http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/features/itunes/ en The Mac Observer Copyright 2009 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:06:49 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F5_fabulous_favorite_free_ios_apps%2F&seed_title=5+Fabulous+Favorite+Free+iOS+Apps http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/5_fabulous_favorite_free_ios_apps/ This week in Free on iTunes Vern Seward looks back on 5 of his favorite iOS apps: NYPL Biblion, McSweeney’s, PlainText, With Friends games, and Instagram. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad Fri, 11 May 2012 19:56:15 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fitunes_adding_media_files_automatically%2F&seed_title=iTunes%3A+Adding+Media+Files+Automatically http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/itunes_adding_media_files_automatically/ iTunes has a special folder that you can use to automatically add content to your library without having to do much, really, except drop files into it. You can even tell your browser to use that folder as its default downloads location for painless importing and organization right from the Web. Nifty, huh? In this tip, you’ll learn the ins and outs of how to use this feature to make your media experience a seamless one. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, iObserver, iTunes Fri, 11 May 2012 08:25:46 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fipod_class_action_moves_forward_eligible_owners_notified%2F&seed_title=iPod+Class+Action+Moves+Forward%2C+Eligible+Owners+Notified http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ipod_class_action_moves_forward_eligible_owners_notified/ Apple customers who purchased an iPod between September 12, 2006 and March 31, 2009 have been notified of their class status in a class-action lawsuit against the company initially filed over two years ago. The suit seeks damages against the iDevice maker for unfairly blocking competition with its propriety DRM utilized by both iPods and iTunes. News, iObserver, iTunes, iPod Thu, 10 May 2012 09:40:50 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fquick_tip_rename_idevices_in_itunes_without_restoring%2F&seed_title=iTunes%3A+Rename+iDevices+in+iTunes+Without+Restoring http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/quick_tip_rename_idevices_in_itunes_without_restoring/ Turns out you’ve got a new iDevice but you already own a previous iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with the same name. While iTunes lets multiple iDevices have the same name, it can get confusing keeping track of which device is which. We show you a quick and dirty iTunes trick for renaming your device without having to restore it and start over. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad, iPod Wed, 09 May 2012 09:39:05 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_upgrades_warner_bros._itunes_movies_to_1080p%2F&seed_title=Apple+Upgrades+Warner+Bros.+iTunes+Movies+to+1080p http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_upgrades_warner_bros._itunes_movies_to_1080p/ Apple’s new Apple TV gained a large amount of additional 1080p iTunes content this weekend in the form of Warner Bros. films. Many of the studio’s hit titles, such as the rebooted Batman franchise, Harry Potter saga, and The Lord of the Rings trilogy are now available for purchase and download through iTunes in 1080p. News, iObserver, iTunes Mon, 07 May 2012 09:40:16 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_faces_class_action_lawsuit_over_itunes_double_billing%2F&seed_title=Apple+Faces+Class+Action+Lawsuit+Over+iTunes+Double+Billing http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_faces_class_action_lawsuit_over_itunes_double_billing/ Robert Herskowitz claims Apple double billed him for a US$1.29 song, then refused to refund the difference, so he filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of everyone that’s been double billed through the iTunes Store. News, iObserver, iTunes Thu, 03 May 2012 13:10:56 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fitunes_enabling_show_in_itunes_library%2F&seed_title=iTunes%3A+Enabling+%26%238220%3BShow+in+iTunes+Library%26%238221%3B http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/itunes_enabling_show_in_itunes_library/ In this tip, Melissa Holt is going to write about a Terminal trick that’ll give you the ability to jump right to a song’s artist or album in your iTunes library. Heck, even if you don’t want to use the Terminal command to switch things up, it’s still pretty cool to know about the default behavior. So come on in and be astounded! Be amazed! Be only slightly more informed! Tips, TMO Quick Tip, iObserver, iTunes Wed, 02 May 2012 08:32:53 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_fights_discovery_request_for_jobs_deposition_in_music_trial%2F&seed_title=Apple+Fights+Discovery+Request+for+Jobs+Deposition+in+Music+Trial http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_fights_discovery_request_for_jobs_deposition_in_music_trial/ Apple has objected to a discovery motion seeking, among other things, a deposition