Music

Apple Takes Another Shot at Explaining iTunes Match With New Video and Webpage

Oliver Haslam ∙ December 27, 2011

Apple's launch of iTunes Match has been uncharacteristically vague. From the moment the service was announced to the recent clarification of just who can and cannot receive it, Apple has been less than clear on just what iTunes Match is, how it works, and why you would want to pay $25 for it.

Apple has attempted to clear things up by launching a dedicated iTunes Match page on its website. Previously, iTunes Match was deemed only to be worthy of a sub-section inside the iTunes are of the site. It seems someone at Apple decided to give iTunes Match a promotion.

Along with plenty of description and explanation, Apple has also put together a new video which shows off its latest service, including offering more information about how it works...

Shazam: Not Just for Identifying Music

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

It's been a big year for the folks at Shazam. On top of receiving $32 million dollars during a mid-summer investment round, the mobile music lookup service just recently re-launched unlimited track-tagging for iOS users.

And it appears that the company is just getting started. Since January of this year, there has been a lot of talk about Shazam venturing into the TV business. How, might you ask? With interactive commercials of course...

NowPlayingDetailInfo: Detailed Music Info For Music and 3rd Party Apps

Jeff Benjamin ∙ December 26, 2011

Finding your iPhone's App Switcher music info a bit on the feeble side? If so, and your iPhone is jailbroken, try out NowPlayingDetailInfo.

This free jailbreak tweak provides detailed information about the song currently playing in your App Switcher, and it works with 3rd party apps like Spotify. Check inside for a hands-on video analysis of NowPlayingDetailInfo...

Walmart Hosting Last-Minute iTunes Gift Card Sale

Cody Lee ∙ Updated July 24, 2016

Hopefully you've already got most of, if not all of, your Christmas shopping done. Especially since the holiday is now less than 48 hours away.

But if you do happen to still be looking for gifts for the iOS device-toting folks in your life, Walmart has you covered. The retailer is hosting a last-minute iTunes gift card sale...

Watch Siri Play the Piano

Cody Lee ∙ December 19, 2011

Since Apple unveiled the iPhone 4S back in October sporting the new Siri feature, the digital assistant has been the talk of the internet. We've seen Siri do everything from starting a car to changing channels on a TV set.

So what will the voice-controlled assistant take on next? Yamaha has the answer to that: play the piano. Folks at the world renowned electronics and instruments company have taught Siri to play the piano. Well, sort of...

iTunes Match Rollout Continues to Countries Like Germany and Mexico

Cody Lee ∙ December 15, 2011

It appears that Apple is continuing its international rollout of iTunes Match today. Last night we told you that the music matching service's US-only restriction had been lifted, as users in other countries started reporting access to the feature.

However, a lot of folks have been complaining of issues with signing up for the service, leading some to believe that the iTunes Match launch was premature. But problems or not, the rollout continues with other countries now noting availability.

How to Display Album Art in Your App Switcher

Jeff Benjamin ∙ December 13, 2011

AlbumArt on AppSwitcher, a new jailbreak tweak available for free on Cydia, isn't the most elegantly named tweak out there.

But where its name may seem complex, its function is as simple as it gets. AlbumArt on AppSwitcher replaces the music icon that resides in your App Switcher with the album art of the tunes playing in your Music app.

Check inside for a video walkthrough of it in action.

SwitcherLoader: Rearrange Your iDevice’s App Switcher

Jeff Benjamin ∙ December 12, 2011

Interested in customizing your App Switcher? What about completely removing certain stock features, like AirPlay and music controls?

With SwitcherLoader — a new jailbreak tweak available on Cydia — it's all possible, and then some.

SwitcherLoader is a free tweak available for iOS 4.2 devices and above. Check inside for a full video explanation of what this tweak brings to the table.

Meet the World’s Largest iPhone Speaker Dock

Cody Lee ∙ December 7, 2011

Still trying to figure out what to get that special someone for the holidays? Well, if that person happens to be an iPhone owner and you happen to have $30,000 laying around, you might want to check out the iNuke Boom.

Behringer, a well known manufacturer of audio and music equipment, has managed to make the world's largest (and loudest) iPhone speaker dock. The gigantic accessory will make its debut at next year's CES convention...

iPhone Games in Real Life [Video]

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated February 18, 2018

If you're a small band looking to get some attention, what better idea than releasing a music video featuring some of the most popular games for iPhone?

Australian band Hey Geronimo understands that shooting a video featuring some of our favorite games, namely Plants vs. Zombies, Angry Birds, Cut the Rope, Flight Control, and Fruit Ninja, is always a sure hit with iOS geeks like us, especially when you bring those games to life...

Incredible: Song Made Completely With iPad Instruments

Cody Lee ∙ Updated October 10, 2018

Apple's tablet has drastically changed several industries over its nearly two years in existence. The iPad has made voting easier for handicap voters, NFL playbooks more intuitive for players, and flight bags much lighter for pilots.

It also has the potential to heavily impact the music industry, replacing rooms full of studio equipment and instruments. The EastMidWest music group proves the theory with its new video: Jason Derulo's "It Girl" (iPad Remix)...

How to Remove the Store Button in the Music App

Jeff Benjamin ∙ November 29, 2011

Apple is really trying to push iTunes music purchases on its customers; evident by the "Store" button located in the upper left-hand corner of the Music app.

I've used iTunes before, but the times I do use it are generally few and far between. This means that the Store button located in the Music app is more of a nuisance than a help.

If you're like me and would like to get rid of it, you should try NoStoreButton, a nifty jailbreak tweak for jailbroken iDevices...