iTunes Video Sales Top 1 Million
Apple announced today that the iTunes video sales have exceeded 1 million videos since October 12th.
Apple presently offers over 2000 music videos, 5 Disney/ABC television shows, and 6 Pixar shorts. It's unclear what the breakdown of video sales are.
According to Reuters, Apple is actively requiting more content: "Sources have said Apple is in discussions to lure more U.S. television networks to provide programming"
"Selling 1 million videos in less than 20 days strongly suggests there is a market for legal video downloads," Steve Jobs, chief executive officer, said in a statement. "Our next challenge is to broaden our content offerings, so that customers can enjoy watching more videos on their computers and new iPods."
Apple presently offers over 2000 music videos, 5 Disney/ABC television shows, and 6 Pixar shorts. It's unclear what the breakdown of video sales are.
According to Reuters, Apple is actively requiting more content: "Sources have said Apple is in discussions to lure more U.S. television networks to provide programming"
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82 months ago
hmm..i'm surprised they didn't announce at least one new show with this news..
still, 1m videos. neat :)
still, 1m videos. neat :)
82 months ago
We'll see how long this lasts, or if it was just people being curious at the next "new thing".
82 months ago
we need an iPod that can decode and auto scale large video content -cos these videos are too small when played back on a big screen they look crummy as you can see compression artefacts :( also when will the ipod support direct tv recording :D and furthermore more codecs please like xvid and divx - what a bummer it is a shame to see apple pandering to the video companies instead when they can make a better product.
82 months ago
Way to go Apple!!! I didn't think it would go so well, they are a little too expensive for me. Maybe if I had one of those sexy new iPods? Hmmm...
82 months ago
this just add's fuel to apples fire. I hope this string of perfect moves is highlighted with the move to intel. Maybe, we can all hope.
82 months ago
I've personally bought several videos, mostly Lost episodes. Music videos are nice, but there are only a handful I'd actually want to watch repeatedly. TV shows are great, though. The picture quality could be tweaked a little, so viewing on a Mac was a little better (especially with Apple selling so many HD displays and pushing HD content in movie trailers). Once I get done watching Lost, Season 1, I'll probably start buying Season 2. :D
Lets hope this gets the rest of the networks to the table and we get a bunch of new content before christmas
Lets hope this gets the rest of the networks to the table and we get a bunch of new content before christmas
82 months ago
Wow, I didn't see that coming. I really thought it would flop. I guess I was wrong and Jobs was right.
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