given by the late Steve Jobs in a 2010 lawsuit involving Apple, rap artist Eminem, and his record label, Aftermath Records. The motion is part of a new class action suit being brought against Universal Music Group, and according to The Hollywood Reporter, Apple has claimed that the information and testimony are proprietary and have no bearing in the new suit. News, iObserver, iTunes Tue, 01 May 2012 15:31:48 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_ios_items_for_writers%2F&seed_title=3+iOS+Items+For+Writers http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_ios_items_for_writers/ Got the urge to write? Vern Seward takes a look at three iOS items that may help in the week’s Free on iTunes. Writing Creatively: Fiction, I Should Be Writing, and Write2 Lite. Check it out. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:25:50 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fitunes_using_home_sharing_to_sync_content%2F&seed_title=iTunes%3A+Using+Home+Sharing+to+Sync+Content http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/itunes_using_home_sharing_to_sync_content/ It’s a confusing media-buying world out there. You purchase a song, and you want your wife to have it, too—but how? Enter Home Sharing, an easy way to transfer content to other machines in your household. Luckily for us, Home Sharing includes some options that make it pretty easy to keep your iTunes Store purchases in sync, meaning less time spent futzing around with your files and more time enjoying them. Here are some simple tips for keeping things together. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, iObserver, iTunes Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:00:15 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_ios_apps_for_manly_men%2F&seed_title=3+Free+iOS+Apps+For+Manly+Men http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_ios_apps_for_manly_men/ Get in shape and learn man-stuff in this week’s Free on iTunes, where Vern Seward covers Lose The Belly, Men’s Fitness Complete Sports Traing Guide, and Manliness. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:22:26 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_institutes_security_questionsfor_itunes_app_store%2F&seed_title=Apple+Institutes+Security+Questions%09for+iTunes+%26amp%3B+App+Store http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_institutes_security_questionsfor_itunes_app_store/ Apple began asking iTunes and App Store customers this week to choose and answer three security questions for their accounts. The questions are intended to be answered in the future for issues relating to account security. News, iObserver, App Store, iTunes Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:08:24 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fnetflix_forms_political_action_committee_flixpac%2F&seed_title=Netflix+Forms+Political+Action+Committee+FLIXPAC http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/netflix_forms_political_action_committee_flixpac/ With online video increasing in popularity and issues like the lack of net neutrality threatening to undermine online video efforts and harm consumers, video streaming king Netflix has arrived in Washington to form a political action committee called FLIXPAC. News, Analysis, iObserver, iTunes Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:24:15 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Funiversal_movies_join_icloud_streaming%2F&seed_title=Universal+Movies+Join+iCloud+Streaming http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/universal_movies_join_icloud_streaming/ Movies from Universal Studios joined the list of titles available for iCloud streaming over the weekend. Universal and Fox have been the two big holdouts, although word surfaced in March that both studios could join the iCloud family soon. News, iObserver, iCloud, iTunes Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:31:23 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_apps_to_show_off_your_new_ipad%2F&seed_title=3+Free+Apps+To+Show+Off+Your+New+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_apps_to_show_off_your_new_ipad/ The new iPad 3 has a stunning display. Vern Seward helps you make the most of it with 3 free apps with stellar graphics: Pinball HD, Dark Meadow, And Paper by Fiftythree. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iOS, iTunes, iPad Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:09:59 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_two_publishers_resist_settling_doj_antitrust_probe%2F&seed_title=Apple+%26amp%3B+Two+Publishers+Resist+Settling+DOJ+Antitrust+Probe http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_two_publishers_resist_settling_doj_antitrust_probe/ Apple and two of the five publishers being investigated in the U.S. are resisting settlement terms proposed by the U.S. Department of Justice in an antitrust investigation on ebook pricing. Apple and publishers Penguin Group and MacMillan don’t care for the terms being offered, terms that would eliminate the enforcement clause of the agency pricing model Apple set up with those publishers when it launched the