News Archive for 08/08/22

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Apple looks into iTunes

08/22, 5:30pm

Apple investigates Chinese iTunes blockage

As a result of access to the Chinese iTunes Store being blocked by the government, an Apple official has come forward to comment on the matter, saying that an investigation is ongoing. According to MarketWatch, Apple China spokeswoman Huang Yuna reported the company is aware of the problem, but denies being able to add any clarity in the matter. It is uncertain whether access was blocked due to the release of a pro-Tibet music album, or the flurry of more than 400 comments between nationals and those for Tibet's freedom.

Sony S-AIRPLAY XROSS FADE

08/22, 9:05am

Sony intros multi-room, DJ-ready iPod stereos

Sony on Friday brought iPod audio into relatively new territory on Friday by releasing two new audio systems for larger areas and more social occasions. The S-AIRPLAY is one of the few multi-room iPod audio systems available and beams music from the Apple players to stereo satellites as far as 164 feet away from a central base station, letting owners keep their device in one location. Sony's custom S-Air format supports as many as ten receiving systems at one time and effectively lets one iPod cover an entire house.