Last week, users in China mysteriously saw the iTunes Movies Store and iBooks Store shut down. At the time, it was unclear why the services went down, but now, The New York Times reports that the two stores were ordered to shut down by the Chinese State Administration of Press, Publication, Film, and Television.
iTunes Movies Stories April 21, 2016
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Apple today announced via a press release that its Apple Music, iTunes Movies, and iBooks services are now available to customers in China. The company says that Apple Music is launching in China with “millions” of songs, including local artists like Eason Chan, Li Ronghao, JJ Lin and G.E.M, as well as international stars like Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift.
iTunes Movies Stories May 29, 2015
9to5Toys Last Call: 11″ MacBook Air (newest version) $800, 4x 16GB Flash Drives $16, Splatoon for Wii U, much more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call Updates:
- Splatoon for Wii U inks the scene with colorful gameplay and an exclusive bundle
- HUSKK Quickdraw iPhone 6/6+ Leather Wallet Case: Shipped $25 (Orig. $49)
- This is probably your last chance to get wave 4 amiibo figures: Robin, Lucina, more
- Acer Chromebooks at Amazon: 11.6-Inch $155, Tocuhscreen w/32GB SSD: $200, more
- Xbox Live free games for June: Massive Chalice, Just Cause 2, Thief, more
- Home: Anchor 4-pc stainless spice jars $17, Pyrex 18-pc glass food storage $25 , more
- Multi-year magazine subs from $4.75/yr: ESPN, Wired, Men’s Health, many more
Daily Deals: 13″ 256GB Retina MacBook Pro w/ Force Touch $1,300, 11″ MacBook Air $800, Dual USB Car Chargers from $6, more
4-pack of 16GB PNY Attaché USB 2.0 Flash Drives $16 shipped (Reg. $28)
$75 Staples Gift Card for $60 w/ email delivery (20% off)
App Store Free App of the Week: Hyper Square puzzle game ($2 value)
30 discounted iTunes movie bundles: Jurassic Park $20, Godfather & Lord of the Rings Trilogy $15 ea, more
More new gear from today:
Games/Apps: Xbox One Assassin’s Creed Unity Bundle $300 (Reg. $350), Stunt Star goes free, Machine World $1, freebies, more
- New! Classical music albums $0.99 ea: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, many more
- New! 6PM 15% off sitewide: Lucky Brand Jeans $44 (Orig. $129), more
- New! Acer Chromebox 1.4GHz/2GB/16GB w/ Keyboard + Mouse $120 shipped (Reg. $150+)
More deals still alive:
iPad Air 2 64GB Wi-Fi in all colors for the same price as 16GB: $500 shipped (Reg. $599)
iPad mini 3 for the same price as the second gen model: $300 shipped (Reg. $399)
- Lenmar’s ChugPlug gets you 4 hours of MacBook battery life: $68 shipped (Reg. $130)
- Get up to $100 in Amazon credit w/ Weber Grills + $50 credit $399 ($449 value), more
- USB Charger Deals w/ Prime shipping: Lumsing 2-port 17W $5 (Reg. $10), more
- Pioneer speakers: SP-BS21 Bookshelfs $50 shipped (Orig. $100), more
- Inateck 2.5″ SSD Enclosure w/ 3-port USB 3.0 Hub: $22 Prime shipped (Reg. $28)
- Blumoo Bluetooth Universal Remote Shipped: $85 (Orig. $130, CA Tax Only)
- Home: Coca-Cola mini fridge $30, Cuisinart brushed stainless griddler (refurb) $75, more
- Buy Incase’s new bags early and get a free power pack ($50 value) + giveaway
- Headphones: Philips Bluetooth $31, Audio-Technica (refurb) $39, more
- WD upgrades its popular My Passport Ultra portable HD, last gen 2TB on sale for $80
- TP-LINK 150Mbps wireless N portable travel router $15 shipped (Orig. $30)
- Free PlayStation Plus games for June: Metal Gear Solid V Ground Zeroes, more
- Harman Kardon & JBL Factory Recertified up to 80% off
