Apple Aiming to End iTunes Music Downloads in Two Years [Update: Apple Says 'Not True']

[zorinlynx]

You reopened a year and a half old thread to react to a rumour that isn't even true???

This thread is the latest victim of the "Similar Threads" section below.

People see something they haven't seen before there, get riled up and feel they MUST comment, and don't even check the date to see if it was something recent.

I know because I did it once, making an arse of myself and my regret has lingered to this day.

 

[duervo]

You reopened a year and a half old thread to react to a rumour that isn't even true???

Thread's 8 months old. Not 18. But, yeah, they did, so something's got them a little worked up about Apple for some reason.

Wasn't actually closed either. A mod would have to close it (and then reopen if for further replies.)

 

[DeepIn2U]

This thread is the latest victim of the "Similar Threads" section below.

People see something they haven't seen before there, get riled up and feel they MUST comment, and don't even check the date to see if it was something recent.

I know because I did it once, making an arse of myself and my regret has lingered to this day.

well ... We're all participating ... but the solution ....

top right-hand corner ... UNWATCH THREAD. Peace.

 

[netdog]

Maybe if they didn't offer such an inferior product, they'd sell more download. Everybody I know purchases CDs or CD-quality or better downloads. Why buy overly compressed MP3s or AACs for the same price as a better sounding source!?

 

[Sedulous]

Maybe if they didn't offer such an inferior product, they'd sell more download. Everybody I know purchases CDs or CD-quality or better downloads. Why buy overly compressed MP3s or AACs for the same price as a better sounding source!?

Admittedly, I am not an audio snob but I really cannot hear a difference between a CD and 256k AAC. The compression artifacts common to MP3 or low-bitrate compression seem absent in 256k AAC and you can't beat the convenience of clicking "buy" or "play" in iTunes. Likewise, most "modern" recordings have zero dynamics anyway. Apple's D/A circuitry is not great either.

I think the problem is that the demographic that used to buy music doesn't buy albums. They approach music differently.

 

[k2k koos]

Apple allegedly has an aggressive plan to "terminate" music downloads from iTunes within two years, reports Digital Music News citing sources with "close and active business relationships" with Apple.


Update: Apple rep Tom Neumayr contacted Recode and said the report that Apple would stop iTunes music downloads in two years is "not true."

Article Link: Apple Aiming to End iTunes Music Downloads in Two Years [Update: Apple Says 'Not True']

Glad it is NOT TRUE, I didn't think it would have been smart idea. However if they do stop downloads, then no harm done, I'll continue buying CD's and Vinyl in that case, much more fun to hold something physical in your hands, and adds a sense of occasion to playing an album.

 

[TRDmanAE86]

Glad it is NOT TRUE, I didn't think it would have been smart idea. However if they do stop downloads, then no harm done, I'll continue buying CD's and Vinyl in that case, much more fun to hold something physical in your hands, and adds a sense of occasion to playing an album.

It's amusing how CD's are still somewhat relevant today. When giving my friend music from my iTunes Account, I burned a cd full of non DRM protected music for her because I wanted her to enjoy a few songs and not have it be a hassle to import. In return getting a few DRM free songs off her iPad was a hassle especially since iTunes got real angry at me. I've used the USB method a few times with mixed results but, prefer using the hassle free CD method for importation

 

[Mac 128]

It's amusing how CD's are still somewhat relevant today. When giving my friend music from my iTunes Account, I burned a cd full of non DRM protected music for her because I wanted her to enjoy a few songs and not have it be a hassle to import. In return getting a few DRM free songs off her iPad was a hassle especially since iTunes got real angry at me. I've used the USB method a few times with mixed results but, prefer using the hassle free CD method for importation

Why burn non-DRM music to disk when you could just transfer it to thumb drive? Importing a CD is a major hassle by comparison, especially on Apple equipment. iOS is by default a hassle for playing music through iTunes, which is why a desktop is almost always desired, but a thumb drive is always going to be easier than a CD.

Either way, there will always be a method to strip music off of a streaming feed if Apple were to end downloads. I have several apps that can strip clean full quality music files from various apps. Ripping them one at a time in this real-time method, isn't really going to be any slower than ripping them to a CD and reimporting them, assuming one can find a CD drive with which to do it.

 

[TRDmanAE86]

Why burn non-DRM music to disk when you could just transfer it to thumb drive? Importing a CD is a major hassle by comparison, especially on Apple equipment. iOS is by default a hassle for playing music through iTunes, which is why a desktop is almost always desired, but a thumb drive is always going to be easier than a CD.

