The iTunes Music Store, launched by Apple on April 28, 2003, marked a pivotal moment in the history of digital media. Conceived at a time when music piracy through platforms like Napster ran rampant, ...

April 28, 2003: Apple opens the iTunes Music Store, revolutionizing the music industry and digital distribution of content. At a time when getting music online mostly means illegal downloads from ...

Apple Computer's new online music service sold more than 1 million songs during its first week of operation, the company said Monday. The early sales success suggests that people will pay for music ...

I went to the music event with few expectations besides the obvious, that some would worship it, many would hate it, a bunch of companies would copy it, and that those who scorn Apple would say that ...

Due to uncertainty about licensing procedures, the local catalog is limited. By Vladimir Kozlov Jobs added video to the company’s popular iTunes software in 2006. “We’re doing for video what we’ve ...

Throughout the 20th century, the dominant method of music distribution changed many times over, from live-only performances to records to cassette tapes to CDs to MP3 players. But the most drastic ...

At one time browsing the iTunes (Music) Store was like visiting a local music shop—pop and rock in the front racks and middle aisles, jazz to the left, classical in the back, and indy releases ...

After years of fits, starts, threats and ultimatums, Steve Jobs and three major labels have come to terms on a deal: Music will be available immediately on iTunes without DRM restrictions. Free of the ...

Read this Apple Support Discussions forum thread describing the issues surrounding the iTunes Music Store not being able to download purchased music. Read this Apple KB Article describing the process ...

SYDNEY, Australia--Apple on Tuesday launched the long-awaited iTunes Music Store in Australia, despite failing to come to a licensing agreement with music heavyweight Sony BMG. Songs are priced at A$1 ...

Apple has scored a big hit with the iTunes Music Store (iTMS). The virtual record shop offers a vast catalog of songs at low prices and has an easy-to-use interface. But you’ll find more than just ...

The announcement, as reported last week by ZDNet Australia, was made at a media briefing this morning in Sydney. Individual songs are priced at AU$1.69, whereas new release albums are mostly AU$16.99.