Japanese iTunes Store Enhancements: iTunes Plus, 3G Downloads, Ringtones, Complete My Album

yesterday, noted music component of itunes in cloud rolling out japanese users, allowing them freely download music content purchased itunes store. summarized 9to5mac, various reports in japanese media reveal additions have been more extensive , have brought apple's japanese itunes store offerings on par of company's other major markets.




highlighting of changes, apple has posted what's new page [google translation] itunes on japanese site. new additions include:

- 3g downloads: music downloads ios devices had been restricted wi-fi only, users can access content on 3g networks.

- itunes plus: japanese itunes store supports drm-free 256 kbps itunes plus format, previous 128 kbps versions carrying usage restrictions. labels need upgrade content new standard, may take time music become available in itunes plus format.

- ringtones: music ringtones available purchase in japanese itunes store.

- mastered itunes: rolling out on worldwide basis, apple featuring songs , albums have been mastered itunes store provide best sound quality format.

- complete album: users purchased individual tracks album can purchase entire album discounted price based on credit individual-track purchases.

itunes match, apple's subscription service available in 37 countries allows users either match or upload entire music libraries regardless of source access icloud-enabled device, company reportedly planning bring program japan during second half of 2012.

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about time 3g download , drm free songs !

 

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