Comments on: Apple Updates iTunes to 7.4.1, Breaks Custom .M4R Ringtones (Not Shocking), Accidently Announces Movie Rentals (Shocking)

By: steve

steve — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:59:11 +0000

They don’t make that much money from the iTunes Store, though. The songs that you can turn into ringtones for the additional 99cents are only from selected record labels, because of their stronghold… even with the TV shows, NBC and other companies are trying to pressure Apple into blocking non-legally purchased content from being viewed on iPods.

By: David Chartier

David Chartier — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 17:48:03 +0000

Cuz locking down the iTunes Store and cutting off user-created ringtones couldn’t *possibly* be mandated by the content companies since they’re the ones who actually make all the money off selling content in the iTunes Store.

Not at all. Nope. No way. :P

By: Joe

Joe — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 16:36:55 +0000

The iPod touch runs OS X as well. It’s basically an iPhone without a phone, and with certain applications not loaded (probably just to make the iPhone seem more attractive).

By: andrew

andrew — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 16:27:46 +0000

it does run osx, its the same setup they got on the iphone just the apps are different.

By: phunlee

phunlee — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 16:26:23 +0000

dude. chill out. did you ever think that Apple is selling OTHER PEOPLE”s music and movies, etc. Apple has to do what they say if they want content to sell. Those guys want a percentage of that 99cents when you convert to a ringtone. Apple, imo, is about ability, they give you the ability to do these things you want, but are limited b/c you want this overproduced, big studio, overplayed on the radio garbage.

You think their guys didn’t realize you can just change the file extension? or change it back? these guys make computer software…Apple has always done the minimum asked of them by content providers. I bet some people still have old napster mp3s loaded into their itunes. and illegal music dloads aren’t kicked out of itunes. I just think they know what you want, but their hands are tied on what they can offer. They didn’t write the songs, they just want to get them on your ipod/iphone.

By: Mac_Tonight

Mac_Tonight — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 03:09:05 +0000

Well, I’m in Aus too, and I can’t wait to see someone try and show off their unlocked iPhone before anyone else sees it.

“WHOA, IT MOVES UP AND DOWN IF YOU TOUCH IT!” *sigh*

Anyhow, I’m sure people will manage to get the iPod Touch to do cool stuff. Who knows, maybe it runs OS X too? :D

By: Nigel

Nigel — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 00:52:49 +0000

Best fix no.2, move to Australia where its not available, and sit back and listen to everyone complain about it.

I don’t think I want anymore, but I want the email/web capabilities.

By: Nick

Nick — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 23:22:44 +0000

Best fix? Do not buy an iphone, instead, get a Nokia N95. ;)

By: ArtDecoDalek

ArtDecoDalek — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 21:45:43 +0000

Gimme a break. Apple is so DRM CRAZY that they convinced at least ONE major label to START SELLING MUSIC WITHOUT DRM. Wow, that’s CRAZY. As FOR the ringtones, you can blame the major labels and AT&T for that NONsense. While you certainly SHOULD be able TO make your own RINGTONES, $1.99 for A song and ringtone IS still cheaper than what every other cellphone carrier charges JUST FOR THE RINGTONE. CAPS caps CaPS.

By: Justin

Justin — Sat, 08 Sep 2007 16:32:04 +0000

Well you are right, you are an Apple fanboi (and i admit you guys got me hooked as well).

For one, the movie rentals would be easily manageable with their DRM obsessions. I bet the minute someone hacks it, they’ll get the henchmen to snipe ‘em.

Ringers I can’t say anything yet, since my 8GB iPhone is coming this week. =)