ITUNES

IBTimes Logo

Hacker's doubleTwist launches iTunes copying

The release of software from a firm run by a notorious Norwegian hacker, DVD Jon, is likely to leave the music and film download world in a frenzy. The music sharing startup, doubleTwist, released a self-titled program which allows consumers to move music files, images and video from their computers onto other devices, like Sony's PSP and a handful of cell phones.

iPhone Smugglers Deal Blow to Apple: Report

IBTimes Logo
Apple iPhones are being smuggled into China through word-of-mouth networks, helping to deal a blow to Apple's efforts to create official distribution channels for its popular devices, according to a report.

Apple Rallies on Upgrade, Catalysts

IBTimes Logo
Shares of Apple rallied on Monday as the consumer electronics makers reductions to iPod and iPhone manufacturing were already reflected in its stock price, analysts said.
IBTimes Logo

Apple Shares Rally on PC Catalysts, Upgrade

Shares of Apple rallied on Monday as the consumer electronics makers reductions to iPod and iPhone manufacturing were already reflected in its stock price, analysts said.
More news
IBTimes Logo

Yahoo Music Migrates to Rhapsody

Yahoo Inc. said on Monday it will stop operating its online music service Yahoo Music and divert its customers to Rhapsody music service, which is run by RealNetworks Inc and Viacom Inc, in a deal that will allow Yahoo to promote Rhapsody on its site.
IBTimes Logo

Apple Delays Release of TV Software

Apple announced on Wednesday that it postponed the release of its Apple TV software update by a week or two, saying it required more time to finish the upgrade that would let people rent movies directly from their televisions.
IBTimes Logo

Quarter of Apple iPhones unlocked: analyst

More than a quarter of people who bought Apple Inc's iPhone are using them on wireless networks other than AT&T's, the exclusive iPhone carrier in the U.S., a stunning number that will pressure the company's business model, an analyst said on Monday.
IBTimes Logo

Apple Profit up 58%, Weak Outlook

Apple Inc. reported a first-quarter profit that rose 58% from a year ago thanks to strong sales of Mac computers and iPods during the busy holiday shopping season.
IBTimes Logo

Apple Expected to Deliver Solid 1Q

After the hype of Macworld has died down, Cupertino, Calif.-based Apple is expected to produce solid numbers Tuesday afternoon, with earnings expected to jump nearly 50 percent for its December quarter.
IBTimes Logo

Apple Unveils new Laptop, Product Updates

Apple Inc. unveiled the world's thinnest laptop on Tuesday, as well as new software upgrades to its iPhone and iPod Touch, and buffed up its iTunes software with online movie rentals.
IBTimes Logo

Mum's the Word at Apple's Macworld Opening

Ahead of Apple's CEO Steve Jobs keynote speech at San Francisco's Moscone Convention Center at the 24th annual Macworld convention, speculation on about what the next Apple -gee-wiz product persists. With nearly 50,000 attendees and 390 exhibitors, Macworld is a buzz prior to Steve Jobs' product announcements, from Apple including new gadgets and software for Apple devices. The only possible hint is a banner throughout the convention center with the cryptic line, There'...
IBTimes Logo

Apple Shares Up More than 3 Pct Ahead of Macworld

Shares of Apple rose more than 3 percent on Monday ahead of eager anticipation for tomorrow's Macworld expo in San Francisco, which will likely bring with it new product announcements that could push the company's outlook even higher than last year's strong effort.
IBTimes Logo

Apple, China Mobile call off iPhone launch talks

Apple Inc and China Mobile have called off talks to launch the U.S. firm's popular iPhones in China, dashing investor speculation that the device will hit store shelves soon and sending China Mobile shares down.
IBTimes Logo

Apple at Macworld next week, what to expect

Macworld Expo in San Francisco will be a time for the whole world to see new releases from different companies supporting Apple's Mac, including announcements from Apple itself.
IBTimes Logo

Slim Apple laptop expected at Macworld

As the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas winds down to lackluster reviews, Apple is expected to grab the spotlight with an ultra-slim laptop computer and online movie rentals at its biggest annual show next week.
IBTimes Logo

Amazon to offer Mp3s from Sony BMG

Amazon said on Thursday that it will begin offering music from Sony BMG without digital rights management, allowing purchases to freely distribute the downloads.
IBTimes Logo

Apple reduces price for iTunes in UK

Apple on Wednesday announced its move to reduce prices for music on its U.K. iTunes store so as to match the pricing in other European countries after an inquiry by a European Union on a pricing complaint from a British consumer group.
IBTimes Logo

iTunes downloads in UK to become cheaper

British music fans will pay less for downloads from Apple's online iTunes store after Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs reached a deal with the European Commission.
IBTimes Logo

Microsoft won't launch iPhone rival: report

Microsoft will not launch a product that competes directly with Apple's iPhone, Chairman Bill Gates said in an interview with Germany's Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. No, we won't do that. In the so-called smart phone business we will concentrate solely on software with our Windows Mobile program, Gates was quoted as saying in the interview published on Wednesday.
IBTimes Logo

Apple seen set to resolve EU iTunes case

Apple will soon announce steps to resolve European Commission charges that its iTunes stores broke EU rules by setting prices country by country in Europe, people familiar with the situation said on Tuesday. The announcement may come later on Tuesday or at the latest by Thursday, the sources said.
IBTimes Logo

Digital album packaging should improve in 2008

There is a reason people still buy CDs more than they do digital albums. Actually there are several, but viruses that come along with music via peer-to-peer sites (P2P) and a concern over digital rights management (DRM) aren't the only culprits.

Pages

IBT Spotlight

We Help Businesses Find B2B Service Providers They Can Trust.