Odds and Ends: Advertisements in paid iTunes content; Apple Knowledge Base updates

Advertisements in paid iTunes content It appears that Apple is now allowing advertisements in paid content from the iTunes Store. Though there has never been a specific policy against such ads, the precedent thus far has been commercial-free.

MacFixIt reader Kevin writes:

"Just thought you should know iTunes is now allowing commercials in paid TV shows. I bought a pass for MLB Daily Rewind, and to my surprise, there are about 5 minutes of commercials as part of every show. This is a $2 per episode show. I am disappointed in Apple for starting this practice. [...] I am fine with commercials in free TV shows from itunes, but not with paid TV shows."

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Apple Knowledge Base updates

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