Like your news more social? Vern Seward point out 3 iOS apps that should fit the bill in this week's Free on iTunes. News Republic, Thirst, and Rockmelt. Check it out.

Apple CEO Tim Cook met with Beats Electronics CEO Jimmy Iovine in February to discuss a possible partnership in a music streaming service. Reuters reported that the meeting was sparked by a streaming service called Project Daisy that Beats announced in January for a late 2013 launch. The question is, what's Apple's angle?

Like comics? Vern Seward points out three great comics readers for iOS in this week's Free on iTunes. NARR8, Emanata Comics, and Marvel Comics.

Downloads from Apple's education-based iTunes U service have topped the billion mark, and over 250,000 students are enrolled in iTunes U-based online courses. Over 2,500 courses are available to the public from school districts, universities and colleges, and even more are available to students enrolled in specific educational institutions.

Apple has agreed to a settlement in a lawsuit where parents said the iPhone and iPad maker did too little to ensure that children wouldn't make in-app purchases without permission. As part of the settlement, Apple is offering parents a US$5 iTunes gift card if their children made in-app purchases that weren't authorized.

E-magazines have grown up. In this installment of Free on iTunes, Vern Seward takes a look at 3 free publications no iOS device should be without: TRVL, TNW, and AUX.

Apple released iTunes 11.0.2 on Tuesday, an update that adds a composer view. We show you where it is and how to use it.

Are your eyes and ears playing tricks on you? They can and do as Vern SEward walks you through this week's Free on iTunes offerings, Color Uncovered and Sound Uncovered. Check it out.

If you want your kids to be able to buy media from iTunes without giving them access to your personal Apple ID and password, an iTunes Allowance is a great idea. It'll let you specify an amount to give your child every month, so your credit card bill won't have any nasty surprises. Well, any nasty surprises from iTunes, anyhow. Here's how you'll get it going. 

Valentine's Day is upon us and what better way to show someone how you feel than to plan a romantic evening? Vern Seward points out 3 apps that may help you get you love groove on in this week's Free on iTunes. Home Depot Style Guide, Jamie's Recipes, and TuneIn Radio.