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Apple releases iTunes 10.3 public beta, begins to introduce iCloud, re-download feature for purchased content

Literally moments after announcing its new iCloud service, Apple offered a public beta iTunes 10.3, the latest version of its multimedia/jukebox application for Mac OS X. The new version, available at download, offers a new “Purchased” tab for re-downloading software and content at no cost. Per AppleInsider, the new iTunes also includes the iBookstore for […]

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Rumor: Apple purchases iCloud.com domain name for $4.5 million

Moving away from the white iPhone 4 for a moment, Apple is said to have indeed bought the iCloud.com domain for its forthcoming cloud-based iTunes music streaming service, though the rumored US$4.5 million purchase price remains unconfirmed. Citing his own sources, John Paczkowski of Digital Daily reported Friday that Apple did purchase the iCloud.com domain […]

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Entire Beatles catalog now available via iTunes Store

On Tuesday, Apple announced that the entire Beatles catalog is now available via the iTunes Store. Per Macworld, the group’s complete box set is now available for US$149 with many individual tracks selling for $1.29 apiece. Single albums cost $13 each, with double albums such as the Past Masters compilation going for $20. Each of […]

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NBC’s ‘Heroes’ on iTunes Before TV

NBC has announced that the pilot episode of its new adventure drama, “Heroes,” will be available as a free download from Apple Computer’s iTunes store beginning Sept. 1, more than three weeks before its Sept. 25 network premiere. The free iTunes download will include several commercials from its chief sponsor, Nissan Motor. “Heroes,” which features […]

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Beatles Lose Apple Court Battle

The Beatles have lost their court challenge against Apple Computer over its iPod and iTunes download service. Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and the families of George Harrison and John Lennon control the Apple Corps label. They claimed the US firm broke a deal aimed at ensuring there would not be two Apples in the […]