- Lumsing cases: iPhone 6 $3, iPhone 6 Plus $5, iPad Air 2 $7 Prime shipped
- Get a month of geek and gaming gear from Loot Crate for $17 shipped (15% savings)
- Complete Arduino Starter Kit & 3-Course Bundle: $76 (Orig. $520, CA Tax Only)
- Get a minimum of $175 towards a PlayStation 4 with an eligible PS3 or Xbox 360 trade
- AirPlay content from your iOS devices to your Mac w/ Airserver: $10 (Orig. $15)
- Two rugged Bluetooth speakers from Lumsing: $11 Prime Shipped (Reg. $24+)
- NERF blasters and crossbows up to 25% off: Elite 2-in-1 Demolisher $30 (Orig. $40)
- NBA Jam for iOS goes free for a limited time thanks to IGN
- Sky Guide: View Stars Night or Day is now available for free (Reg. $2)
- Headphones: JBL J55i $19 (Reg. $30), Klipsch R6m $60 (Reg. $72+)
- Anker Ultra-Slim Mini Bluetooth Keyboard for Mac, iPad, more: $13 Prime shipped
New products & more:
Bluelounge’s new extension cord brings style and USB power
Amazon Prime adds free same day delivery in select markets across the United States
- New game from former BioShock devs puts players in the shoes of a blind protagonist
- Neato’s next gen robotic vacuums might be its quietest and best looking yet
- SanDisk’s new SSDs offer improved performance at a “cost-effective” price
- Screentendo can turn any part of your screen into a playable Super Mario Bros. level
- This retro style amiibo display is going to give you flashbacks
- OXBOARD blends a skateboard and Segway for a unique rechargeable transportation option
- The new Yeair quadcopter can go as fast as your car for 60 minutes without landing
- Amazon’s purported Handmade store is about to rain on Etsy’s parade
- This origami style kayak unfolds and has you in the water in 10 minutes
- Xbox One can get over-air HD channels with new bundle from MS
- Retro Freak plays original game cartridges from 11 throwback consoles
- Phree stylus works on nearly any surface & doubles as a headset for phone calls
- Bloxels lets anyone design video games with no programming knowledge needed
iTunes Movies Stories May 27, 2015
9to5Toys Last Call: discounted iTunes movie bundles, Logitech Bluetooth speaker $60, WD 2TB HDD $80, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call Updates:
- Neato’s next gen robotic vacuums might be its quietest and best looking yet
- Free PlayStation Plus games for June: Metal Gear Solid V Ground Zeroes, more
- Lumsing cases: iPhone 6 $3, iPhone 6 Plus $5, iPad Air 2 $7 Prime shipped
- Lenmar’s ChugPlug gets you 4 hours of MacBook battery life: $68 shipped (Reg. $130)
- Screentendo can turn any part of your screen into a playable Super Mario Bros. level
- Get a month of geek and gaming gear from Loot Crate for $17 shipped (15% savings)
- Complete Arduino Starter Kit & 3-Course Bundle: $76 (Orig. $520, CA Tax Only)
- Home: Cuisinart auto ice cream maker (refurb) $35 (Orig. $50), more
30 discounted iTunes movie bundles: Jurassic Park $20, Godfather & Lord of the Rings Trilogy $15 ea, more
Logitech UE BOOM wireless Bluetooth speakers: MINI $60 (Orig. $100), full-size $129 (Orig. $200)
WD upgrades its popular My Passport Ultra portable HD, last gen 2TB on sale for $80
Giveaway: Intrepid’s Journeyman messenger bag worth $379 is great for work or play
More new gear from today:
Daily Deals: OtterBox iPhone 6 commuter wallet case $21, Tethys universal waterproof pouch $4, more
- New! Games/Apps: Witcher series $10, Bayonetta 2 $45, Wii U bundle $260, freebies, more
- New! Harman Kardon & JBL Factory Recertified up to 80% off
- New! This retro style amiibo display is going to give you flashbacks to the first Super Mario Bros.
