TuneIn and Apple form partnership
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Apple’s iOS 13 adds 100,000 radio stations

Apple’s iOS 13 adds 100,000 radio stations in a new partnership with TuneIn which gives listeners access on all Siri-enabled devices and Apple Music. The collaboration coincides with the introduction of a new radio experience on Apple devices which includes iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, CarPlay and HomePod. TuneIn brings their long-time integration expertise to Apple by offering sports fans, news devotees and radio enthusiasts alike the ability to hear the voices they trust on […]

Apple Music for Artists
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Apple launches Apple Music for Artists

Apple launches Apple Music for Artists, a portal for artists and creators which provides ‘Everything you need to understand your music’s impact across Apple Music and iTunes’. Apple Music for Artists joins other streaming services such as Spotify (Spotify for Artists) and SoundCloud (SoundCloud Creators) providing a dedicated portal for its artists and creators Apple Music for Artists features Keep tabs on how your music is performing View a quick snapshot of your music’s overall […]

RIAJ music and copyrights
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RIAJ calls on Apple to crack down on unauthorised music apps

The Recording Industry Association of Japan – RIAJ calls on Apple to crack down on unauthorised music apps as part of a request by four music industry associations and four music streaming providers for Apple to act more decisively. It suggests that this should be done through stricter pre-screening and faster takedowns and is aimed at ‘Unauthorized Music Apps’ which stream music in ways that flout copyright and other legitimate rights. The organisations that have […]

Apple Music 6 months free deal for US students
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Apple Music offers 6 month free trial to US students

Apple Music offers 6 month free trial to US students – the offer running up till the 26th September 2019. After the free trial students can sign up for just $4.99 per month, a 50% discount on the regular subscription. In order to get the student discount, you must verify your eligibility through Unidays. Simply enter your college or university email address and school name into the Unidays form. In addition to the deal on […]

Samsung TV iTunes movies and TV shows screen
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Samsung Smart TVs to support iTunes and AirPlay 2

Samsung Smart TVs to support iTunes and AirPlay 2 on 2019 Samsung Smart TV models beginning this spring. Support on 2018 Samsung Smart TVs will be made available via firmware update. A new iTunes Movies and TV Shows app will debut only on Samsung Smart TVs in more than 100 countries with AirPlay 2 support becoming available in 190 countries worldwide. The new iTunes Movies and TV Shows app will enable users to access their […]