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iTunes Store: what is it and how to use it? The iTunes Store is a service multimedia that lets you buy movies and music online. He is responsible for more than 80% of sales of songs in this format in the world.
In Brazil, the iTunes Store was launched in 2011, with a catalog of 20 million songs. In 2013, the tool broke the record of 25 billion songs sold.
What is it and how does it work
Compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac and other computers, the music store online from Apple is an excellent channel for downloading files with high quality audio.
You can use iTunes in the Cloud to download your music. Thus, it is possible to add these files to other devices no additional cost.
It is also possible to configure so that new songs are automatically downloaded to your iOS devices.
Using your Apple ID, you sync songs through Apple Music. So, you can transfer files to iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch and computers.
The iTunes Store is different from Apple Music. Music, which is a streaming,has difficulty making albums available that do not have a license for this type of technology.
The Beatles' discography, for example, is not available for streaming, but can be purchased in digital format through the iTunes Store.
Users can have a 1 and a half minute preview of all the songs, just search for them in the albums, organized by artist names.
There are more than 50 million songs in high quality. Regardless of the device on which you purchase the songs, they will be available instantly in the library.
You can download everything to to hear offline or you can choose streaming, which has no advertisements. You can try it for a month for free and cancel at any time.
And it’s not just songs, you know? The iTunes Store offers more than 100 thousand films For download. If you have a Apple TV 4K , you can watch it in resolution HDR.
How to use the iTunes Store
We will now show you how to use your iTunes Store. Check it out:
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Get the app
First of all, you need to download the application from site from Apple. O download it is free and it only takes a few minutes.
After opening the program, the iTunes Store will appear in the bar on the left, just below the store. Register one valid credit card , with a billing address in Brazil.
To finish the setup, open the iTunes Store app, scroll down and click Begin session.
Tap the option Use Existing Apple ID and enter your password. Remember, when you sign in to the iTunes Store, you're also automatically signed in to the App Store and Apple Books.
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Sync files in the library
With the iTunes Store app downloaded and installed, add the files to the LibraryThis way, the files are automatically added to a folder shared with all your registered devices.
To add these directories, go to File > Add File to Library or Archive > Add Folder to Library. To delete a file, simply select it and click on the option Delete.
You can create playlists and save music and videos by clicking File > New List. Select the files and, with the right button, press Add to list.
Create as many lists as you want and organize them however you see fit. The option Smart Lists creates playback folders based on your searches.
It is worth remembering that, if the devices are synchronized with the latest version of iTunes, the older version (prior to 12.7) cannot read the library.
You can allow the device to automatically create a library when you are connected to the older version.
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Track iTunes Charts
The iTunes Charts page shows the top news present in the iTunes Store. You stay up to date with the release of songs, albums, films, music videos and books.
O free app is one of the most popular in the Apple Store. It shows the top100 songs and you can listen to a 30-second preview of each one.
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If necessary, use accessibility solutions
The iTunes Store offers some features to make it easier use of the tool by people with disabilities.
In addition to subtitled films, the iTunes Store also offers several podcasts with subtitles. On iPod nano and iPod Shuffle, there is the option to speak menu, artist, and song names to help the user choose files.
O Window-Eyes and the NVDA These are third-party screen readers, which, when connected to iTunes, can read the device's screen.
You keyboard shortcuts They also have advanced settings that make it easier for people to interact with the platform.
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Try the radio online
iTunes has, in addition to conventional radios , a radio service online which divides stations by musical genre.
It's actually very simple! To connect, simply click on the arrow next to the name of the music genre so that the list of available stations appears.
However, all radios can be accessed free. It's a great option for those who like surprises when listening to a song. playlist.
How to Publish Your Music to the iTunes Store
However, you can sell your content on iTunes and thus reach millions of people. For market applications, you must be enrolled in the iOS Developer Program or the Mac Developer Program.
In fact for sell music or movies, you must fill out an application online. In this document, you will specify your musical style and which media you prefer.
However, for the book sales, you must register for Apple Books through the iTunes Store. You will also need to show the digital rights of the books you would like to send.
Some precautions to be taken
Therefore, some measures can be taken to optimize operation from the iTunes Store and prevent some errors from happening in the system.
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Always download the latest version
However on your computer, machete download from iTunes. If your device is a Mac, update the computer's operating system.
However, it is important that the tool is always updated , as each newer version develops some element of the previous one. This helps to avoid bugs.
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Keep data up to date
However, as we have already seen, iTunes registration requires you to enter a valid credit card into the system. It is very important that you keep these updated data to avoid problems with charges and invalidating your purchases.
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Manage privacy
However, to set up the iTunes Store, you need to use your Apple ID. Therefore, you need to ensure that your data and personal information are safe.
Finally, in addition to creating a strong password , try to customize specific tools in the Data and privacy.
