After some canny developer discovered that you could simply download unprotected MP3s straight off Spotify's web player, it seems you could do the same with the iTunes stream of Daft Punk's new Random Access Memories album. Read More >>

Apple released the newest version of iTunes overnight with some very welcome improvements. When you download version 11.0.3, your MiniPlayer will be getting a lovely new design in addition to a more compact way to view albums that come as multiple discs. Read More >>

We've heard that Apple was supposedly close to locking down two major music labels for its 'iRadio' streaming music service and that Cupertino was waiting on Sony to finish off the trifecta. Unfortunately, Apple is still waiting on Sony. The Financial Times reports that Sony is holding firm because it wants Apple to pay more than other streamers do. Read More >>

For better or worse, Apple has been peddling digital wares for ten years through its iTunes store. What started as a 69 pence, iPod-centric music seller has evolved into the billion pound behemoth we know today. Read More >>

With the recent launch of Mega, Kim Dotcom has been on the upswing lately, at least when he's not getting stranded by a busted helicopter. Recently, he sat down with the Financial Times to discuss his status as a hero/villain, the future of content delivery, and the $20,000 he claims to have sunk into iTunes downloads. Read More >>

If you've ever played any of the GTA series, you'll know just how good their radio soundtracks are. Vice City had the best collection of tunes you could possibly imagine for a game, and while you could always have bought the boxset of them on disc, now they're available to stream on Spotify or buy on iTunes, and you really should. Read More >>

CNET is reporting that Apple is very close to signing deals with both Warner Music and Universal Music Group for its upcoming music streaming service. Apple still would have to sign a deal with Sony but snagging two major music labels makes Apple's streaming service that much more ready for launch. Supposedly, Apple wants to launch its "iRadio" service in summer of this year. Read More >>

If you only read Playboy magazine "for the articles" the new iOS app is the way to go, with Apple approving of the silicon empire's latest offering thanks to it removing all nudity and only seriving up the features about cars, watches, expensive tennis racquets and this season's must-have merino wool sweaters. Read More >>

The average UK user of iTunes has spent £345 buying/leasing a digital music and media collection through Apple's servers, according to a survey that tracked people's iOS spending habits. Read More >>

Files discovered by 9to5Mac in the Music app on newly jailbroken iPads suggest that Apple's long-rumoured radio service might turn out to be more than a rumour after all. Read More >>

After years of complaints, scams, and careless screening tactics, Apple's App Store is finally starting to figure itself out. The latest update should stop developers from using misleading screenshots by locking them into place once the app gets approved. Read More >>

It's not often you get free stuff out of Apple, but Christmas is one such occasion. Grab the 12 Days of Christmas app and get a free gift from the iTunes store every day between December 26th and January 8th. Last year the 'gifts' were a bit hit and miss, but hell, free's free, right? [iTunes] Read More >>

An innocent Russian tween: he's saved up his rubles and was just able to afford his first Сделать ставку (iPod). And now that Russia has iTunes, he can finally upload some t.A.T.u onto his new MP3 player. But surprise! Unsolicited tits! Because apparently the launch of iTunes.ru was plagued by porn. Read More >>

Spotted in the wild: code in Microsoft's SkyDrive that seems to show a native music player in the Redmond giant's cloud storage solution -- looks like Microsoft's finally planning something to challenge Google Music. (But ok, it probably won't be out in time to play Jingle Bells on repeat.) Read More >>

iTunes 11 is the best thing to happen to Apple's media hub in a long time. But while the cosmetic changes are nice, there are still plenty of underlying problems with iTunes that need to be addressed. At its core, iTunes is still just a shopping mall with a snazzy jukebox attached. But it could be so much more. Read More >>