From the Apple iPod to the iPhones themselves, locking users to iTunes was a clear sign that Apple wanted users locked into its ecosystem and that was unacceptable to me. Back in 2001, downloading ... ( read original story ...)
Apple to debut developer tools aimed at increasing apps for Macs
Apple is expected to retire the iTunes app for the Mac. Originally introduced in 2001 by Steve Jobs as a way to load songs onto the then-new iPod, iTunes became sprawling over the years ... ( read original story ...)
Apple to phase out iTunes and revamp other aspects of its software
The Monday event is expected to usher out the iTunes software that Apple rolled out 16 years ago to sell and manage digital music for the iPod, which paved the way for the iPhone. Apple has already ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Apple splits iTunes software on Macs into 3 apps
The approach is similar to what Apple already offers on the iPhone and iPad. Apple debuted iTunes 16 years ago to manage digital music for the iPod, which paved the way for the iPhone. The changes are ... ( read original story ...)
Apple introduces web login, stresses privacy in challenge to Google, Facebook
Apple is also expected to retire the iTunes app for the Mac. Originally introduced in 2001 by Jobs as a way to load songs onto the then-new iPod, iTunes became sprawling over the years, letting users ... ( read original story ...)
Why does the new iPod touch have a headphone jack?
Apple recently took the tech world by surprise with the announcement of a brand new iPod touch – but even more surprising was the revelation that the updated music player features a 3.5mm headphone ... ( read original story ...)
Week-in-Review: Apple’s shipping a refresh for its worst device, but why?
It doesn’t take much scouring through Apple’s marketing materials to understand who the new iPod Touch is for, the answer hits you in the face, it’s for kids. It’s a starter iPhone. ... ( read original story ...)