Notes: Apple renames iTunes store, acquires Cover Flow
Apple has renamed its iTunes Music Store. Meanwhile, some of the software technology used in iTunes 7 was developed outside of the company. And accessory makers gain access to latest iPod dimensions.
New names for iTunes store
Though minor in detail, Apple on Tuesday formally altered the name of its iTunes Music Store, renaming it simply the "iTunes Store." The new name reflects the broader assortment of media content, such as movies and games, now being sold through the service.
Apple had settled on the name change much earlier, according to tipsters. About two months ago all iTunes Music Store support employees received a news bulletin stating that the store was to be referred to as the "iTunes Store" from there on out. With the release of iTunes 7, the change is official.
Apple acquires CoverFlow
In related news, iTunes 7 includes a feature called Cover Flow, which Apple purchased from a small software developer named Steel Skies.
"We are pleased to announce that all CoverFlow technology and intellectual property was recently sold to Apple," reads a message on the Steel Skies site. "It has been incorporated into the latest version of iTunes."
With iTunes 7 and Cover Flow, users can flip through their digital music and video collection just as they would CDs.
New iPod dimensions
Over on its developer site, Apple has released product dimensions for parties interested in developing an accessory for its new iPod models.
The new second generation iPod nano is 40 millimeters wide by 90 millimeters tall by 6.5 millimeters thick. Comparatively, the first generation nano was 40 millimeters wide by 90 millimeters tall by 6.9 millimeters thick.
New names for iTunes store
Though minor in detail, Apple on Tuesday formally altered the name of its iTunes Music Store, renaming it simply the "iTunes Store." The new name reflects the broader assortment of media content, such as movies and games, now being sold through the service.
Apple had settled on the name change much earlier, according to tipsters. About two months ago all iTunes Music Store support employees received a news bulletin stating that the store was to be referred to as the "iTunes Store" from there on out. With the release of iTunes 7, the change is official.
Apple acquires CoverFlow
In related news, iTunes 7 includes a feature called Cover Flow, which Apple purchased from a small software developer named Steel Skies.
"We are pleased to announce that all CoverFlow technology and intellectual property was recently sold to Apple," reads a message on the Steel Skies site. "It has been incorporated into the latest version of iTunes."
With iTunes 7 and Cover Flow, users can flip through their digital music and video collection just as they would CDs.
New iPod dimensions
Over on its developer site, Apple has released product dimensions for parties interested in developing an accessory for its new iPod models.
The new second generation iPod nano is 40 millimeters wide by 90 millimeters tall by 6.5 millimeters thick. Comparatively, the first generation nano was 40 millimeters wide by 90 millimeters tall by 6.9 millimeters thick.
Comments
It's actually .09 oz lighter. Old: 1.5 oz, New: 1.41 oz.
I'm pretty sure the "old" Nano was billed as being less than an ounce.
bdj21ya, I think that was the shuffle (which is now down to 1/2 and ounce)
Really? does anyone have a 2 gig Nano and a mail scale handy?
Really? does anyone have a 2 gig Nano and a mail scale handy?
Mine is only a 1GB nano, but it pegs 1.5oz almost exactly.
I think they weigh less than 1 oz when they're empty.
Its 6% thinner than previous nano.
Cover Flow acquisition negotiations:
Apple: We would like to acquire all CoverFlow technology and intellectual property.
Steel Skies: Sweet!
Apple: Name your price.
Steel Skies: Hmm, <raises pinky to lip> one meelion dollars!
Apple: How about this gift card for 10,000 free iTunes songs and a T-shirt?
Steel Skies: <slowly lowers pinky from lip> sold.
Apple: Sign here and initial here and will that be an Extra, Extra, Large?
Your 1GB Nano weighs about 1.5 oz now, but it's full of songs.
I think they weigh less than 1 oz when they're empty.
dito
Apple really knows how to keep things simple. Ever since Apple started to sell videos (still music?) there have been posts about whether the name "iTunes Music Store" should be changed and to what. Apple, on the other hand, decided to just drop "Music" from the name and leaving us with "iTunes Store" which I think is better. iTunes, the player, is the "OS" of Apple's entertainment strategy.
No it's all about the artists. : )
Nice that Apple bought the software, giving the developers something for their work. Given the developer's website has a Kyuss album cover being shown I can only imagine what that money is being spent on
It shows that Apple does benefit developers if Apple sees their work to be original, and not based upon their own ideas, no matter how old.
New nano looks like iPod mini jr.
Its 6% thinner than previous nano.
Cover Flow acquisition negotiations:
Apple: We would like to acquire all CoverFlow technology and intellectual property.
Steel Skies: Sweet!
Apple: Name your price.
Steel Skies: Hmm, <raises pinky to lip> one meelion dollars!
Apple: How about this gift card for 10,000 free iTunes songs and a T-shirt?
Steel Skies: <slowly lowers pinky from lip> sold.
Apple: Sign here and initial here and will that be an Extra, Extra, Large?
Dude, this had me bawling!!!
Good job!