Apple TV 3 arrives with Full HD, start viewing from 16 March

Apple has unveiled the newest iteration of Apple TV. Apple TV 3 has given the service a boost with full HD (1080p) support and an improved iOS-like interface with clear, bright menus to make it easier to watch what you want.

Apple adding movie streaming to iCloud

iCloud has only just launched as part of iOS 5 but Apple may already be trying to extend its functionality by adding movie streaming. The Wall Street Journal and the LA Times are both reporting rumours that Apple is negotiating with Hollywood studios to license films for streaming from iCloud.

iCloud goes live!

Apple have now allowed users to log in with their Apple IDs at www.iCloud.com to take a sneak peak of the interface and a tour round the iCloud.

Information on iTunes iCloud and Match released

Alongside the release of iCloud the company have also revealed information on another new programme from Apple.

Information regarding a new service which puts iTunes in the Cloud was released alongside Apple’s iCloud service yesterday which I posted about last week. Its basically a programme that keeps a track of the songs you download via iTunes then lets you download your online music library across to your iOS device(s).

Meanwhile, another new piece of software from Apple revealed yesterday was said that it could change how you manage your music library dubbed iTunes Match. Here’s how it works: the programme lets you back up your music library online through a scan. The software then creates a match of your music library on the web. Once you’ve replicated your entire music library you will then be able to download those files in high quality audio (256kbps) straight from iTunes to your Apple device, up to to ten in total. This I think is a nifty feature because it saves time in the long run by not having to individually update your iPod, then your iPhone one by one.

The service comes with a price tag of $24.99 (£15.20) per year when it launches in the US this Autumn. However, there could be a hidden agenda involved because Apple have carefully designed this new service so themselves and the record companies receive some cashback on all of those illegally downloaded music tracks that people download everyday. However, If you’re the sort of person with bad quality tracks saved on your computer this could just be the perfect service for you.

Bad news is for UK readers that iTunes in the Cloud is set to launch in the US only but hopefully we won’t have to wait too long for it to land in the UK.

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New service from Apple, its called the iCloud

New music streaming service from Apple to take on Spotify.

Apple are to hit us with a new music streaming service next week which could change how you listen to your music on your portable devices e.g. iPod or iPhone. iCloud is the name of the new service and its set to be officially unveiled next Monday, 6th June 2011. 

iCloud will work by scanning your hard drive and then letting you play the same songs that are already on your hard drive but on your portable device  through an online replicate.

Apple already has music labels, Sony, EMI, and Warner Music interested but its not enough to replace your whole music library by far.

There’s already a variety of songs available to us on iTunes so hopefully Apple will be able to offer a similar collection of music for iCloud.

What do you think of it? Is it a waste of time or could it actually be useful?

Watch this space next week for more information on the new service.

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