iTunes Match launches U.S. only GGGRRR (now in Canada) - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

PokerChip · 2011-11-15, 01:56 PM

Well, here we go again...

Apple launched iTunes match in the US yesterday, but it looks like us Canadians are (once again) out of luck thanks to our wonderful legal landscape.

A comparison between itunes pages on apple.com vs. apple.ca clearly reveals that iTunes Match is not available here. Yet, Apple clearly said iTunes Match would be available here "shortly after the service launches in the US".

I wonder if we'll ever see this service in Canada. This article doesn't sound encouraging...

http://macwest.org/tech/?p=36

Fry1989 · 2011-11-15, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PokerChip

Apple clearly said iTunes Match would be available here "shortly after the service launches in the US".

I wonder if we'll ever see this service in Canada. This article doesn't sound encouraging...

They have to reason to lie. They don't make money on people's raised hopes.

whitbyterry · 2011-11-15, 07:33 PM

I think the issue is that Apple will basically 'store' any music you have, even if it was not purchased through iTunes. That seems to have some music companies upset because it, in essence, gives you a crystal clear copy of a song that you might not have obtained through a paid service.

I bet it will be a while before we see it here since the Canadian recording industry seems to take longer to agree to things.

Nuje · 2011-11-16, 02:14 AM

I'm not sure that you get to keep a local copy of the "new&improved" DRM-free 256kbps song.
Here's what iTunes Match looks like:

Note that it says you "stores your music library in the cloud" and "plays matched song…even if original was of lower quality".

So - sounds like it'll match up what it can, and allow you to stream that top-quality sound, but it doesn't clearly state that you get to keep a local copy on each of your iDevices.

Tikker · 2011-11-16, 09:20 AM

I thought that it was pretty clear that you didn't get to keep a copy, just gain access to streaming it

jshel101 · 2011-11-16, 10:24 AM

Has anyone signed up for this on the US iTunes store? I was thinking of doing this, but I have to replenish my iTunes account with more money first.

jem · 2011-11-16, 10:27 AM

It's not a streaming service, from what I've read. It does actually download the file to your device. If it shows up in Canada, I will be surprised.

jem · 2011-11-16, 10:28 AM

You need a US credit card and address, even if you are using a US iTunes account. I have a credit balance on my US account, but it won't use that.

jshel101 · 2011-11-16, 10:48 AM

I guess I will need to look at signing up for a US virtual Visa card. Thanks for the heads up

atong · 2011-11-16, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jem

You need a US credit card and address, even if you are using a US iTunes account. I have a credit balance on my US account, but it won't use that.

weird, I subscribed with my US account and it used the iTunes credit I had from gift cards. It didn't charge my credit card, my credit balance went down.

Wayne · 2011-11-24, 12:09 AM

Wasn't there a service called mp3.com that tried to do this a decade ago but it was shut down by "the powers that be".

NeilN · 2011-11-24, 01:26 AM

Except this time Apple has negotiated an arrangement with the labels and is paying them a fee.

ScaryBob · 2011-11-24, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Subscribe for $24.99

That's a neat scam. Make people pay to play music that they already own.

Is that per month or what? I wonder if it recognizes CDs and purchases from other services or is it just music purchased from iTunes?

NeilN · 2011-11-24, 08:53 AM

It's per year and will recognize tracks in iTunes regardless of source. Not a scam - you're paying for cloud service and potentially an upgrade to the quality of your tracks.

Gino Cerullo · 2011-12-15, 04:37 PM

If you launch iTunes and visit the Store you will notice a new addition to the Quick Links section on the right-hand side of the screen. The addition of iTunes Match. It's going to cost $27.99 per year in Canada.

2011-11-15, 01:56 PM	#1
PokerChip Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New house and HT, Shaw Gateway + 4 portals, BB50 Posts: 2,191	iTunes Match launches U.S. only GGGRRR (now in Canada) Well, here we go again... Apple launched iTunes match in the US yesterday, but it looks like us Canadians are (once again) out of luck thanks to our wonderful legal landscape. A comparison between itunes pages on apple.com vs. apple.ca clearly reveals that iTunes Match is not available here. Yet, Apple clearly said iTunes Match would be available here "shortly after the service launches in the US". I wonder if we'll ever see this service in Canada. This article doesn't sound encouraging... http://macwest.org/tech/?p=36 __________________ Pics of my Home Theatre Updated May 2013: http://www.flickr.com/photos/6168808...57626366077975

2011-12-15, 04:37 PM	#15
Gino Cerullo Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 582	iTunes Match now available in Canada If you launch iTunes and visit the Store you will notice a new addition to the Quick Links section on the right-hand side of the screen. The addition of iTunes Match. It's going to cost $27.99 per year in Canada.

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2011-11-15, 07:33 PM	#3
whitbyterry Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Whitby, Ontario (Rogers Cable), LG 42PC3D, 8642HD Posts: 514	I think the issue is that Apple will basically 'store' any music you have, even if it was not purchased through iTunes. That seems to have some music companies upset because it, in essence, gives you a crystal clear copy of a song that you might not have obtained through a paid service. I bet it will be a while before we see it here since the Canadian recording industry seems to take longer to agree to things.

2011-11-16, 02:14 AM	#4
Nuje Veteran Join Date: May 2002 Location: A charted un-desert isle Posts: 2,465	I'm not sure that you get to keep a local copy of the "new&improved" DRM-free 256kbps song. Here's what iTunes Match looks like: Note that it says you "stores your music library in the cloud" and "plays matched song…even if original was of lower quality". So - sounds like it'll match up what it can, and allow you to stream that top-quality sound, but it doesn't clearly state that you get to keep a local copy on each of your iDevices.

2011-11-16, 09:20 AM	#5
Tikker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SaskTel Posts: 894	I thought that it was pretty clear that you didn't get to keep a copy, just gain access to streaming it

2011-11-16, 10:24 AM	#6
jshel101 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,712	Has anyone signed up for this on the US iTunes store? I was thinking of doing this, but I have to replenish my iTunes account with more money first.

2011-11-16, 10:27 AM	#7
jem Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 540	It's not a streaming service, from what I've read. It does actually download the file to your device. If it shows up in Canada, I will be surprised.

2011-11-16, 10:28 AM	#8
jem Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 540	You need a US credit card and address, even if you are using a US iTunes account. I have a credit balance on my US account, but it won't use that.

2011-11-16, 10:48 AM	#9
jshel101 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,712	I guess I will need to look at signing up for a US virtual Visa card. Thanks for the heads up

2011-11-24, 12:09 AM	#11
Wayne Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Scarboro Posts: 5,568	Wasn't there a service called mp3.com that tried to do this a decade ago but it was shut down by "the powers that be".

2011-11-24, 01:26 AM	#12
NeilN Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North York Posts: 1,614	Except this time Apple has negotiated an arrangement with the labels and is paying them a fee.

2011-11-24, 08:53 AM	#14
NeilN Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North York Posts: 1,614	It's per year and will recognize tracks in iTunes regardless of source. Not a scam - you're paying for cloud service and potentially an upgrade to the quality of your tracks.