News Archive for 07/03/26

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iTunes album credit

03/26, 6:15pm

Apple may credit iTunes album purchases

Apple, in conjunction with several music labels, is planning to offer iTunes users credit for songs already purchased when they choose to buy an associated album within a certain time frame, according to the New York Times. Apple's current policy essentially makes customers pay twice for songs purchased individually and then as part of an entire album. The move is likely part of a larger strategy to salvage diminishing sales of entire albums, which is a direct result of consumers' ability to purchase only those individual tracks of interest, rather than an entire album to obtain the one or two songs they frequently want. "I think the album is going to die," said Radar Research managing partner Aram Sinnreich. "Consumers are listening to playlists," he said, referring to mixes of individual tracks. "Consumers who have had iPods since they were in the single digits are going to increasingly gravitate toward artists who embrace that."

Hyatt offers digital music

03/26, 5:20pm

Hyatt hotels, resorts offer digital music

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts today unveiled its new digital download music pilot program that offers unique destination-specific music collections at individual properties in MP3 format that work with Apple's iPod and other portable players. Both Hyatt's Scottsdale and Lost Pines resorts now feature music on property that celebrates the respective destination and showcases international as well as local artists. The tone, style and pace of the music adjusts throughout each day to capture the essence of the environment and guest experience, such as the tranquility of a relaxing morning massage at Scottsdale's Spa Avania or the energy and vitality of an evening at Lost Pine's Shellers Barrelhouse Bar. Hyatt plans to roll out the new program to its properties across North America and the Caribbean throughout this year.

iStyles 2G Nano cases

03/26, 9:50am

iStyles unveils leather cases for 2G Nano

iStyles has unveiled its Classic Leather Cases for Apple's second-generation iPod nano. "The Classic Leather Cases are stylish and slim premium luxury leather cases for the iPod nano second-generation. The classical styling of the case enhances the look and feel of the iPod nano, while the slim low-profile fitting maintains the sleekness and elegance of the device." iStyles' new cases come in six various colors matching those colors of Apple's second-generation iPod nano which include black, blue, green, pink, red, and white. Each case is priced at $15.