More deals still alive:
AirPlay content from your iOS devices to your Mac w/ Airserver: $10 (Orig. $15)
Get a minimum of $175 towards a PlayStation 4 with an eligible PS3 or Xbox 360 trade
- iPad mini 3 for the same price as the second gen model: $300 shipped (Reg. $399)
- Two rugged Bluetooth speakers from Lumsing: $11 Prime Shipped (Reg. $24+)
- NERF blasters and crossbows up to 25% off: Elite 2-in-1 Demolisher $30 (Orig. $40)
- NBA Jam for iOS goes free for a limited time thanks to IGN
- 1Password for Mac drops down even further to $28 (Reg. $50)
- App Store Free App of the Week: Magnetized abstract puzzle game ($3 value)
- Sky Guide: View Stars Night or Day is now available for free (Reg. $2)
- App Store Amazing Apps & Games for $1 ea: Living Earth, Cut the Rope 2, more
- Headphones: JBL J55i $19 (Reg. $30), Klipsch R6m $60 (Reg. $72+)
- Anker Ultra-Slim Mini Bluetooth Keyboard for Mac, iPad, more: $13 Prime shipped
- MFi Lightning Cables: 10-ft $7, 3-ft $6, and more deals for braided and aluminum options
- 30% off accessories from T-Mobile: Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 6 $76, more
- Jabra SOLEMATE Portable Bluetooth Speaker $60 shipped (Reg. $86+)
- Veho Retro Leather Bluetooth Speaker $65 shipped (Orig. $180)
- Kingtop 5500 DPI Optical Gaming Mouse w/7 Button Side: $9 Prime shipped
- Refurbished 5K iMac pricing down to lowest ever
- Apple has reduced pricing on many of its refurbished 15” Retina MacBook Pro models
- Belkin 30% off sitewide on $100+ orders: Thunderbolt 2 Dock $210, more
- Canon PIXMA AirPrint Printer + Premiere/Photoshop: $109 (~$200 value)
- Bluetooth Speakers: Urge Soundbrick $19 (Reg. $30), Aukey Muse $20 (Reg. $36), more
New products & more:
OXBOARD blends a skateboard and Segway for a unique rechargeable transportation option
The new Yeair quadcopter can go as fast as your car for 60 minutes without landing
- Amazon’s purported Handmade store is about to rain on Etsy’s parade
- This origami style kayak unfolds and has you in the water in 10 minutes
- Xbox One can get over-air HD channels with new bundle from MS
- Retro Freak plays original game cartridges from 11 throwback consoles
- Phree stylus works on nearly any surface & doubles as a headset for phone calls
- Bloxels lets anyone design video games with no programming knowledge needed
iTunes Movies Stories March 10, 2015
9to5Toys Last Call: Staples gift card 15% off, $5 iPhone 6 cases, Logitech gaming up to 50% off, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call Updates:
- Omaker iPhone 6 Flexible TPU case & Tempered Glass Screen Protector $5 Prime shipped
- Das Keyboard makes its most compelling case yet for Mac users to go mechanical
- Wenger SwissGear 15.6-inch Granite Computer Backpack $29 (Reg. $40+)
- Here’s a look at the “world’s first” custom pancake printer bot
- Home: Dyson DC34 Handheld Vacuum $120 (orig. $200), more
$100 Staples gift card for $85 w/ email delivery (15% off)
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Media: The Shield & Futurama complete collections from $25, iTunes Kids/Family movies $10 each, more
Amazon Gold Box – Logitech gaming up to 50% off: F310 Gamepad $13, G230 Headset $30, G700s Mouse $50, more
Updated Apple TV pricing gets passed down as players refurbished by Apple hit a new low of $59
iPhone 6 Ultra-Thin 0.3mm case in multiple colors for $0.99 shipped
As Apple Watch approaches, these top-rated iPhone 6 fitness armbands start at only $10 Prime shipped
