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Apple iTunes violating copyright laws?

I had a listener of my show complain that he was having a hard time navigating my Podcast, because I had the full name of the show in the ID3 Tags, and I replied that no I did not. Well it appears if you use iTunes to actually download podcast, iTunes is changing the pre-written ID3 tag title to what

Apple Podcast Directory Submissions

I am not sure who Apple hired over there or if they staff is bored but here it is 8:20 PM Pacific and I submitted a iTunes directory listing for the Podcaster News Network and it got approved in about 15 minutes. Now what is interesting is the two that got added of seven feeds I submitted where in the

Apple iTunes sells 1 Billion Songs!

Some lucky dog walked away with some serious loot, it's not like Apple can't afford it. Just think 1 billion songs all locked with DRM, makes me wonder who is buying all that music I think I have a credit still from like 2 years ago. [Apple]

Apple has heard my and your Frustration!

I have first hand knowledge that Apple is really listening to podcasters, and their specific issues surrounding the directory. Their are some changes coming that will in all likelihood fix all of the incorrect category listings additionally for those using special characters judgment day is soon to be upon you.

Apple iTunes team communicates with Podcasters

I about fell out of my chair this morning when i actually got some correspondence from a real person at Apple in regards to podcasting support in iTunes. They provided links to a forum area and also a new technical document with some new tags they have added. But what blows my mind is that the directory in iTunes is

iTunes is a Spyware Application!

Well this one sat me back in the seat. Did you know that the latest version of iTunes calls home and tells Apple what you listening to. Seeing that your logged in to your account most of the time when iTunes is loaded how do you like the thought that iTunes is sending your playlist back to Apple HQ and