iPad in 2010. News, iObserver, iTunes Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:12:52 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Freview%2Fdisney_vacation_app_roundup_disney_world_lines1%2F&seed_title=Disney+Vacation+App+Roundup%3A+Disney+World+Lines http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/review/disney_vacation_app_roundup_disney_world_lines1/ The last of the Walt Disney World apps is Disney World Wait Times. David Winograd explains how, without maps, phone numbers, or nearly any of the information found in the previously reviewed apps, this is the most important one to buy. It will save you time, money and give you information not found elsewhere. Reviews, Quick Look Review, iObserver, iPhone, iTunes, iPad Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:25:49 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fjeff_bezos_groks_tech_better_than_tech_companies%2F&seed_title=Jeff+Bezos+Groks+Tech+Better+Than+Tech+Companies http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/jeff_bezos_groks_tech_better_than_tech_companies/ Why does it seem that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos understands at least some aspects of technology better than the technology world, especially when it comes to tablets? Bryan Chaffin argues that PC and device makers are stuck in an open licensing mindset, while a retail mogul was able to grasp the value proposition of Apple’s whole widget model. Columns and Opinions, The Back Page, Analysis, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:53:10 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_squashes_4_bugs_with_itunes_10.6.1_update%2F&seed_title=Apple+Squashes+4+Bugs+with+iTunes+10.6.1+Update http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_squashes_4_bugs_with_itunes_10.6.1_update/ Apple released iTunes 10.6.1 Wednesday, and update that included four different bug fixes. They range from problems that could result in a crash to syncing issues. News, Product News, iObserver, iTunes Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:14:44 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_sued_by_chinese_authors_for_pirating_app_store_books%2F&seed_title=Apple+Sued+By+Chinese+Authors+For+Pirating+App+Store+Books http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_sued_by_chinese_authors_for_pirating_app_store_books/ In what some may consider a hilarious twist of fate, a group of Chinese writers have filed suit against Apple, claiming that the Cupertino-based company is selling unlicensed copies of their books via its App Store. News, iObserver, App Store, iTunes Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:22:19 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_avante-garde_social_tools_for_ios%2F&seed_title=3+Free+Avante-Garde+Social+Tools+For+iOS http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_avante-garde_social_tools_for_ios/ Into the virtual social scene? In this week’s Free on iTunes, Vern Seward looks at three new items that may expand you social world. Instagram, Path, and The Social Hour Podcast. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad Fri, 16 Mar 2012 19:19:49 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fitunes_weeding_out_duplicates%2F&seed_title=iTunes%3A+Weeding+Out+Duplicates http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/itunes_weeding_out_duplicates/ We all have duplicate songs in our iTunes libraries. Some of us have thousands of duplicates, leading to much hair-pulling and teeth-gnashing. Here at TMO, we hate it when you have to either pull hair or gnash teeth, so to that end, here’s how you can easily resolve those duplicates so that your music is as clean as a whistle. It’s easy and reasonably pain-free—we promise. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, iObserver, iTunes Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:00:17 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fsean_parker_spotify_will_overtake_itunes_within_two_years%2F&seed_title=Sean+Parker%3A+Spotify+Will+Overtake+iTunes+Within+Two+Years http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/sean_parker_spotify_will_overtake_itunes_within_two_years/ AUSTIN - Sean Parker is thinking big when it comes to Spotify, the company he backed in 2010 to the tune of US$15 million. In a Q&A session at SXSW 2012, Mr. Parker said that Spotify is going to be more important to the music labels than iTunes is today, and that it will do so within the next two years. News, iObserver, iTunes Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:52:11 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fitunes_10.6_adds_1080p_video_support%2F&seed_title=iTunes+10.6+Adds+1080p+Video+Support http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/itunes_10.6_adds_1080p_video_support/ Along the introduction of a 1080p-capable Apple TV, Apple released iTunes 10.6 on Wednesday. The update added support for playing 1080p resolution videos from the iTunes Store. News, Product News, iObserver, iTunes Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:05:42 