Sony to shutter iTunes & Beats Music competitor Music Unlimited, partner with Spotify

Struggling Japanese electronics maker Sony has conceded defeat in the digital music market, announcing on Wednesday that it will close its cross-platform Music Unlimited service at the end of March and refer customers to another iTunes & Beats Music competitor, Spotify.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 17

Apple brings back complimentary iTunes content with new 'Free on iTunes' section

Consumers who lamented the cancellation of Apple's long-running "Single of the Week" program can once again fill their digital entertainment centers at Apple's expense, as the company has added a new "Free on iTunes" section with musical tracks and television episodes.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 13

Apple axes long-running 'Single of the Week' iTunes promotion - report

Ten years after giving away its first song, Apple has reportedly wound down the "Single of the Week" program that offered iTunes users a chance to download a free track from up-and-coming artists.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 28

Digital music sales dropped 9% in 2014 while streaming surged 54%

Apple's acquisition of streaming service Beats Music looms large over the latest music sales data, showing once again that the industry is trending away from sales of digital songs and albums.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 68

Apple codifies 14-day refund policy for iTunes purchases in the EU

European consumers now have two weeks within which to request a refund for most content purchased from the iTunes Store, according to recently-updated Apple support documentation, unifying the company's return policies for both physical and digital goods.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 20

Sony renting 'The Interview' for $6 on YouTube, Google Play, Xbox & Crackle, but not iTunes

Though Sony apparently held talks with Apple about debuting the film "The Interview" on iTunes, the movie is instead now available for rent on YouTube, Google Play, Xbox Live and Sony's own Crackle service for $5.99, while viewers can purchase the movie for $14.99.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 280

Sony wanted 'The Interview' on iTunes for Christmas, but Apple rejected fast timetable

In attempt to make its controversial film "The Interview" available to view on Christmas Day, Sony Pictures reportedly pursued a deal with Apple that was brokered by the White House itself, but the timetable to place it on iTunes was apparently too aggressive.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 110

Judge rules videotaped Steve Jobs deposition to remain out of public eye

After successfully defending a long-running antitrust case related to the iPod and iTunes ecosystem, Apple on Wednesday won a separate fight to keep videotaped deposition from late company cofounder Steve Jobs sealed.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 20

Apple 'iPod iTunes' antitrust case sent to jury after closing arguments

Closing arguments in a class-action lawsuit against Apple's iPod iTunes ecosystem were heard on Monday, with each side arguing their case for what could potentially result in a $1 billion penalty for Apple.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 18

Former iTunes engineer says Apple wanted to block '100% of non-iTunes clients'

A former Apple engineer appeared in court on Friday as the final witness of an antitrust case involving the iPod and iTunes ecosystem, saying he worked on an internal project meant to box out competing digital stores and media players.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 49

Apple lawyers say media only wants to show a 'dead man' in request for Steve Jobs deposition

Attorneys representing Apple in the company's fight against an iPod iTunes antitrust class-action lawsuit suggested in court on Tuesday that media requests to unseal Steve Jobs' videotaped testimony are petty at best.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 10

'iPod iTunes' antitrust case to continue on back of new lead plaintiff

After veering toward dismissal with eliminations of the two named plaintiffs, an iPod-iTunes antitrust lawsuit gained new life of Tuesday as a new plaintiff emerged to represent a class of 8 million iPod buyers.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 26

Major news outlets seek permission to broadcast Steve Jobs deposition in iTunes antitrust suit

Three major news organizations have filed a motion to release footage of a deposition from Steve Jobs shown in court last week, citing "substantial public interest" in rare footage of the late Apple co-founder.

Neil Hughes 11 years ago 16

'iPod iTunes' anti-trust lawsuit loses last standing plaintiff [update: motion to dismiss denied]

During court proceedings in iTunes lawsuit on Monday, new evidence presented by Apple revealed the case's sole remaining plaintiff may not have purchased iPods eligible for action, and the person was subsequently disqualified.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 48

Pixelmator, Beyonce, 'Guardians of the Galaxy' & 'Fargo' lead Apple's iTunes Best of 2014 awards

Apple on Monday debuted its curated list of the best content available from its various digital platforms, including apps, music, movies, books, podcasts and more.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 9

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