iTunes Rumors Archive
This page archives iTunes related news and rumors published on MacRumors.com. It only contains articles relating specifically to the iTunes product and is only a small minority of articles displayed on MacRumors.
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Stories below are listed in reverse chronological order.
Palm Releases webOS 1.3.1, iTunes Media Sync Missing
November 16, 2009
Late last week, Palm announced the release of webOS 1.3.1 in its blog, and Boy Genius Report noted over the weekend that iTunes media synchronization is missing in this latest update.
Palm and Apple have played a cat-and-mouse game over the abilit...
Apple Deploys Web-Based 'iTunes Preview' Content
November 13, 2009
Macworld reports that Apple has quietly rolled out "iTunes Preview", a Web-based listing of iTunes Store content that allows users to browse the store's offerings without the need for an iTunes installed on their devices. While iTunes is still req...
Apple Launches iTunes Store Initiative for Music-Themed Movies
November 04, 2009
Billboard reports that Apple has launched a new section of its iTunes Store called "Music Movies" [iTunes Store], featuring video content with a music focus such as music documentaries, concert films, and movie musicals. Apple is also reportedly see...
Apple Pitching iTunes Subscriptions to TV Networks?
November 02, 2009
MediaMemo reports that Apple has approached a number of TV networks in recent weeks to pitch its vision of a monthly subscription service that would allow the networks to deliver their content to consumers via iTunes with the idea of replacing consum...
Google to Launch Music Service to Compete Against iTunes? [Updated]
October 21, 2009
In a brief note, TechCrunch reports that it has heard from multiple sources that Google is preparing to launch a music service that would appear to compete against Apple's iTunes Store.Google will soon launch a music service, we've heard from multipl...
Older iTunes News and Rumors
Oct 06, 2009: DoubleTwist Launches iTunes-Like Desktop Application for Amazon MP3 StoreOct 03, 2009: Palm Releases webOS 1.2.1, Re-Enables iTunes Media Syncing
Sep 28, 2009: Palm's webOS 1.2 Released, Does Not Re-Enable iTunes Media Syncing
Sep 24, 2009: Eminem and Apple Head to Court Over iTunes Distribution
Sep 22, 2009: USB Compliance Organization Sides With Apple in Palm Pre Syncing Dispute
Sep 22, 2009: Apple Releases iTunes 9.0.1
Sep 17, 2009: Music Publishers and Writers Lobbying Congress for Additional Compensation for Digital Distribution
Sep 10, 2009: iTunes 9 Breaks Palm Pre Syncing Once Again
Sep 09, 2009: Apple Updates Entire iPod Family, Bringing Capacity and Performance Bumps to iPod Touch and Video Camera to iPod Nano
Sep 09, 2009: Apple Releases iTunes 9: New Media Syncing Options, Genius Mixes, iPhone App Organization
Sep 08, 2009: 'It's Only Rock and Roll' Rumor Roundup
Sep 02, 2009: Apple to Launch Pre-Cut Ringtones at Next Week's Media Event?
Sep 02, 2009: YouTube in Discussions to Offer Movie Rentals From Major Studios
Aug 31, 2009: Analyst Offers Thoughts on iPhone Success, Multi-Carrier Business Models, iTunes Video Content
Aug 19, 2009: More Purported iTunes 9 Screenshots Surface [Updated]
Aug 19, 2009: Rumors of The Beatles Coming to iTunes Renewed Yet Again
Aug 18, 2009: iTunes Share of U.S. Music Sales Reaches 25%
Aug 17, 2009: Apple Media Event Scheduled for September 9th? No Tablet Announcement?
Aug 11, 2009: Music Labels to Offer Enhanced Album Format to Compete With Apple's 'Cocktail'?
Aug 11, 2009: More Details on iTunes 9's Social Media Integration? [Updated]
Aug 08, 2009: iTunes 9 to Include Blu-ray Support and iPhone App Organization?
Aug 04, 2009: Apple Launches iTunes Store in Mexico
Jul 24, 2009: Palm Reports Apple to USB Compliance Organization Over iTunes Syncing Issues
Jul 23, 2009: Palm Releases WebOS 1.1, Restores iTunes Media Syncing
Jul 15, 2009: iTunes 8.2.1 Reportedly Breaks Palm Pre Syncing [Updated]
Jul 15, 2009: Apple Releases iTunes 8.2.1
Jul 14, 2009: Apple's iTunes Store Launches Two-Track "Digital 45s"
Jun 26, 2009: Michael Jackson Dominates Top Ten Album List in U.S. iTunes Store
Jun 01, 2009: Apple Releases iTunes 8.2 and QuickTime 7.6.2
May 29, 2009: Palm Pre Emulating an iPod to Accomplish iTunes Sync?
May 28, 2009: Palm Pre to Sync with iTunes on Macs?
Apr 24, 2009: Apple Announces Winner of 1 Billion App Contest
Apr 23, 2009: App Store Reaches Milestone: One Billion Apps Downloaded
Apr 16, 2009: Apple Launches Movie Downloads in German iTunes Store
Apr 10, 2009: Microsoft Readying iPod Touch Rival: Zune HD?
Apr 08, 2009: Amazon and Wal-Mart MP3 Stores Adopt Variable Pricing
Apr 07, 2009: iTunes Variable Pricing Live, More Countries Supported
Apr 06, 2009: Apple Updates iTunes to 8.1.1
Mar 26, 2009: iTunes Store Variable Pricing to Begin April 7th?
Mar 24, 2009: Genius Feature for Movies and TV Shows Activated in iTunes 8.1