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ficloud_adds_movie_storage_support%2F&seed_title=iCloud+Adds+Movie+Storage+Support http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/icloud_adds_movie_storage_support/ Apple’s iTunes in the Cloud, which is part of its iCloud service, added support for movies on Wednesday. Along with iCloud movie support, Apple CEO Tim Cook also announced that iTunes Store movies will be available in at 1080p resolution, which fits nicely with today’s update for the Apple TV. News, Product News, iObserver, iCloud, iTunes, Apple TV Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:30:36 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_names_all-time_top_app_store_apps%2F&seed_title=Apple+Names+All-Time+Top+App+Store+Apps http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_names_all-time_top_app_store_apps/ After the 25 billionth app was downloaded over the weekend, Apple released lists of the all-time top iPhone and iPad apps, both free and paid. Many of these apps are now household names and cultural phenomenon. Remember when the iPhone was released and web apps were supposed to suffice? News, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:20:06 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_reveals_25_billion_app_store_download%2F&seed_title=Apple+Reveals+25+Billion+App+Store+Download http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_reveals_25_billion_app_store_download/ Apple’s countdown to the 25 billionth app download from the App Store ended late last Friday evening, and now the company has revealed which app hit the milestone mark and who made the purchase. News, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:46:17 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapples_ios_app_store_tops_25_billion_downloads%2F&seed_title=Apple%26%238217%3Bs+iOS+App+Store+Tops+25+Billion+Downloads http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apples_ios_app_store_tops_25_billion_downloads/ Apple’s App Store for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch reached the 25 billion download mark Friday night and winning one lucky shopper a US$10,000 iTunes gift card. The company is giving away the gift card as part of its promotional countdown to 25 billion app downloads. News, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad Sat, 03 Mar 2012 09:05:19 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_for_free_music_music_and_more_music%2F&seed_title=3+for+Free%3A+Music%21+Music%21+and+More+Music%21%21 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_for_free_music_music_and_more_music/ This week on Free on iTunes, free music! Vern Seward takes a listen to three free tunes from Mona, School of Seven Bells, and Leonard Cohen. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, iTunes Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:45:10 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_reportedly_settles_over_third_party_app_copyright_infringement%2F&seed_title=Apple+Reportedly+Settles+Over+Third+Party+App+Copyright+Infringement http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_reportedly_settles_over_third_party_app_copyright_infringement/ Apple and Australian-based Jigsaw Entertainment settled out of court over the “Chopper Soundboard” app that was developed by a teenage student in 2010. The once best-selling “entertainment” app was based on unlicensed copyrighted material from a comedy show that aired in 2005-06. News, iObserver, App Store, iTunes Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:48:00 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F4_free_non-apps_for_ipad%2F&seed_title=4+Free+Non-Apps+For+iPad http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/4_free_non-apps_for_ipad/ iOS isn’t just about apps There’s lots of free stuff that aren’t apps available for your iPad and this week Vern Seward looks at 4 for reading: Black Moon, The Keeper, Distro, and The Week.  Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iTunes, iPad Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:28:06 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_adds_mastered_for_itunes_to_itunes_store%2F&seed_title=Apple+Adds+Mastered+for+iTunes+to+iTunes+Store http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_adds_mastered_for_itunes_to_itunes_store/ Apple added a new section to the iTunes Store, dubbed Mastered for iTunes, that groups together albums that have been mastered to offer better audio quality from the AAC format used for tracks on the online music store. News, iObserver, iTunes Fri, 24 Feb 2012 11:39:16 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_ios_apps_for_the_house_hunter%2F&seed_title=3+Free+iOS+Apps+For+The+House+Hunter http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_ios_apps_for_the_house_hunter/ Looking for a new home? You iPhone can help, and in this installment of Free on iTunes, Vern Seward list 3 free iOS apps that can help in your search; Zillow, Realtor.com, and Hud Homes. