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Apple to stop supporting iTunes Store access for first-gen Apple TV units, Windows XP and Windows Vista operating systems on May 25th

There comes a point where a company cuts off support for an older product or operating system. Come May 25th, customers with an original Apple TV or a PC running Windows XP or Windows Vista will be unable to access or re-download content from the iTunes Store, a new Apple support document indicates. Apple has […]

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Apple quietly extends iTunes Store movie rental viewing times from 24 to 48 hours

Coinciding with the launch of the new Apple TV 4K and iPhone 8 devices, Apple on Friday updated its website with new information regarding movie rentals, saying viewers now have up to 48 hours to complete their rented titles after first pressing play. Prior to the change, iTunes Store customers had only a 24-hour period […]

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Exclusive Apple, Amazon deal comes to close, brings non-Audible audiobooks to iTunes

You’ll soon be able to snag non-Audible audiobooks within iTunes. A long-standing exclusive arrangement between Apple and Amazon, which has been in place since 2003, came to an end earlier this month following complaints from German publishers and investigations by European antitrust regulators, who were concerned that the agreement was stifling competition and raising prices. […]

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Rumor: Apple in negotiations with movie studios to offer in-theater movies for rental via iTunes

You might be able to snag movies that are currently in theaters as well as pre-order them months ahead of time via iTunes. Apple is apparently in negotiations with movie studios to allow customer to rent movies at home for a premium shortly after they hit theaters. The deal is apparently focused on allowing Apple […]

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Apple begins accepting donations to aid victims of Hurricane Matthew

Well, some better news that doesn’t involve batteries catching fire. Apple on Monday began collecting donations for the victims of Hurricane Matthew, which tore through a number of Caribbean countries and several U.S. states including Florida and the Carolinas. The hurricane killed hundreds and left untold numbers homeless or in need of aid.