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Sony gives in, adds its music to iTunes in Japan

, Nov 8th 2012 Discuss [1]

After 8 long years, Sony has finally given in, offering music from its Japanese artists on iTunes in Japan. This comes after the company's addition of Western artists to the iTunes store earlier this year. Sony has been experiencing low earnings and is a rival to Apple, which no doubt makes this a bit like salt in the company's ever-growing wound. Read The Full Story

iTunes Store accepting donations for Hurricane Sandy relief

, Nov 1st 2012 Discuss [5]

Earlier this week, Hurricane Sandy ripped through the northeast with haughty vengeance, hitting one of the most populous cities in the entire country, New York City. If you were lucky enough to be missed by the storm, and are now wanting to help out those who were hit hard, the iTunes Store is accepting donations on behalf of the American Red Cross. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: October 30, 2012

, Oct 30th 2012 Discuss [0]

Welcome to Tuesday evening everyone. We had so many big posts today that it's hard to know where to start. Kicking things off, we're live at Microsoft Build 2012, bringing you the latest on Windows 8, Surface, and Windows Phone 8. We also went hands-on with the Samsung Nexus 10 and the LG Nexus 4 today, so be sure to check those out if you're thinking about picking up either (or both!) when they launch next month. Today we found out that Disney is buying out LucasFilm and that Star Wars Episode VII is in the works - both of those were major announcements for the millions of Star Wars fans out there. Read The Full Story

iTunes overhaul pushed back to November

, Oct 30th 2012 Discuss [1]

Last month, we heard that Apple was planning to roll out a pretty big update for iTunes. That update was scheduled to land sometime this month, but with October ending tomorrow, it's become pretty clear that the iTunes refresh probably won't make it out the door before November arrives. Sure enough, Apple confirmed today that it has delayed this major iTunes update, and now the company is saying that it should be available before the end of next month. Read The Full Story

Apple rumored to launch online music service in 2013

, Oct 25th 2012 Discuss [3]

We heard last month that Apple was planning to launch a Pandora competitor within the coming months, but according to new reports, it won't launch until sometime in the first quarter of 2013. That could mean it's coming in January, or it may not be until March, but if the rumors are true, we should be seeing an online music service from Apple before spring hits. Read The Full Story

Xbox Music vs Spotify vs iTunes Match vs Google Music

, Oct 15th 2012 Discuss [15]

If you’re thinking about working with Xbox Music in the very near future, the first thing you should be thinking about is how it measures up to the competition. With Microsoft’s first iteration of Xbox Music here right before Windows 8 is released, you’ll need Windows 8, an Xbox 360, or a Windows Phone 8 device to use it. Spotify is a service that works on all of these platforms as well as Apple’s devices and Google’s Android, too. The third warrior in iTunes Match works on Apple products and connects directly with iTunes.

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Apple now makes it super easy to use alternative maps

, Sep 28th 2012 Discuss [9]

Earlier today, Apple CEO Tim Cook issued a public apology to users of the company's new Maps app. A good portion of the letter addressed the different alternatives that users could take advantage of while Apple was busy improving their own maps. The company is now making it even more convenient to download and install a maps app that isn't Apple's own. Read The Full Story

Apple users updating to iOS 6 122% faster than iOS 5

, Sep 21st 2012 Discuss [16]

Apple's new baby in the iPhone 5 and iOS 6 has been getting plenty of attention, and with good reason. Aside from a few hiccups with Maps, iOS 6 has been doing extremely well across the board. When it started rolling out as an over the air update earlier this week, Apple users were excited and updating by the millions. Read The Full Story

iTunes 10.7 available now with iOS 6 and new device support

, Sep 12th 2012 Discuss [2]

Today Apple unleashed a slew of awesome products to the world and they are all running on their new and improved iOS 6. While they mentioned a brand new and awesomely overhauled iTunes 11 coming later in October, today they've pushed an incremental update out to support all their new goodies. Read The Full Story

iPod Touch and nano Apple Event wrap-up

, Sep 12th 2012 Discuss [2]

Instead of calling it "iPhone Day" we're just going to call it Apple day. Today Apple took the stage and got everyone excited over the brand new 4-inch iPhone 5. Then in a flash we were talking about iPod Touch and Nano's. Many speculated new iPod devices were coming, but most said they'd be at a later date. Today however Apple unveiled an awesome new 4-inch iPod Touch 5th generation, and a new and improved nano. We have pictures and all the details below. Read The Full Story

iPhone 5 event wrap-up: details and onsite photos

, Sep 12th 2012 Discuss [3]

It’s iPhone 5 day and Apple has revealed not just the new smartphone, but a flurry of iPod devices and a brand new set of earbuds called EarPods to boot. The iPhone 5 is set to be released on the 21st of September with pre-orders starting this Friday, the 14th of September, and it’ll cost the same as the iPhone 4S has costed up to this point, starting at $199 for the 16GB iteration of the phone. This update includes a 4-inch Retina display, a new Lightning dock connector, and the thinnest and lightest body for an iPhone yet despite its increased height. NOTE also that we’ve got an iPod wrap-up coming up too!

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New iPod Touch available in 5 colors for $299 starting September 14

, Sep 12th 2012 Discuss [18]

Apple has just finished unveiling their all new 5th generation iPod Touch and wow does it look awesome. While many use their iPhone's conveniently as their iPod, Apple still has a huge market for the iPod Touch. This redesigned 4-inch iPod has tons of improvements that makes it a real winner and we have all the pricing details below. Read The Full Story
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