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Apple says goodbye to iTunes in latest Mac update

Apple fans have bid farewell to iTunes, the once-revolutionary program that made online music sales mainstream and effectively blunted the impact of piracy. But not many consumers still use iTunes — on iPhones, the functions have long been split into separate apps for music, video and books. Mac computers follow suit on Monday with a…

7 October 20198 October 2019 Chris Price Apple, News

What does the end of Apple iTunes actually mean?

Apple has announced plans to replace iTunes, its long-running software which revolutionised the way people buy music, films and TV shows when it launched 18 years ago. Many are viewing the move as the end of the app, though it will continue to exist in some form for now. What has Apple announced? Apple said…

6 June 20196 June 2019 Chris Price News

Apple WWDC: Key announcements – including iOS13, ‘cheese grater’ Mac Pro

Apple has announced a wide range of updates across its software platforms, as the tech giant prepares for its next generation of devices. Here is a closer look at the Apple products announced at WWDC (Worldwide Developer Conference). macOS and the end of iTunes (Apple) The most significant part of Apple’s updates around macOS, the…

3 June 20194 June 2019 Chris Price Apple, News

Is it the end of iTunes? iPhone and Apple Watch updates expected at Apple Developer Conference

A dark mode for the iPhone and the end of iTunes could be among the announcements made by Apple today at its annual developer conference later today. The next version of iOS, the software which powers the iPhone and iPad, is expected to be previewed at the event alongside the operating systems for the Apple…

3 June 20193 June 2019 Chris Price Apple, News

Apple goes head to head with Spotify, plans to launch streaming service and revamp iTunes Radio with Zane Lowe

According to the New York Times, Apple and Beats - the headphones company Apple purchased for $3bn in 2014 - are set to take on Spotify with a new music streaming service. Unlike Spotify, there will be no free option with the streaming service. According to several music executives, Apple recently tried but failed to persuade…

30 March 201530 March 2015 Chris Price Apple, iTunes, music

Apple adds 14 day app store refund option for UK and EU customers

Ever bought an app or a song accidentally? The good news is that you might be able to get your money back - as Apple has introduced a 14-day refund window for European users. According to IBTimes, the change is due to new EU regulations, and as a result the refund window only applies to…

30 December 2014 James O'Malley Apple, Apps

BBC Playlister adds iTunes support

The BBC Playlister, a service which lets you "tag" tracks you like from BBC radio and TV programmes has added an option to export your playlist to iTunes. The move was revealed in a tweet, and has iTunes joining Spotify,…

17 June 2014 James O'Malley BBC, music

Popular pot-dealing game pulled by Apple

We reported the other day how the app Weed Firm had hit the high spot on the iTunes chart. Now it appears that Apple is not as relaxed about controversial topics as we had thought. The Metro reports that the…

23 May 2014 Stuart Apple, Apps, Features, Gaming

Average age of iPhone user has risen from 25 to 34 in last two years, claims poll

Are the young deserting Apple? Thats the question that's being posed by mobile phone comparison site, www.mobilephonechecker.co.uk. It has carried out a study aimed at uncovering the age of the average iPhone in the UK and found out that the…

18 September 201310 January 2016 Shinychris Apple, iPhone

REVIEW: Finis Neptune SwiMP3 player

This latest generation underwater MP3 player is Finis' first to feature a separate component housing the electronics. Will having to strap this to your goggles in addition to the two ear-pieces make it much more difficult to use? Read our full review to find out!

7 August 201330 September 2021 Shinychris Features, MP3 players, Reviews

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