Small States Review: Grovemade’s iPhone 6 dock puts extra emphasis on design and materials, giveaway worth $99
More new gear from today:
Groupon 10% off: Logitech iPad Air keyboard cover (refurb) $27, iPhone battery case $18, PS4 bundle $360, more
- New! ZAGGFolio iPad Air 2 Keyboard Case in Sage $45 shipped (Reg. $100)
- New! Four-pack WD 4TB 3.5″ Red NAS internal hard drives $600 shipped (Reg. $700)
- New! Daily Deals: Logitech UE BOOM $139, LG 4.1-Ch. Speaker $150, more
- New! Games/Apps: Xbox One Halo MCC bundle $350, iOS freebies, more
- New! Seagate 5TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive $125 shipped (orig. $249)
More deals still alive:
Roku’s flagship streaming media player is on sale for $77 shipped (Reg. $100)
- Apple products/accessories 10-15% off: iPad Air 2 from $449, iTunes cards 15% off, more
- Add Bluetooth phone calls and music streaming to your car for $35 shipped (orig. $60)
- Samsung 850 2.5″ SSD: EVO 500GB $180 (Reg. $270), Pro 256GB $150 (Reg. $180)
- iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Car Mount for iPhone 6/Plus $18 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)
- iTunes Free App of the Week – Temple Run: Oz ($1.99 value)
- Home Audio: Logitech speakers w/ sub $25, Bose Acoustimass 6 system $399
- Sennheiser HD 600 open-back pro headphones $245 shipped (Reg. $400)
- Sky Gamblers: Cold War is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($5 value)
- Toys R Us 35% off LEGO Star Wars: X-Wing Starfighter $59, AT-AT $91, more
- Wii U console bundle refurbished by Nintendo w/ warranty $230 (Reg. $300 new)
- Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ear Headphones $150 (Reg. $200)
- iPhone 6 ultimate party case includes a bottle opener and flameless lighter for $10
- Download a free copy of the Transformers movie
- PreSonus Speakers + Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones from $229
New products & more:
WaterField Designs offers an early look at Apple Watch accessories for home and travel
- Here’s Logitech’s next gen Daedalus Apex gaming mouse with customizable RGB lighting
- Rock Band 4 slated for a 2015 return w/ song collections transferring + all new hardware
- The second gen Divoom Bluetune Bean speaker comes equipped with a remote selfie button
- Kitchen Tech: Using Nitrous Oxide to make fresh whipped cream, airy waffles, more
- SanDisk’s new microSD card will stuff an extra 200GB in your MacBook, GoPro, more
- Aether’s Cone wireless speaker gains a couple new tricks, still looks beautiful
- Treat yourself to sharper, better kitchen knives from Henckels and Wusthof for $20+
- Sony’s new BSP60 voice-controlled smart Bluetooth speaker is a virtual assistant on wheels
- Panasonic’s new Bluetooth smart air conditioner does more than just keep you cool
- Best Buy cuts Gamers Club Unlocked to $30, 20% off new games and amiibo
iTunes Movies Stories October 14, 2014
9to5Toys Last Call: UE Mini Boom Bluetooth speaker $80, Chromecast $28 (or less), iTunes movie 2-packs $10, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
UE Mini Boom Bluetooth speaker $80 shipped (Reg. $100)
JBL OnBeat Lightning iPhone 5/5s/5c or 6/6 Plus speaker dock (refurb): $15 shipped ($104 off)
iTunes movie two-packs for $10 each, Enrique Iglesias Greatest Hits album free, more
Google Chromecast $28 Prime shipped or less from Staples stores (Reg. $35) + free Hulu Plus/Google Play offers