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:23:46 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_launches_10k_promotion_for_25_billion_app_store_downloads%2F&seed_title=Apple+Launches+%2410K+Promotion+for+25+Billion+App+Store+Downloads http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_launches_10k_promotion_for_25_billion_app_store_downloads/ Apple announced on Friday a contest to celebrate and promote the countdown to 25 billion downloads from the App Store. As the company did to celebrate the 10 billion mark in January of 2011, the prize for downloading the 25 billionth app is a $US10,000 iTunes Gift Card. News, iObserver, App Store, iTunes Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:43:55 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fpaul_mccartney_to_stream_live_performance_on_itunes_apple_tv%2F&seed_title=Paul+McCartney+to+Stream+Live+Performance+on+iTunes%2C+Apple+TV http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/paul_mccartney_to_stream_live_performance_on_itunes_apple_tv/ Apple announced on Wednesday that it will be offering a free stream of Paul McCartney performing his new album, Kisses on the Bottom, through iTunes and the company’s Apple TV settop box. The performance takes place on February 9th at 10:00 PM EST, and will be streamed live from Capitol Studios. News, iObserver, iTunes Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:05:28 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_panorama_apps_for_iphone%2F&seed_title=3+Free+Panorama+Apps+for+iPhone http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_panorama_apps_for_iphone/ Want to shoot panoramas? With your iPhone? You’re in luck! This week in Free on iTunes Vern Seward takes a look at three free apps that will get you shooting pans like a pro. PanoStitcher, PanoMinute, and TourWrist. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iTunes Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:30:02 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fneil_young_jobss_death_slowed_apples_high-def_music_efforts%2F&seed_title=Neil+Young%3A+Jobs%26%238217%3Bs+Death+Slowed+Apple%26%238217%3Bs+High-Def+Music+Efforts http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/neil_young_jobss_death_slowed_apples_high-def_music_efforts/ The death of Apple cofounder Steve Jobs has slowed Apple’s efforts to move online music to high-def, according to rock legend Neil Young. During News Corp.’s D: Dive Into Media event on Tuesday, the Rock-and-Roll Hall of Famer said he had been in discussion with Apple, including Steve Jobs personally, about improving the quality of digital music. News, iObserver, iTunes Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:58:21 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F3_free_ios_apps_for_the_reader_the_dreamer_and_the_planner%2F&seed_title=3+Free+iOS+Apps++for+The+Reader%2C+The+Dreamer%2C+%26amp%3B+The+Planner http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/3_free_ios_apps_for_the_reader_the_dreamer_and_the_planner/ Vern Seward has a lot of time on his hands while convalencsing. That means he’s doing a lot of reading, dreaming and planning and he points out 3 free iOS apps to help you just that: McSweeney’s, Fotopedia Wild Friends, and Kayak. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iTunes, iPad Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:34:40 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ffirst_thoughts_apples_attempts_to_revolutionize_education%2F&seed_title=First+Thoughts%3A+Apple%26%238217%3Bs+Attempts+to+Revolutionize+Education http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/first_thoughts_apples_attempts_to_revolutionize_education/ Today, Apple announced iBooks 2, iBooks Author, and a new, free iTunes U app. Apple executives tout these as efforts to reinvent education and curriculum, and at first blush, they look very exciting. When you dig down into the innards of how it all works, though, Jeff Butts thinks the plan seems to break down quite a bit, and he’s dubious. Columns and Opinions, Editorial, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad, iPod Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:25:55 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fthe_fatal_flaw_with_ipad_textbooks_for_k-12_education%2F&seed_title=The+Fatal+Flaw+with+iPad+Textbooks+for+K-12+Education http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/the_fatal_flaw_with_ipad_textbooks_for_k-12_education/ When Apple announced Textbooks for K-12 in iBooks 2 this morning in New York, David Winograd believes the company forgot one major thing that will really prevent it from being sucessful. Analysis, iObserver, iOS, iTunes Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:36:36 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_releases_itunes_10.5.3_with_textbook_sync_support%2F&seed_title=Apple+Releases+iTunes+10.5.3+with+Textbook+Sync+Support http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_releases_itunes_10.5.3_with_textbook_sync_support/ Following its iBooks 2, iBooks Author and iTunes U app announcements on Thursday, Apple released iTunes 10.5.3. The update for the music-and-everything-else management app added support for syncing Apple’s new iBooks 2 interactive textbooks. News, Product