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All posts tagged "universal"


Monday, April 9, 2012

Universal and iTunes, Together at Last

Posted by Jeff Campbell in "Apple Software (OS X)" @ 04:00 AM

http://www.cultofmac.com/159444/itu...able-on-icloud/

"When Apple announced that it was bringing movies and TV shows purchased in the iTunes Store to iCloud, every major production house was onboard except Universal and Fox."

That was due to licensing conflicts with HBO, which now appear to be easing up so Universal stuff is now starting to trickle into the iTunes Store. No word on Fox availability.


Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Use Your iPhone as Your Remote

Posted by Jeff Campbell in "Apple Software (iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad)" @ 06:00 AM

http://www.cultofmac.com/144837/get...nationwide-now/

"One of the best accessories you can purchase for your new iPhone is a little device that allows you to control your television and other audio/visual gear from your smartphone. It means you don't have to search around for that lost remote, get up to change the channel, or keep replacing the batteries in all the remotes already littering your home."

On the surface, it sounds like a great idea and I'm anxious to try this since it is available now from Apple for $70.00 USD. However, after reading this article I may give it a bit before ordering until they work out the bugs. Then again, since Apple is great letting you return your purchases I might try it anyway and return it if it doesn't work out.


Wednesday, November 30, 2011

TED is Now Universal

Posted by Jeff Campbell in "Apple Software (iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad)" @ 01:30 PM

http://www.tuaw.com/2011/11/30/ted-...e-now-for-free/

"TED's free iPad app has offered up quality videos and audio of the conference's famous guest speakers for a while, but the company recently updated the app to be universal."

Now not only can you view these on your iPad, but have a look via your iPhone or iPod Touch. You can also download to watch later or steam them. Some interesting talks at these conferences and watching via a free app on your portable iOS device is certainly a lot better than paying thousands for a ticket isn't it?


Monday, March 9, 2009

Slim Shady Loses in Court Over Royalties

Posted by Jeff Campbell in "Apple News" @ 11:00 AM

http://www.businessinsider.com/univ...lty-case-2009-3

"Well, that was quick! After a trial that lasted just over a week, a jury has ruled in favor of Universal Music Group in the label's court battle against Eminem's former publishing company. This means that the royalty rates doled out by digital music outlets to publishing companies won't change."

Eminem wanted 50% of the net proceeds from online sales instead of the normal royalty figure they use for online and record store sales. The court disagreed and he is stuck with the standard arrangement. If he had won, according so some of the witnesses in the court case, it would have fortified the case for artists refusing to sell their recordings on iTunes because they feel they don't recieve adequate compensation. So I guess this would have raised the song and album prices on iTunes or iTunes would have had to take a hit in order to keep the pricing as is. Moot point, at least for now.


Monday, February 16, 2009

Another iTunes "Competitor" Bites the Dust

Posted by Jeff Campbell in "Apple Software (iPhone/iPod Touch)" @ 12:00 PM

http://www.ipodobserver.com/ipo/art..._kiss_of_death/

"iTunes Store competitor Total Music won't be giving Apple a run for its money now that its backers have pulled the plug. Universal Music and Sony BMG decided to stop funding the subscription-based music service because of the weakening economy, and competition from online streaming music services and the iTunes Store, according to Billboard."

This was destined to fail, initially building the subscription into the cost of the device so I have to use their device if I want to get this type of service from them. That had no appeal to me at all. When that wasn't working they made it a subscription service that could be bundled with the your own music player, but then there was that pesky Justice Department probe into the acquisitions the company was making. Say what you want, iTunes just works, especially now that they are DRM-free. Best part is iTunes is legal and not in any danger of going away anytime soon.


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