Preview to extend to all iTunes sections?

Apple has again expanded the functions of iTunes Preview, the web-based showcase for material at the iTunes Store. In addition to music, site visitors can now see previews of iPhone apps; when opening an app link in a web browser, people will see details and screenshots without having to own iTunes. Actually downloading an app requires following a link back to iTunes.

In early January, Apple added sound samples to Preview music listings. The company is believed to be working towards some form of web-based streaming service, made possible by its buyout of a company specializing in the technology, Lala. The inclusion of apps in Preview may suggest that Apple will eventually provide previews for video content, such as movies and TV shows.

by MacNN Staff