Toshiba Canvio Connect 1TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive: $50 shipped (orig. $130)
Small States: Waterfield Designs has the perfect bag for all of your gadgets, giveaway worth $329
Other new deals:
- New! XYZprinting Da Vinci 1.0 3D Printer $399 shipped ($100 off)
- New! Games/Apps: Awesome Calendar $1, TinyScan Pro free, more iOS freebies
- New! Home: Breville Smart Grill (refurb) $185 (orig. $450), more
- New! Daily Deals: Canon DSLR Packages from $650, Mophie Juice pack: $40, more
- New! Canon refurb. PowerShot S100 Digital Camera: $110 shipped (orig. $230)
- New! A/V Receivers (refurb): Sony 4K 5.2-ch $185, Harman Kardon 7.1-ch $405, more
- New! Sonos can now stream your music in even more places w/ its new BOOST accessory
- New! Epson XP-410 Small-in-One printer w/ AirPrint $35 shipped w/ .edu ($60 w/o)
More deals still alive:
- iTunes Gift Cards up to 15% off from Staples and Best Buy
- Hootoo TripMate travel router w/ 6000mAh power bank $36 shipped (Reg. $50), $15 w/o
- Samsung NX w/ lens: $250 (Reg. $449), Nikon 1 J3 camera w/ lens: $179 (Reg. $229)
- Urban Beatz ROCKBOX Portable Stereo Bluetooth Speaker $30 Prime shipped (orig. $100)
- Belkin 20% off: Thunderbolt 2 Express Dock HD $240, WeMo LED starter set $80, more
- Back to college munchie care package $10 shipped (Reg. $20)
- Lumsing 10400mAh Power Bank $19, Bolse Lightning (MFi)/Micro USB car charger $24
- Apple iPod touch 32GB in space gray or silver $224 shipped (Reg. $299)
- APC Back-UPS 600VA 8-outlet power supply: $45 shipped (orig. $110+)
- Fashion: Solstice Sunglasses in-store credit 50% off, Nike Free 5.0 running shoes $65, more
- Mpow Mbox Portable Bluetooth Speaker $43 shipped (Reg. $100) + Freebie contest
- WD My Cloud 3TB Personal Cloud Storage: $150 shipped (orig. $200)
- iPad 4th gen. w/ Retina display LTE (refurb): 64GB $430, 128GB $480
- Bose AE2 fold-flat over-ear headphones $70 shipped (Reg. $150)
- BOGO movie ticket offer for Fury, Brad Pitt’s new war flick
- Halloween costumes for adults, children and pets – plus decorations and more
- Free iTunes download of the ‘Star Wars Rebels’ series premier
- rooCASE iPhone 6/6 Plus cases in a variety of colors and styles: $7 shipped (Reg. $20)
- Numark Mixtrack Edge Slimline portable USB DJ controller $99 (orig. $300)
New products/ongoing promos:
- Ryobi Phone Works transforms iPhone into Swiss Army Knife of home improvement tools
- Prime members will get 30 minute head start on some of Amazon’s best holiday deals
- Carl Zeiss unveils its sub $100 virtual reality headset for iOS and Android
- Quick look: The BlueSYNC SPB is an All-in-One Bluetooth speaker
- Troy-Bilt’s FLEX conquers all of the seasons and power washes too
- Amp iPhone speaker case delivers a personalized audio experience, pre-order to save 50%
- Ski Safari: Adventure Time for iOS is IGN’s free game of the month
iPhone 6/Plus deals, accessories, and more:
- iloome readies “the world’s first” curved tempered glass screen protector for iPhone 6/6 Plus
- Roundup: the best ultra tough Lightning cables for your new iPhone 6/6 Plus
- Faster 2.1A chargers/batteries, more for iPhone 6/Plus quick charging (roundup)
- Apple isn’t making an iPhone 6/6 Plus dock, here are your best options
- Couldn’t score a 128GB iPhone? Add storage to any iPhone w/ a wireless drive
- Best iPhone 6/6 Plus plan in US? T-Mobile unlmtd.100 mins talk: $30/month
- Should you protect your new iPhone 6/6 Plus with AppleCare+ or SquareTrade?