Apple Purchases iCloud Domain Name.
Earlier on in the week, a source gave GigaOM information stating that Apple has purchased the domain name iCloud.com for $4.5 million. It was assumed that Apple is planning to roll out their new cloud-based music service under that particular name. The original owner of the name have renamed the site CloudMe and redirected visitors who try to navigate to the site using the iCloud domain name.
My source, who is familiar with the company, says that Xcerion has sold the domain to Apple for about $4.5 million. Xcerion hasn’t responded to my queries as yet. At the time of writing, the Whois database showed Xcerion as the owner of iCloud.
Apple Signs Deal With Warner Music For Cloud-Based Music Service?
It’s already been reported that Apple and their cloud-based iTunes is “ready to go” at this very moment, however, some have pondered about the dealings that Apple was having with the music labels and the status on those deliberations. Now, CNET is reporting that Apple has recently made deal with the Warner Music Group, one of the four major music labels, to support the new cloud-based initiative.
Apple has an agreement with Warner Music Group to offer the record label’s tracks on iTunes’ upcoming cloud-music service, music industry sources said.
Amazon Launches Cloud Drive/WWDC Sold Out In 10 Hours
Cloud computing is definitely the way of the future, and more than being apart of the movement, everyone wants to do it right and make it unique on how their service uses the cloud. Amazon has launched their quietly talked about cloud storage service the “Amazon Cloud Drive”.
With the new service, Amazon is offering five gigabytes [5GB] of storage space for the users to have free of charge. Additional space on the service is one dollar per gig. A user can buy up to a whole terabyte [1TB], or 1000GB [$1000], of storage space and use at their discretion. In addition to that, any user who purchases music form the Amazon music store can store the content on their cloud service for no charge to wallet or storage space on the service.
Updated iMovie for the iPhone
Although one of the iPad 2′s killer features is it’s built-cameras and the ability to run a fully featured version of iMovie (version 1.2) with it’s faster processor, little do people know that iMovie for the iPhone has also been updated. Here’s what the official App Store notes state (excluding iPad only features) :
- Multitrack audio editing with 8 themed soundtracks and over 50 bundled sound effects
- Audio recording directly into the timeline
- Three new themes – Neon, Simple, and CNN iReport
- AirPlay support for sharing to Apple TV (compatible only with second-generation AppleTV; requires iOS 4.3 or later)
Djay Comes to iPod and iPhone.
One of the more popular application from the iPad associated with music makes it’s way to the iPod and iPhone. Algoriddim’s Djay application has debuted on the iPod and iPhone with surprisingly many of the same features that users of the application might recognize from it iPad form. While more DJs and other music professionals would more than likely utilize the iPad version of this application, it still seems to put on a show into displaying how powerful the iPhone and iOS software is.
iMovie and GarageBand for iPad
In the wake of the iPad 2 release, Apple has released iMovie and GarageBand for iPad on to the App Store. These two applications have been big talk on the Internet lately due to their depth and function. Both applications are priced at $4.99.
“What’s New in Version 1.2
- Universal app designed for iPad 2, iPhone 4, and iPod touch (4th generation).
- Multi-Touch Precision Editor (iPad only).
- Multitrack audio editing with 8 themed soundtracks and over 50 bundled sound effects.
- Audio recording directly into the timeline.
Pioneer Implements AirPlay and iOS Into New App
Pioneer today announced that it will be placing on the market a new receiver (one of eight) that can utilize Apple’s new AirPlay feature as an output option from iOS devices. The VSX-1021 can be configured to join a home network and play content from an iPhone, iPod, iPad, or Mac.
“Once the VSX-1021 is connected to a home network through Ethernet or Wi-Fi using Pioneer’s optional AS-WL300 wireless LAN adapter (sold separately), AirPlay lets consumers stream their favorite songs to the receiver from iTunes on Mac and PC, or their iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. AirPlay requires iTunes 10.1 or later and iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 4.2.
Apple Releases iTunes 10.2.1
Apple this week unleashed iTunes 10.2.1 to the public via Software Update. The release of iTunes 10.2 was just last week to support iOS 4.3. iTunes 10.2.1 can be downloaded right from the iTunes download page on Apple’s website as well at apple.com/iTunes.
Not exactly clear on what changes have been made since the release of 10.2 last week as the description for the software remains the same. Presumably, it is probably some minor bugs fixes and stability tweaks made in the app.
Apple Discussing Unlimited Music Downloads Ahead of MobileMe Remodel.
This week. Bloomberg chimes in that Apple is currently in discussion with a number of music labels into allowing the company to grant users the ability to download purchased music an unlimited amount of times on devices that are registered to a corresponding iTunes account. If Apple and the labels come to an agreement, Apple would be able to allow customers to use the remodeling of MobileMe as a “digital locker” where the user can stream his content to “x” number of devices that are registered to do so
Apple Releases iTunes 10.2 for iOS 4.3 Compatibility and Improve Home Sharing
With the introduction of the new iPad and its very close release date, Apple has appropriately released iTunes 10.2 to allow users to manage content on the new device and software. It also helps apple devices with the iOS 4.3 software to be managed through iTunes as well. Home Sharing has been improved to allow users to browse through content from a machines iTunes with the iPad, iPod, iPhone, despite the fact the software doesn’t make its debut to a iTunes near you until March 11.
What’s new in iTunes 10.2
