iTunes

On Jan. 9 2001, Steve Jobs took the stage to unveil Apple Inc's (NASDAQ:AAPL) iTunes, dubbed “the world's best and easiest-to-use jukebox software.” iTunes not only revolutionized how music was stored and played but also set the stage for Apple’s dominance in consumer tech. iTunes...

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has decided to discontinue billing through Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) for its long-term subscribers. The streaming giant will now require these subscribers to pay directly through Netflix. What Happened: Netflix has started to remove its long-term subscribers from their...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is gearing up to launch its Apple TV, Apple Music, and Apple Devices apps on Windows, after testing it in "preview" for several weeks. This marks a major shift for PC users who have been reliant on iTunes. What Happened: Apple has removed the preview tag from these apps...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) launched iTunes about 23 years ago, forever changing how people consume music. Initially launched as a music player for Mac users, iTunes' impact on the music industry would be profound over the next decade. Like many other products and services launched under his...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) has agreed to a settlement in a lawsuit alleging the company’s involvement in scams utilizing its gift cards and withholding stolen funds. What Happened: Apple and the plaintiffs have come to a settlement agreement through mediation. The formal settlement document is...

This week in the world of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), we’ve witnessed a blend of product predictions, technological advancements, and strategic decisions. From the anticipated iPhone 15 Pro Max to the retirement of the iTunes Movie Trailers platform, Apple continues to shape the tech landscape...

Presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy was known to rap during his college days, but he may face competition for the title of best musician in the 2024 race. For the second time this year, a song featuring former President Donald Trump has been released. What Happened: A mug shot of Trump went...

Since becoming a regular on “Shark Tank” in season 3, Mark Cuban has invested around $20 million in 85 companies. A recent interview with Cuban highlighted his worst investment from the show and also showed a common misconception with return on investment from the Shark’s deals....

For the second time since the release of “Stranger Things” season four, downloads of a 1980s song that was used on the show's soundtrack soared. Read on to learn more about the hit, and how it ties into the plot of this popular Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) series. Spoilers below. What...

Songs that are featured in movies, television shows or commercials can often see a boost in popularity for downloads and plays, with people hearing them for the first time or reigniting their love for them in a nostalgic way. A series on a streaming platform may have provided one of the biggest...

The Super Bowl 2022 halftime show featured an ensemble of hip-hop artists, including some who had their biggest hits in the 1990s and early 2000s. With fans feeling nostalgic hearing the performers sing their biggest hits, these songs are dominating the charts. What Happened: Super Bowl LVI...

Apple could have to pay $308.5 million for infringing a digital rights management patent.  What Happened: A federal jury in Marshall, Texas, on Friday ruled that Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) infringed a patent related to Personalized Media Communications LLC’s (PMC) digital...

The trade war and the Supreme Court nomination have captured most of the headlines in Washington in recent weeks, but Congress passed an under-the-radar bill this week that will have a major impact on the music industry. On September 25th, Congress passed the Music Modernization Act. President...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL)'s growth in its Services business is a well-known story, but what's powering the growth is less known. A Morgan Stanley analyst said they have the answer.   The Analyst Morgan Stanley's Katy Huberty maintains an Overweight rating on Apple's...

One of the last major music holdouts finally made the move to the digital era last week when Bob Seger announced he will be allowing several of his most popular albums to be streamed on services such as Spotify, Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL)'s Apple Music and Pandora Media Inc (NYSE: P). Seger has...