Many people seem to be hit with what seems to be a new Apple TV software bug across platforms, with some folks complaining about no audio in purchased movies.
An audio bug in Apple’s TV app is muting all sound from movie rentals and purchases
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Apple is facing a lawsuit for telling consumers they can ‘buy’ TV shows and movies
With so much of the content we watch being from digital platforms, it can be sometimes easy to forget that that content might not always be available to us. And not just because we don't have it installed or because we don't have an internet connection. But rights holders and regional rules might block content -- even after we buy it, making it impossible to watch.
Disney is upgrading iTunes Store movie purchases to 4K HDR for free
Many Disney movies that are available to rent and purchase through the iTunes Store have been upgraded to 4K resolution and HDR color at no additional charge.
Add funds to your Apple ID, get a 10% bonus until July 10
Stop me if you've heard this one before: if you add funds right now to your Apple ID, you'll get a 10% bonus. The deal is back, just a few months after Apple last offered it.
iTunes movie deals: Ted double feature under $10, The Matrix trilogy under $15, and much more
Apple on Tuesday updated its iTunes Store with new deals on movies and other content. There are some really great discounts this week, including double features like Now You See Me 1 & 2 for just $10, and triple features for $15. Check out our full roundup below—you don't want to miss this!
How to show the iTunes Store in the Music app on Mac
We’ve all become used to the fact that iTunes is no longer on Mac since the macOS Catalina update. But what many might not realize is that you can still purchase songs and albums from iTunes in the Music app on Mac.
The iTunes Store in the Music app looks just like you’re used to with quick links on the side, top songs and albums, and available preorders. So where is the hidden iTunes Store in the Music app? We’ll show you how to display it.
Is the App Store down? Is iCloud down? How to check Apple system status
You’re preparing to download that awesome new game from the App Store, latest album from your favorite artist on Apple Music, or open a work file on iCloud and suddenly you can’t access what you need.
Is the App Store down? Is there a problem with Apple Music? Is iCloud down? Rather than scrambling to get in touch with friends or coworkers to ask if they’re having trouble too, you can just head to one simple place.
Here’s how to check statuses of all Apple systems.
Some customers can now use Apple Pay for their App Store, iTunes, Apple Music, Apple Books and iCloud purchases
According to a refreshed support document, customers in supported countries can now set up Apple Pay as their payment method for purchases made in iTunes and App Stores, as well as cover their Apple Music subscriptions and iCloud storage upgrades with Apple Pay.
Apple acknowledges temporary issues with Apple Music, App and iTunes Stores
App Store, iTunes Store and Apple Music are currently down, slow or inaccessible for some users and Apple has now acknowledged these issues on its System Status page.
Apple launches carrier billing for Apple ID purchases in a further seven countries
Apple's carrier billing option for Apple ID purchases has expanded to an additional seven countries around the world. Customers in these countries who don't have or don't want to use a credit or debit card for their purchases can now take advantage of mobile phone billing.
Netflix is testing how to bypass iTunes billing
Streaming giant Netflix is reportedly looking into ways to break free from Apple's revenue sharing scheme by bypassing iTunes billing altogether.
How to use Mac content caching to save bandwidth, speed up iCloud access & more
Mac content caching cuts down your Internet data usage and accelerates downloads on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV dramatically. Here's how to set up and use this feature to avoid repeated downloads and reduce bandwidth usage.