The new process might have baffled a number of people (including Jeff Butts), but once you know how it’s done, the method is actually pretty easy.
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The Steve Jobs Theater, iTunes Rant, iPhone X, and Apple Watch Series 3 - ACM 428
Apple’s new Steve Jobs Theater had its debut, and Bryan and Jeff talk about some of the amazing things we saw. They also spew some vitriol all over Apple’s decision to pull the App Store from iTunes, and discuss their favorite aspects of Apple Watch Series 3 and iPhone X.
Hey Apple, I Liked Browsing for iPhone Apps on My Mac
Taking away the ability to browse iOS apps on Macs and PCs is a step backward for users, and those backward steps are annoying as @&#%!
Apple TV 4K, iTunes 12.7 - TMO Daily Observations 2017-09-13
John Martellaro and Kelly Guimont join Jeff Gamet to talk about Apple TV 4K plus changes in iTunes 12.7.
Apple Releases iTunes 12.7, Removes iOS App Backups
Apple rolled out iTunes 12.7 on Tuesday with support for iOS 11, but it also does away with a couple features many users rely on.
iOS: How to Retrieve Purchased Ringtones
It took some digging and searching, but Jeff Butts found out how to get back those purchased ringtones, almost by accident.
Donate to Hurricane Harvey Relief on the iTunes Store
Apple is taking Red Cross donations for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts with a special iTunes Store page.
Apple is Accepting SPLC Donations in iTunes Now
Apple won’t share user information with the SPLC, and donations won’t qualify as a charitable donation.
In The Next iTunes Update, iTunes U Collections Will Move to Podcasts
If you are an iTunes U content creator, you won’t have to do much since Apple will be doing the transition. However, Apple recommends that institutions review current iTunes U Collections and remove outdated or unneeded content before the transition happens.
Apple Releases iTunes 12.6.2 for Mac, a Maintenance Release
Apple’s patch notes say only, “This update includes minor app and performance improvements.”
Apple Just Made It Easier for App Developers to Support Their Customers
By adding a “Customer Support” role to iTunes Connect accounts, developers can designate an employee to respond to App Store reviews without also giving them access to download and financial data.
Apple Celebrates World Emoji Day With iTunes Movies And New Emojis
Celebrate World Emoji Day with Apple by guessing iTunes movie titles in emojis and preview new emojis coming later this year.
iTunes, Apple Music, App Store Add PayPal Support
PayPal is finally a payment option for the iTunes Store, App Store, and Apple Music in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Apple Building 2nd Data Center in Denmark, Will Be Powered by Renewable Energy
Apple is building its second data center in Denmark, according to Reuters, citing Apple itself as the source. Like Apple’s other data centers, this one will also be powered entirely by renewable energy. Apple has committed to having 100% of its global operations powered by renewable energy. This data center will be located in Aabenraa, a town in southern Denmark near the German border, and Apple plans to open it in the second quarter of 2019. It will drive the company’s iTunes Store, App Store, iMessage, Maps, and Siri in Europe.
Puck Killed the Wi-Fi – Mac Geek Gab 664
Keyboard shortcuts, system-wide tools, reversing panorama mode, and putting the finishing touches on your system updates are the things you’ll learn about in just the first few minutes of this episode. From there it goes even deeper, including a great segment about managing your email on macOS and iOS. You won’t want to miss this one. Press play… and enjoy!
Apple Wants to Pay Record Labels a Smaller Share of Apple Music Revenue
The music industry may actually be fine with a reduced cut as long as Apple can keep adding Apple Music subscribers.
How to Get 1-Year of Apple Music for $85
You can get one year of Apple Music at a discount now that a one year option is available through iOS. Here’s how.
How to Downgrade from iOS 11 Beta
This guide will work for the iOS 11 developer beta and public beta.
Secure Document Syncing, Splitting Audio & More – Mac Geek Gab 659
Thunderbolt 3 Docks, Quick PrefPane Access, the best iOS PDF viewer, splitting audio files, and finding your lyrics. THAT’s what your two favorite geeks start with this week… and then they go from there! Press play and enjoy.
How to Prevent Photos and iTunes from Opening Automatically
If you’re getting sick of watching programs bounce in your Dock just because you plugged your iPhone into your Mac to charge it, then boy, have we got a Quick Tip for you! Melissa Holt’s going to tell us how to stop Photos and iTunes from opening automatically.
Developers: Get Ready for iTunes Connect Down Time on April 22
Apple has scheduled iTunes Connect down time starting at 7AM pacific time on April 22nd that could last up to eight hours. That means anything developers need to do in iTunes Connect and related services need to be handled before the morning of the 22nd.
8 Ways to See the Charge Level of Your AirPods
If you’ve got a pair of Apple’s bluetooth headphones, dubbed “AirPods,” then it’s good to know that there are tons of ways to check their battery levels. Considering that the AirPods don’t have a physical indicator of how much charge they’ve got, that’s a good thing! In today’s Quick Tip, Melissa Holt’s gonna go over a number of methods for finding out how much more listenin’ you can do.
Apple May Charge $30 to Rent Movies Still in Theaters
Apple is reportedly negotiating with studios to offer iTunes rentals for movies while they’re still in theaters. Movies would be available for rent within a couple weeks of opening in theaters for about US$30, and that sounds like a pretty good deal.
iTunes 12.6 Lets You Watch Rental Movies Across All Your Devices
While Apple was painting iPhones red and rolling out new iPads on Tuesday, it also released an update for iTunes that lets you watch movie rentals on any of your devices. iTunes 12.6 for the Mac adds what Apple dubbed “rent once, watch anywhere” which is exactly what it sounds like: You can watch a movie on any of your devices, not just the one where you made the rental.