News Archive for 07/05/30

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YouTube coming to Apple TV in June

05/30, 4:35pm

YouTube coming to Apple TV

Apple today announced that it will allow Apple TV users to wirelessly stream video content from Google's YouTube service to their televisions starting in June. The Cupertino-based company said YouTube will be available as a free software update in mid-June, while Apple boss Steve Jobs revealed that the full YouTube catalog will be available on Apple TV in the fall, according to MarketWatch. The company began shipping the Apple TV in March, with industry analysts projecting various results as the device develops and consumers learn more about what the Apple TV actually does. Apple also announced that it is offering a new 160GB Apple TV build-to-order option.

SendStation ships thumb-sized iPod adapter

05/30, 3:45pm

PocketDock AV ships

SendStation Systems today began shipping its PocketDock AV, a compact thumb-sized iPod adapter providing connections for USB, line out audio, and composite as well as S-Video. The device allows users to sync, charge, and attach an iPod to a home stereo system. The PocketDock AV includes a 4-in-1 cable for USB and AV connections to reduce cable clutter, and comes in black with a design that works with most iPod cases. The PocketDock AV is priced at $40, and works with any dockable iPod model -- including the current-generation video iPod and iPod nano players.

First DRM-free "Free song of the week"

05/30, 2:15pm

Free DRM-free song

Apple is already offering its first DRM-free "Free song of the week" on its iTunes Store via the new "iTunes Plus" audio format. The free track, titled "Lightning" by Eric Church, prompts iTunes customers to choose between the classic DRM-protected AAC file or the iTunes Plus format when users attempt to download the file. The Cupertino-based company unveiled iTunes Plus earlier today, bringing support for DRM-free music tracks featuring high quality 256Kbps AAC encoding for higher quality audio to its online storefront.

Maroon 5 album breaks iTunes sales record

05/30, 9:55am

iTunes sales record broken

A&M/Octone recording act Maroon 5's sophomore album, "It Won't Be Soon Before Long," has broken an iTunes Store sales record amidst predictions of a chart-topping debut week. The Grammy-winning band sold over 101,000 albums via iTunes in one week including more than 50,000 digital pre-orders that provided fans with two exclusive tracks and a Ticketmaster pre-sale offer. "Maroon 5 fans broke an iTunes record, making 'It Won't Be Soon Before Long' the no. 1 most popular album upon week of release," said James Diener, President of A&M/Octone Records.

Apple launches iTunes Plus, DRM-free music

05/30, 8:35am

Apple launches iTunes Plus

Following the early morning release of iTunes 7.2, Apple on Wednesday launched iTunes Plus, which brings support for new DRM-free music tracks featuring high quality 256 kbps AAC encoding for higher audio quality. The new higher-quality, DRM-free songs are available immediately for $1.29 per song. iTunes Plus currently includes EMI's digital catalog of outstanding recordings, including singles and albums from Coldplay, The Rolling Stones, Norah Jones, Frank Sinatra, Joss Stone, Pink Floyd, John Coltrane and more than a dozen of Paul McCartney's classic albums available on iTunes for the first time.

Apple's iTunes 7.2 supports DRM-free music

05/30, 2:50am

Apple releases iTunes 7.2

As expected, Apple today released iTunes 7.2 (Windows), an update to its popular music jukebox and video management software for both Mac and Windows. Available via the Mac OS X Software Update, the 29.2MB enables users to preview and purchase iTunes Plus music—new higher-quality, DRM-free music downloads from participating music labels--although the iTunes Store itself has not been updated with DRM-free music. The Cupertino-based company, which announced the deal with EMI in April, will allow users to upgrade their current music and Apple's help documentation notes that songs without DRM protection, called "iTunes Plus," have no usage restrictions and feature higher-quality encoding.