Apple Tweaks iTunes After Privacy Concerns
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Here's an update and workaround for the iTunes privacy problem that appeared last week.
RECENT UPDATE
The latest version of iTunes software's MiniStore is now turned off by default.
NEWSLINE
"As you select items in your library, information about that item is sent to Apple, and the MiniStore will show you related songs or videos," the note says. "Apple does not keep any information related to the contents of your music library."
The notification also provides a prominent new pointer to a button that will turn off the MiniStore, which does not exchange any information while inactive. As before, the feature can also be turned off by going to the menu of commands at the top of the software or by selecting a keyboard command.
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Apple tweaks iTunes following privacy concerns
Following a wave of privacy concerns last week, Apple Computer has begun prominently notifying customers about a new recommendation feature in its iTunes software, as well as spotlighting a simple way to turn it off.
(CNET) -- The new feature, a "MiniStore" pane in the software, provides music recommendations to iTunes users based on the songs currently in the software's active playlist. To do so, it sends information about those songs back to Apple, even if the tracks weren't originally purchased from the iTunes Music Store. Read full story.
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iTunes - Over 2 million songs and growing
Here's an update and workaround for the iTunes privacy problem that appeared last week.
RECENT UPDATE
The latest version of iTunes software's MiniStore is now turned off by default.
NEWSLINE
"As you select items in your library, information about that item is sent to Apple, and the MiniStore will show you related songs or videos," the note says. "Apple does not keep any information related to the contents of your music library."
The notification also provides a prominent new pointer to a button that will turn off the MiniStore, which does not exchange any information while inactive. As before, the feature can also be turned off by going to the menu of commands at the top of the software or by selecting a keyboard command.
NEWSBYTE
Apple tweaks iTunes following privacy concerns
Following a wave of privacy concerns last week, Apple Computer has begun prominently notifying customers about a new recommendation feature in its iTunes software, as well as spotlighting a simple way to turn it off.
(CNET) -- The new feature, a "MiniStore" pane in the software, provides music recommendations to iTunes users based on the songs currently in the software's active playlist. To do so, it sends information about those songs back to Apple, even if the tracks weren't originally purchased from the iTunes Music Store. Read full story.
Tags: Computers and Internet, technology, iPod, Apple, iTunes
Global Tags: Washington DC, News and politics, News, Politics, Current Events, Current Affairs, Life
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iTunes - Over 2 million songs and growing
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