News, iObserver, iTunes, iPad Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:39:03 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_offers_online_courses_through_itunes_u_app%2F&seed_title=Apple+Offers+Online+Courses+through+iTunes+U+App+%5BUpdated%5D http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_offers_online_courses_through_itunes_u_app/ Apple is making its iTunes U online learning service even more accessible as of Thursday with the introduction of its iTunes U app for the iPad. News, Product News, iObserver, iTunes, iPad Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:48:47 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fibooks_2_textbooks_already_available_at_itunes_store%2F&seed_title=iBooks+2+Textbooks+Already+Available+at+iTunes+Store http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ibooks_2_textbooks_already_available_at_itunes_store/ Apple announced iBooks 2 with interactive textbook support only minutes ago, and titles that support the new iPad app are already available through the iTunes Store. Titles from McGraw Hill and Pearson are available covering topics such as chemistry, math and biology. News, iObserver, iTunes, iPad Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:17:10 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_patents_method_of_sorting_tv_shows%2F&seed_title=Apple+Patents+Method+of+Sorting+TV+Shows http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_patents_method_of_sorting_tv_shows/ Apple was issued a new patent on Tuesday by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office that appears to cover a method for organizing episodic TV content, displaying information about that content based on metadata, and then using that metadata to provide sorting options for the user. Bryan Chaffin breaks it down for us. News, iObserver, iTunes, Apple TV Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:07:49 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fitunes_match_adds_19_more_countries%2F&seed_title=iTunes+Match+Adds+19+More+Countries http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/itunes_match_adds_19_more_countries/ Apple’s iTunes Match added support for 19 more countries on Tuesday. The new rollout means that iTunes users in 37 countries can now take advantage of the online music storage and playback service. News, iObserver, iTunes Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:38:22 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F10_essential_free_iphone_apps%2F&seed_title=10+Essential+Free+iPhone+Apps http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/10_essential_free_iphone_apps/ Vern Seward points you to 10 free apps that should be on your new iPhone in this week’s Free on iTunes. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iTunes Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:56:24 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F10_essential_free_ipad_apps%2F&seed_title=10+Essential+Free+iPad+Apps http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/10_essential_free_ipad_apps/ Got a new iPad for Christmas? Vern Seward lists 10 free apps no iPad should be without in this week’s Free on iTunes. Columns and Opinions, Free on iTunes, iObserver, App Store, iTunes, iPad Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:32:22 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Fforum_poll_how_many_paid_apps_are_on_your_ios_device%2F&seed_title=Forum+Poll%3A+How+Many+Paid+Apps+are+on+Your+iOS+Device%3F http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/forum_poll_how_many_paid_apps_are_on_your_ios_device/ Apple’s App Store is loaded with apps for your iOS device, some paid and some free. How many do you have on yours? Take today’s TMO Forum Poll and let us know. Link, Hot Forum Topic, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iOS, iTunes, iPad Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:49:13 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_reopens_itunes_connect_early%2F&seed_title=Apple+Reopens+iTunes+Connect+Early http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_reopens_itunes_connect_early/ Apple has reopened iTunes Connect to developers two days early. iTunes Connect is the portal developers use to submit and manage their apps on the App Store, and Apple had scheduled a shutdown of the service from December 22nd through December 29th for the holidays, but the site came back up on Wednesday, instead. News, iObserver, App Store, iTunes Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:58:41 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fitunes&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_posts_itunes_match_setup_guide_faq%2F&seed_title=Apple+Posts+iTunes+Match+Setup+Guide%2C+FAQ http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_posts_itunes_match_setup_guide_faq/ Apple has posted a new webpage for iTunes Match that includes a setup guide, a FAQ, and a description of how the service works. The information should come in handy for both experienced Apple customers and the millions of new customers who got Apple devices during the holidays. News, iObserver, iCloud, iTunes Mon, 26 Dec 2011 18:06:05 -0500