As those who have used iTunes before have noticed, video is a huge part of the iTunes Store. Movie rentals, TV shows, music videos, and even video podcasts, all there ready to be downloaded. There is one problem with this, especially with the growing number of HD videos...they take up a hefty amount of room. Whether this be on your laptop, PC, or even mobile device, video content takes up a lot of space. Apple seems to be attempting to remedy this, as Apple Insider reports, with an 'iTunes Replay' service.As you may guess, this Replay service allows direct streaming from Apple's servers, meaning you can purchase content and watch it without having to store it locally. With Apple's devices such as the Apple TV only having limited space, users complain that they can only download their videos, watch them, and then leave them there to eat up room, or put them on external media. iTunes Replay would certainly end this.
This would be fantastic for those using Apple's own iPod touch and iPhone, as they support QuickTime streaming over WiFi, but have higher space restrictions.
The only downfall, of course, is internet bandwidth, but for those with unlimited data plans, it's no problem, unless you have a slow bandwidth speed. Unfortunately, it is unknown if Apple will charge for this service, but in this writers' opinion, it's not a wise move to charge for something you've already bought.
Apparently Apple is wrapping up this service, but it is unknown when it will become available. Keep an eye out for more details later on.
You would start streaming a year before you could watch it...
You would start streaming a year before you could watch it...
You can't be serious. That is hardly the issue. Are you planning on running HD videos on your Iphone and miss everything but the centre of the screen?
I think a lot of this has to do with storing LARGE HD content onto the servers not just for the iphone or itouch.
Having the files stored on a remote server to stream at a later point is a great idea for those that have caps on their internet and may have to wait until the end of their billing month to replay their movie... (sarcasm).. The ISPs have to jump on board here and help us consumers out!
Btw I have FIOS 100mbit to my condo with no cap but I am thinking of you poor folk, I assure you!
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