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Google had 5 of 6 top mobile apps in 2012

Ed Sutherland ∙ January 24, 2013

Although Apple did not make it into the top six mobile apps in 2012, Apple Maps prevented Android-maker Google from capturing all six positions, according to Internet research firm comScore. As it is, the Mountain View, California search firm captured five of the six slots, it's Google Maps mobile app falling to No. 2 after briefly being dropped by Apple.

Social media giant Facebook claimed the number one spot in a list of top apps for 2012, pushing Google Maps into second place, Internet researchers announced Thursday. CEO Mark Zuckerberg might consider sending Apple a thank-you note, as the iOS Maps debacle is now seen as the reason for Facebook overcoming its rival...

Apple officially launches iTunes Music Store in 56 new countries

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

Yesterday we reported that the iTunes Music Store had gone live in Russia, Turkey and a handful of other countries. The rollout came just one day before Apple's rumored iTunes event in Moscow.

But as it turns out, the Music expansion is much bigger than we originally thought. Apple published a press release last night announcing that it's rolling out iTunes Music to 56 new countries...

iTunes Music Store goes live in Russia, Turkey and other countries

Cody Lee ∙ December 3, 2012

Earlier today, we passed along a report that Apple was going to be holding an iTunes event in Moscow tomorrow to celebrate the launch of its music store in Russia. Rumors have been circulating for some months now that iTunes Music was on its way to the country, and it appears they were dead on. Ahead of tomorrow's event, users in Russia are seeing the iTunes Music Store populate...

iTunes ranks among the world’s largest media companies

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 31, 2016

Apple revolutionized the music industry when it first introduced the iTunes Music Store back in 2003. At the time, people were either spending $10-$15 for a CD, or pirating their music from a p2p service like BearShare. And iTunes came in and changed all that.

Since then, Apple has really turned the Store into a media empire. It added TV shows in 2005, movies in 2006, apps in 2008 and then books and magazines shortly after. Today, Apple's iTunes business ranks among some of the world's largest media companies...

Apple to artists: iTunes 11 ‘is about to be released within the next days’

Christian Zibreg ∙ November 21, 2012

Last we heard, Apple delayed iTunes 11 until end of November because the team needs more time "to get it right". With nine days until the deadline, Apple has now emailed record labels and artists, asking them to upload pictures and galleries of their artists to iTunes for use in the new Music Store layout that will debut with iTunes 11. The company specifically warned content owners that iTunes 11 "is about to be released within the next days", indicating it's about to hit the deadline...

Poor translation irritates iTunes Store users in Hong Kong

Christian Zibreg ∙ July 5, 2012

Apple has gotten lost in translation with last month's launch of the iTunes Store and iTunes Match in twelve new Asian territories.

Specifically, user in Hong Kong are complaining over ugly translation woes, especially with Apple's versions of song and album titles in the store's music section...

Rumor: App Store, iTunes Store and iBookstore getting facelift and Facebook integration

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 1, 2012

Corroborating iDB's scoop that all Apple's apps which ship with iOS software are about to get a major overhaul in iOS 6, the latest chatter in the rumor mill now has it that Apple at WWDC is launching redesigned front-ends for the App Store, iTunes Store and iBookstore.

As for the new look, you can probably expect the App Store, iTunes Store and iBookstore apps to adopt that sexier silver appearance.

But wait, there's more to this redesign than meets the eye...

Apple begins filtering the term ‘jailbreak’ across all US iTunes Store categories

Christian Zibreg ∙ May 17, 2012

Apple has just taken its cat-and-mouse game with the jailbreak community to the next level as the company's US iTunes Store began censoring all occurrences of the term 'jailbreak' across all content categories.

Apps, podcast episodes, music albums, television shows, movies - even e-book titles - everything is being affected with these store-wide policy change...

Apple releases iTunes 10.6

Jake Smith ∙ March 7, 2012

While we've already heard about Apple's new iPad and Apple TV, a few more things are trickling out after the event that just wrapped up in California. Along with iOS 5.1 and the new iPhoto for iPad, Apple will also launch iTunes 10.6 this afternoon.

There's no word on new features, but it will of course feature support for iOS 5.1...

iPad App Store gets a small design change before iPad 3 launch

Jake Smith ∙ Updated April 3, 2018

Ahead of the iPad 3 (or iPad HD) announcement tomorrow, AppleBitch is reporting that Apple has rolled out a new App Store update for the iPad. The new update offers a few design and speed enhancements that makes viewing the App Store on the iPad much more pleasing. What perfect timing.

Specifically in the way of UI enhancements, Apple has updated the way top paid and free iPad apps are shown. They are now displayed horizontally instead of vertically...

Apple working on iTunes and App Store redesign

Guest Author ∙ February 20, 2012

According to 9to5Mac's Mark Gurman, Apple is going to overhaul the iTunes Store and App Store designs later this year.

The new design of the iTunes Store and App Store is going to be easier to use and be simpler. The ways of finding new content such as songs, videos, and apps is apparently going to be faster and more efficient...

iTunes accounts being hacked to steal money from store credit

Jake Smith ∙ Updated April 27, 2017

The amount of customers reporting that their iTunes account have been hacked is growing steadily on Apple's Support Forum. Customers are reporting that their accounts are being hacked, and the hackers are then using the accounts to purchase gift cards, make purchases on the store, and even using their PayPal accounts.

The Globe and Mail reports customers that have been hacked are growing increasingly frustrated with Apple's response to the issue...