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Rumor: Apple planning streaming service called iTunes Replay
Infinite Loop —
... News about iTunes Replay comes courtesy of AppleInsider, which does not directly cite any sources but notes that Apple is "believed" to be wrapping up the future for inclusion with the next major software release of iTunes. The site notes that such a service could make life easier for users of the Apple TV, who would no longer have to sync purchases to the device or download them to a computer first before streaming them to the TV. The same applies to the iPhone and iPod touch, neither of which has enough storage capacity to make it possible to carry around many (rather large) ...
RUMOR: Apple prepping ‘iTunes Replay’ anytime, anywhere on-demand video service
MacDailyNews —
... it for viewing as often as they want, Apple would essentially be offering a media center alternative," McLean and Jade report. "The iTunes Replay service could also improve the experience of the company's Apple TV set top box, allowing users to stream purchased media directly from Apple's servers without ever syncing or copying files between Apple TV and a computer running iTunes, and without filling up the devices' limited hard drive space," McLean and Jade report. Full article here .
iTunes Replay: iTunes Video to Stream Anywhere [Rumor]
Gizmodo —
There is no Apple Home Server that will beam your everything to any device yet, but AppleInsider says that the soon-to-be-finished iTunes Replay service will stream purchased iTunes videos anywhere, like Netflix. iTunes Replay will stream TV shows and movies purchased on iTunes, so you wouldn't have to download them after purchasing, freeing up hard drive space. AppleInsider doesn't know if Apple's going to charge for the service, but charging for streaming video—especially video you've already paid for—would be weird. ...
Apple Paving Way For Cheaper Apple TV, iPhone Movie Streams?
Silicon Alley Insider —
... And it looks like a reported new iTunes upgrade could make that possible. Apple is preparing a feature for iTunes 8 that lets movie renters stream a movie straight off of Apple's servers -- instead of downloading it to a computer or Apple TV hard drive. ...
Apple planning iTunes Replay? How might it affect the Apple TV?
Macsimum News —
... Apple may be wrapping up a new feature in iTunes 8 that will allow users to stream their iTunes video purchases directly from the company’s servers for playback anywhere, anytime without eating up local storage, according to AppleInsider. ...
iTunes Replay: iTunes Video to Go Streaming [Rumor]
Gizmodo —
There is no Apple Home Server that will beam your everything to any device yet, but AppleInsider says that the soon-to-be-finished iTunes Replay service will stream purchased iTunes videos anywhere, like Netflix. iTunes Replay will stream TV shows and movies purchased on iTunes, so you wouldn't have to download them after purchasing, freeing up hard drive space. AppleInsider doesn't know if Apple's going to charge for the service, but charging for streaming video—especially video you've already paid for—would be weird. ...
Report: Apple May Offer Streaming Video in iTunes
Cult of Mac —
... Apple may be putting the finishing touches on a new streaming video service that would allow iTunes users to access purchased video content without the need to download and store it on a local machine, according to a report Wednesday at AppleInsider. ...
Apple prepping iTunes Replay on-demand streaming service?
Engadget —
... directly from the company's servers for playback anywhere, anytime without eating up local storage." There's no denying that Netflix's Watch Instantly has been a universal hit, but that's in large part due to the firm's willingness to embed that functionality onto all sorts of devices. Is Apple planning on going toe-to-toe with the market leader via your computer and a box it still regards as a hobby? We've got our doubts, obviously. [Via AppleInsider] Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment Apple prepping iTunes ...
Could Apple Bring Streaming Content to iTunes?
TheAppleBlog —
... One solution, and one which Apple has in the works, according to AppleInsider, is iTunes Replay, a streaming content delivery system that would alleviate the storage burdens of iTunes customers. Apple would house TV episodes and movies on their own servers, set up for this purpose, and users could then access it as needed without having to download and store the file. ...
Apple Preparing iTunes Replay Service?
Mac|Life all RSS Feed —
[image] Apple may be putting the finishing touches on a new feature in iTunes 8 that will allow users to stream their downloaded videos directly from the Apple’s servers for playback anywhere. The service, expected to be called iTunes Replay, would allow iTunes users to expand their video collection without fretting over hard disk space. At the moment, it’s unclear whether this service, which allegedly works with both iTunes Movie and TV show purchases, will be free. One of the main complaints from users about video purchases from iTunes is that they are forced to find a ...
AppleTV gets a stealth update
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) —
... Apple would do well to open up a bit about these stealth updates. I hate updating firmware without knowing the benefits, if any, the update gives me. Then again, if a bandwidth tester is the stealthy scout for the rumored iTunes Replay streaming-on-demand service, that's probably a good thing. ...
Apple Annual Music Event Rumored To Be Early Spt.
The Iphone Spot —
... at the event. Sources say that the device will not launch until early 2010.
This year, rumors indicate new iPod touch and iPod nano models with cameras. In July, numerous photos of third-party cases for the iPod touch and iPod nano featuring camera holes bolstered those ongoing rumors.
There have also been reports of the release of iTunes 9, possibly with support for Blu-ray discs and social media integration. Apple has also reportedly been working on a video on demand service for iTunes.
At lest year’s event, Apple unveiled ...
The Inevitable Move Of iTunes To The Cloud
TechCrunch —
... Months ago, there were rumors of such a service called “iTunes Replay” for iTunes 8, but nothing ever came of them. But since then, Apple has launched services like HD movie downloads — the need for such a service is only getting greater. And it will continue to. ...
Apple Looking To Improve Visual Quality of Streaming Video
The Iphone Spot —
... Earlier this year, Apple was rumored to be working on a new service called iTunes Replay. It was said to allow users to stream iTunes video purchases directly from the company’s servers for playback anywhere. Such a system would prevent the need for local storage to save large video files. ...
