Official: HBO now on iTunes

13 05 2008

Episodes of Rome and The Sopranos pop for $2.99 while The Wire and Sex and the City (yes the complete series) go for the iTunes “standard” pricing of $1.99. We just fired-up iTunes and confirmed it just like the rumor predicted. With Apple backing down from its strict, flat-rate pricing…

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Could Apple, NBC Be Patching up Differences?

13 05 2008

Apple and NBC Universal engaged in one of the more spirited feuds of 2007, when the two companies parted ways over pricing at the iTunes Store. While NBC programming remains absent from the US version of Apple’s online store, the two companies could be taking steps to resolve their differences–at least on the other side of the Atlantic

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iTunes to compete “day-and-date” with DVD releases

11 05 2008

Apple is expected to announce today an across-the-board deal to sell new release films at its iTunes Store. The deal is said to allow Apple to offer a “broad slate of top-shelf films” day-and-date with home video releases — a long time sticking point with brick-and-mortar interests who want to keep their early edge on digital downloads.

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Apple developing 3D gaming controller for Apple TV

11 05 2008

Apple in a new patent filing reveals that it is developing a 3D remote control system for its Apple TV setup box that would mimic the functionality of the Nintendo Wii controller and also deliver some features akin to its multi-touch technology on the Mac and iPhone.

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