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iTunes Terms and Definitions

These are definitions of terms that you may run into when using or troubleshooting iTunes, the iTunes Store, and content that can be played in iTunes.
What MP3 Players Are Compatible with iTunes?
It seems like the question “what MP3 players are compatible with iTunes” should be an easy one to answer. IPods and iPhones, right? Well, not so fast.
What is the iTunes Genius Feature?
A definition and explanation of the iTunes Genius feature added to iTunes in version 8.
The Details of the iTunes Movie Rental Service
A description of the iTunes Movie Rental service offered by at the iTunes Store. Includes offerings, prices, and terms.
What is iTunes Digital Copy?
A definition of iTunes Digital Copy, an offering on DVD that provides an iPod-compataible file for users.
What is the iTunes WiFi Music Store?
A definition and description of the iTunes WiFi Music Store, which allows purchases of iTunes Store content from the iPod touch and iPhone.
Definition of iTunes U
iTunes U is a section of the iTunes Store where users can download educational content from many universities.
What is iTunes Plus
iTunes Plus is the feature of iTunes that allows users to buy music from the iTunes Store that does not have digital rights management restrictions on it.
What is Sound Check, a Feature of iTunes
Sound Check is a feature of iTunes, that can be used on the iPod, that normalizes the volume of the songs in your iTunes library.
Definition of a Podcast
A definition of the term podcast, what a podcast can consist of, and where to find them.
Defining Party Shuffle, a Feature of iTunes
A definition of the Party Shuffle feature in iTunes, how to use it, and how it operates.
Defining Complete My Album in iTunes
A definition of the iTunes Store's Complete My Album feature, what it means, and how to qualify for it.
What are ID3 Tags
A definition of ID3 Tags and what function they serve in iTunes.
Definition of iTunes Cover Flow Feature
The definition of, and how to use, the Cover Flow feature in iTunes.
Defining the iTunes Season Pass
A definition of the iTunes Season Pass feature, what it means, and how it works

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