Either way, there will always be a method to strip music off of a streaming feed if Apple were to end downloads. I have several apps that can strip clean full quality music files from various apps. Ripping them one at a time in this real-time method, isn't really going to be any slower than ripping them to a CD and reimporting them, assuming one can find a CD drive with which to do it.

You have a great point. USB would be easier for both of us. In order to burn go a CD I would have to pull out my USB drive powered CD Reader and use that. The main reason why I choose the harder way was because, I've been given music USB wise before and then, not all songs transfered. Some were DRM protected. (and those are still are) Others were not. For a girl that is going back to Switzerland, I wanted to give her something that would not fuss even if it was DRM protected. In Switzerland, you are supposedly allowed to distribute music and break DRM and was also unsure if she knew how to do it.

I know how to break DRM protected files but only use those techniques when it's legally allowed (for example educational or criticism purposes or in that case if a song I want is not offered on iTunes or Google Play)

 

[Jussayin]

Okay fine, I'll buy my music elsewhere. I have zero loyalty to iTunes.

Yeah, I'm so fed up with Apple lately!

 

[tkrahmer]

Apple allegedly has an aggressive plan to "terminate" music downloads from iTunes within two years, reports Digital Music News citing sources with "close and active business relationships" with Apple.

Apple is also rumored to be considering a three to four year timeline for the shutdown of iTunes downloads, but overall discussions with Apple executives are said to focus "not on if, but when" the company should retire music downloads. Termination of music downloads could be staggered by country based on the popularity of streaming content in different regions.The timeline is unclear because Apple's iTunes business continues to bring in hundreds of millions of dollars each year, but it is on the decline due to the rise of streaming music services. According to music industry Mark Mulligan, iTunes music downloads will be worth $600 million in 2019, down from $3.9 billion in 2012. Mulligan believes Apple's download business could be 10 times smaller than its streaming music business by 2020.

Apple is also said to be considering ending music downloads due to the confusion it causes with Apple Music, mixing downloaded music purchases with Apple Music content.

Late last month, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that Apple Music now has 13 million paying subscribers, up from 11 million users in February. Apple Music originally launched on June 30, 2015 in more than 100 countries and at its current growth rate, Apple is on track to have 15 million subscribers at its one-year anniversary.

Update: Apple rep Tom Neumayr contacted Recode and said the report that Apple would stop iTunes music downloads in two years is "not true."

Article Link: Apple Aiming to End iTunes Music Downloads in Two Years [Update: Apple Says 'Not True']

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Apple allegedly has an aggressive plan to "terminate" music downloads from iTunes within two years, reports Digital Music News citing sources with "close and active business relationships" with Apple.

Apple is also rumored to be considering a three to four year timeline for the shutdown of iTunes downloads, but overall discussions with Apple executives are said to focus "not on if, but when" the company should retire music downloads. Termination of music downloads could be staggered by country based on the popularity of streaming content in different regions.The timeline is unclear because Apple's iTunes business continues to bring in hundreds of millions of dollars each year, but it is on the decline due to the rise of streaming music services. According to music industry Mark Mulligan, iTunes music downloads will be worth $600 million in 2019, down from $3.9 billion in 2012. Mulligan believes Apple's download business could be 10 times smaller than its streaming music business by 2020.

Apple is also said to be considering ending music downloads due to the confusion it causes with Apple Music, mixing downloaded music purchases with Apple Music content.

Late last month, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that Apple Music now has 13 million paying subscribers, up from 11 million users in February. Apple Music originally launched on June 30, 2015 in more than 100 countries and at its current growth rate, Apple is on track to have 15 million subscribers at its one-year anniversary.

Update: Apple rep Tom Neumayr contacted Recode and said the report that Apple would stop iTunes music downloads in two years is "not true."

Article Link: Apple Aiming to End iTunes Music Downloads in Two Years [Update: Apple Says 'Not True']

 

[GreginNJ]

This thread is the latest victim of the "Similar Threads" section below.

People see something they haven't seen before there, get riled up and feel they MUST comment, and don't even check the date to see if it was something recent.

I know because I did it once, making an arse of myself and my regret has lingered to this day.

I just saw this today, 11/01/17 and thought it was true until I read some of the updated posts.

 

[allanfries]

I import music from my own library to iTunes. Have 1000's of CD's. Never download from apple once. why would I. So won't effect me.

 

[Boyd01]

It also won't affect you because it isn't true.