Tag Archives: iTunes
iTunes security investigated the Fair Go way
In case you missed tonight’s episode of Fair Go, TV One’s consumer watchdog programme has been investigating allegations of security issues with iTunes accounts and the result is somewhat inconclusive to say the least. The story revolves around a chap whose iTunes account was apparently ‘hacked’ to the tune of $800 in a month. No actual evidence of hackery was offered, above and beyond the victim saying he didn’t make the purchases that appeared on his credit card bill, and while I totally feel for him, I can’t help but think that this could simply be a case of his password being shared with or overseen by the wrong person rather than an endemic case of iTunes security flaws. Read on for more details, and the link to watch the piece.…
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Fit more music onto your iPhone with new feature enabled in iTunes 9.1
If you’ve got a large music collection and you’re struggling with space on your iPhone, a new feature introduced in iTunes 9.1 could be just the ticket to help you shoe-horn more tunes into your iPod app. Read on for the details.…
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iTunes 9.1 released and works with Carrier Bundles
Just as a heads-up, as I am sure you are all aware by now iTunes 9.1 has been released (no surprises it was coming) and it works fine with the iTunes Fix included with our carrier bundles.…
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TIP: App Gifting now available via iTunes NZ – we show you how
Last-minute-gifters rejoice! Back in December we explained how to buy email or printable gift certificates in specific denominations via the iTunes Store, but now Apple has added the ability to gift specific iPhone apps via iTunes, the New Zealand store included. This means you can now buy a friend or family member a specific paid-for app, which feels so much more personal than sending a monetary amount. After the ‘read more’ link we’ll look at how you do this, what the recipient receives and how they retrieve their gift.…
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Switching to a new iPhone, iPad or iPod touch: dispelling the myths
If you currently own and use an Apple mobile device (iPod touch or iPhone / iPhone 3G / iPhone 3GS) and you’re considering upgrading to a newer one or you’ve been given another one as a gift or a warranty replacement, or perhaps you’re even considering switching to an iPad, the question of what to do with all the content you’ve bought and synced to your current device and how to avoid losing it has probably crossed your mind. There are a lot of myths and presumptions floating around out there, largely because iTunes and the way it syncs to your devices is so misunderstood. Here, we’ll try to clear up a lot of those misunderstandings and set the record straight on what’s involved with switching devices.…
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The very (very) last-minute gift solution: iTunes email and printable gift certificates
Did you forget somebody on your Christmas list? Perhaps you just realised you’ve been a little too frugal with little Johnny’s Christmas payload this year and now you’re looking to top it up? Well, the shops may be too packed to even consider going back to, or perhaps you’re reading this on Christmas morning and it’s too late, but there’s one last minute solution that might just save the day: Email or printable gift certificates from iTunes.…
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25% off iTunes gift cards at Dick Smith – ends tomorrow
A quick heads-up that Dick Smith Electronics currently have iTunes gift cards on sale with a whopping 25% off. I’m sure we don’t need to tell you this, but iTunes gift cards be used to purchase not just music but anything from the iTunes store including iPhone apps, so they would make a great stocking stuffer or even a smart way to make purchasing that pricey GPS app you’ve had your eye on that much cheaper! Unfortunately this offer ends tomorrow, so be quick. Check the link after the break for the full details.…
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Music Top Tens are back in iTunes
Well, that was pretty quick. Following on from my post this weekend about the missing top tens section in the iPhone iTunes Store, it looks like Apple have resolved the problem and the top tens are back. I’m sure that Kanye West will sleep soundly tonight knowing that he can once again update his pie charts tracking the popularity index of Beyonce in ratio to Taylor Swift without having to fire up his desktop PC.…
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Music Top Ten in iPhone NZ iTunes Store goes AWOL
The music “Top Tens” section of the iPhone iTunes store in New Zealand has been missing in action since the release of iPhone OS 3.1. Top tens remain in place for other sections such as ringtones and podcasts, but the music section now only supports “new releases” and “genres” making the store far less useful than before.…
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iTunes 9 and iPhone OS 3.1 are live and ready for download
This mornings Apple event is done and dusted, and while we’ll provide a wrap-up of the announcements later this morning, the juicy bits for iPhone owners are that iTunes 9 and iPhone OS 3.1 are now live and ready for your consumption! Here’s a quick overview of what’s new in each.…
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This week’s Apple event: Your predictions, please!
Look, we’re sure you already know this but in case your Apple ear has not been pointed at the ground recently, Apple has an event scheduled for 09/09/09 which means 10/09/09 here in New Zealand. September is traditionally the time of year that Apple announces new music related products and services which generally means the focus is on iPod rather than iPhone, but there is still scope for some goodies that may cause blips on our iPhone radars. Let’s take a look at what we do know, what is rumoured, and what we wish would be announced.…
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TIP: remote control your iTunes library
If you’re an iPhone newcomer, you may not be aware that there is a free Apple-produced app on the App Store that really should be baked in to the iPhone OS. Called simply ‘Remote‘, it’s a fantastic app that turns your iPhone into a remote control for iTunes on your Mac or PC. Even if you have downloaded it already, you may not be aware of all the ways you can use this app to turn your home computer into a music powerhouse. Read on for our definitive guide.…
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Kiwi music tracks that make awesome ringtones and how to create them
How many phones you know ring like this? Not many, if any. How many phones you know got the skills to… erm, ring? (Sorry, Scribe). Cheesey opener aside, if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that kiwi music ROCKS and there’s nothing better than loading up your iPhone ringtone library with some great tunes from Godzone. But how do you get them there and which tracks make the best ringtones? …
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