly pulled from both iTunes and Apple Music

Ben Lovejoy Jan 11 2019 - 4:15 am PT

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A Lady Gaga song performed with hiphop performer R. Kelly has been pulled from her 2013 album Artpop on both iTunes and Apple Music.

The duet Do What U Want (With My Body) was track 7 on the album, which now jumps straight from track 6 to track 8 …

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Apple begins charging sales tax in Canada on iTunes purchases & Apple Music subscriptions

Chance Miller Jan 7 2019 - 3:47 pm PT

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Apple today has confirmed that it is now charging sales tax on TV, movie, music, and audiobook iTunes purchases in Canada. The change first went into effect last week, and now Apple is confirming the new policy.

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Netflix ditching iTunes billing for new customers

Peter Cao Dec 28 2018 - 12:24 pm PT

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One notable provider missing in Apple’s TV app integration is Netflix. While you can still search for content from Netflix within the app, it will not keep track of watching history or suggest content for the Up Next feature. The company will be distancing itself from Apple even more soon.

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Apple faces class action lawsuit alleging it misrepresents what’s included in iTunes Season Passes

Chance Miller Oct 9 2018 - 6:16 pm PT

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Apple is facing a class action lawsuit over how it labels TV bundles in the iTunes Store, according to a new report from The Hollywood Reporter. The class action lawsuit was recently filed in California federal court and alleges that by counting promotional clips as episodes, Apple is deceiving buyers of Season Pass content.

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How to get a refund for the App Store or iTunes

Peter Cao Sep 21 2018 - 12:00 am PT

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One of the most underrated, and frankly hidden things from users is the ability to get a refund on iTunes or App Store purchases. This is especially important for games or apps that may be misleading and don’t function the same way the screenshots/description says it does.

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Apple acknowledges the viral tweet claiming it can delete movies from your iTunes library

Chance Miller Sep 16 2018 - 1:09 pm PT

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A viral tweet over the last week has led to a lot of confusion about whether or not Apple can delete movies you’ve purchased through iTunes from your library. In a statement to CNET this weekend, however, Apple addressed the controversy and offered a bit more detail on the situation.

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Mac: How to customize the equalizer in iTunes

Peter Cao Sep 7 2018 - 12:01 am PT

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Got a new pair of headphones or speakers but sounds a bit off? If you’re an Apple Music subscriber or use iTunes as your way to manage music, there might be a way to offer a temporary fix for your audio gear…

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PSA: Apple dropping apps from the affiliate program could be good news for some

Ben Lovejoy Aug 10 2018 - 6:01 am PT

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Apple’s controversial decision to remove apps from its iTunes Affiliate Program may be bad news for many, but it could represent good news of a kind for those with very small balances …

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Apple says it is removing apps & in-app purchases from its iTunes Affiliate Program

Chance Miller Aug 1 2018 - 3:37 pm PT

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Apple announced in an email to publishers this evening that it is making changes to its iTunes Affiliate Program. The company says that starting this fall, apps for iOS and macOS will no longer be included in the affiliate program…

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This week’s best iTunes deals: popular TV complete seasons from $10, superhero movies, much more

Trevor Daugherty Jul 18 2018 - 6:35 am PT

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Lost in the shuffle of Prime Day is a new batch of sales over at the iTunes store. We’re seeing all-time lows on popular TV show complete season, such as Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, Star Trek and more. There’s also plenty of movie deals too, focused on Batman and other superheroes. Head below for all that plus the usual selection of 4K films and more.

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App Store adds iDEAL payment method in the Netherlands, replacing credit card with bank account

Peter Cao Jun 28 2018 - 9:42 am PT

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Apple has begun supporting the iDEAL payment method in its App Store. This allows customers to purchase apps with Dutch banks, instead of using a credit or debit card.

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iTunes payment security update affecting users on older software June 30

Zac Hall Jun 28 2018 - 4:29 am PT

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Apple has started notifying customers of an upcoming security update to payments on iTunes and the App Store that will affect older versions of iOS, tvOS, and macOS. The change will go take place on Saturday according to an alert from Apple.

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Apple releases minor update to iTunes on Mac and Windows

Peter Cao May 29 2018 - 12:09 pm PT

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Alongside the heap of new software updates today, Apple is now pushing out a minor update to iTunes for both Mac and Windows, likely to support the new software.

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Feature Request: Handoff for music between iOS devices, Macs and HomePods

Ben Lovejoy May 23 2018 - 5:58 am PT

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I’ve written many times that the integrated ecosystem offered by Apple is one of the company’s greatest strengths. The Handoff feature is a great example of that integration. It’s really handy to be able to do start reading something in Safari on my Mac, and then continue reading it on my iPhone, for example.

Handoff works with most Apple apps: Mail, Maps, Safari, Reminders, Calendar, Contacts, Pages, Numbers and Keynote – but not Music. That’s what I’d like to fix …

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iTunes now available on the Microsoft Store after delay

Peter Cao Apr 26 2018 - 2:29 pm PT

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After promising, and then pushing it back, iTunes is now finally available on the Microsoft Store after much anticipation.

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How to sync your local iTunes library when you’re subscribed to Apple Music

Peter Cao Apr 4 2018 - 4:43 pm PT

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Apple Music is one of the best music streaming options when you have a local library of unreleased songs, live concerts, or remixes. But this method will also allow you to sync hi-fiedlity music such as ALAC to your iPhone.

While not completely obvious, it is possible to sync your local library while also having a cloud-based Apple Music library on your iPhone or iPad.

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Apple releases iTunes 12.7.4 with new ‘Music Videos’ section for Apple Music users

Chance Miller Mar 29 2018 - 1:35 pm PT

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Early today, Apple started rolling out a new Music Videos section to the Music app on iOS. The feature acts as a home for music videos for Apple Music subscribers, aggregating the best and most recent video content. Now, the new Music Video section is coming to desktop with iTunes 12.7.4…

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Treasury Department warns against scammers asking for tax payments via iTunes gift cards

Chance Miller Mar 6 2018 - 2:42 pm PT

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As tax day quickly approaches in the United States, scammers are ramping up their efforts to swindle Americans out of their money. CNBC this week highlights a growing scheme that sees scammers asking people to pay their taxes with iTunes gift cards…

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