Warner Bros. execs find Apple's 99 cent TV show rentals too cheap

Executives with Warner Bros., producer of numerous primetime network TV shows, believe that Apple's 99 cent prices TV show rentals need to be more expensive.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 109

Extended iTunes song samples stalled due to licensing issues

Apple's plan to announce extended iTunes song samples on Sept. 1 met with late opposition from publishers, according to a new report.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 27

Rupert Murdoch may be swing vote in Apple's 99 cent TV rental pitch

While most in the TV industry are opposed to Apple's proposed plan for 99 cent episode rentals, its efforts could be saved by News Corp CEO Rupert Murdoch's drive to save the newspaper industry, according to a new report.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 106

Antitrust review of Comcast-NBC deal considers effect on Apple's iTunes

As Comcast's bid to purchase NBC Universal goes through a federal review, the U.S. government is investigating the effect the deal might have on Internet-based video services like Apple's iTunes Store.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 43

Apple negotiating 99 cent TV show rentals ahead of new iTV - report

A new report alleges that Apple is in negotiations with content providers, and is in "advanced talks" with News Corp., to offer 99 cent TV show rentals ahead of an anticipated Apple TV update.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 102

Pink Floyd albums removed from iTunes after record contract expires

Numerous albums from legendary rock band Pink Floyd have disappeared from Apple's iTunes store, along with other digital storefronts, following the expiration of a contract between the band and its record label.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 104

Rumored iTunes cloud service could be delayed further

Mired in licensing issues, Apple's rumored full-scale cloud music service might be further down the line than previously thought. A limited feature service could be released by the end of the year.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 24

Apple to shutter acquired streaming music service Lala on May 31

Lala announced this week its website will no longer be operative as of May 31, and users who bought songs through the site will be credited with songs from Apple's iTunes.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 33

Apple's iTunes streaming music service could arrive in July

With its recent acquisition of streaming music service Lala, Apple is working toward launching its own streaming iTunes solution to debut as soon as the third quarter of 2010.

Slash Lane 16 years ago 17

Pink Floyd songs could be removed from iTunes after court ruling

Music legends Pink Floyd won a lawsuit with their label EMI Thursday, with the band successfully defending its right to block the sale of individual songs on digital download services like iTunes.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 113

Apple's iTunes LP concept hatched by labels, sales disappoint

The iTunes LP format introduced by Apple last year was the brainchild of record labels looking to increase sales of whole albums, but sales thus far have been soft, a new report alleges.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 39

Apple pressures music labels to abandon Amazon MP3 Daily Deal

A new report claims Apple has attempted to push music publishers away from participating in Amazon's MP3 Daily Deal promotion, which features timed exclusives for popular tracks.

Sam Oliver 16 years ago 55

Networks skeptical of Apple's push for $1 iTunes TV episodes

As Apple hopes to sell some TV episodes for 99 cents through iTunes, major networks have responded with apprehension to the plan, which could alienate local affiliates and cable providers.

Slash Lane 16 years ago 44

CBS plans to reduce prices to $1 on some iTunes TV episodes

Apple's push for 99 cent TV shows to coincide with the launch of the iPad has garnered support from at least one content provider, with the network CBS reportedly interested in reducing prices for some shows.

AppleInsider Staff 16 years ago 41

Music exec says Apple's iTunes cloud is real, coming in 2010

Another prediction that Apple's acquisition of streaming music service Lala will result in a cloud-based iTunes service was offered Tuesday, with a digital music executive suggesting purchased content will be available from any browser or Internet-connected device.

Katie Marsal 16 years ago 71

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