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IPod
For all iPods released in 2006 and earlier, some equalizer (EQ) sound settings would distort the bass sound far too easily, even on undemanding songs.
iPods released before what year had issues with distorted bass?
{ "text": [ "2006" ], "answer_start": [ 26 ] }
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IPod
This would happen for EQ settings like R&B, Rock, Acoustic, and Bass Booster, because the equalizer amplified the digital audio level beyond the software's limit, causing distortion (clipping) on bass instruments.
What EQ settings were known to have issues with bass distortion?
{ "text": [ "R&B, Rock, Acoustic, and Bass Booster" ], "answer_start": [ 39 ] }
56cc66326d243a140015ef98
IPod
From the fifth-generation iPod on, Apple introduced a user-configurable volume limit in response to concerns about hearing loss.
What type of sensory issue was a concern prior to the release of 5th gen iPods?
{ "text": [ "hearing loss" ], "answer_start": [ 115 ] }
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IPod
Users report that in the sixth-generation iPod, the maximum volume output level is limited to 100 dB in EU markets.
In what markets did 6th gen iPods limit the highest volume of the player?
{ "text": [ "EU" ], "answer_start": [ 104 ] }
56cc66326d243a140015ef9a
IPod
Users report that in the sixth-generation iPod, the maximum volume output level is limited to 100 dB in EU markets.
What was the limit imposed on how loud the iPod could play sounds in the EU?
{ "text": [ "100 dB" ], "answer_start": [ 94 ] }
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IPod
Apple previously had to remove iPods from shelves in France for exceeding this legal limit.
In what country did Apple have to recall iPods?
{ "text": [ "France" ], "answer_start": [ 53 ] }
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IPod
Users report that in the sixth-generation iPod, the maximum volume output level is limited to 100 dB in EU markets.
What is the highest volume output level of European 6th-generation iPods?
{ "text": [ "100 dB" ], "answer_start": [ 94 ] }
56ce829baab44d1400b88829
IPod
Apple previously had to remove iPods from shelves in France for exceeding this legal limit.
What country originally pulled iPods due to higher-than-allowed volume levels?
{ "text": [ "France" ], "answer_start": [ 53 ] }
56cc66d16d243a140015efa2
IPod
Originally, a FireWire connection to the host computer was used to update songs or recharge the battery.
What was the first type of connection used by the iPod to charge and transfer files?
{ "text": [ "FireWire" ], "answer_start": [ 14 ] }
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IPod
The battery could also be charged with a power adapter that was included with the first four generations.
What was an alternate method of charging the iPod?
{ "text": [ "power adapter" ], "answer_start": [ 41 ] }
56ce82cdaab44d1400b8882d
IPod
Originally, a FireWire connection to the host computer was used to update songs or recharge the battery.
What type of connector was originally required to upload songs or recharge the iPod?
{ "text": [ "FireWire" ], "answer_start": [ 14 ] }
56cc6e346d243a140015efa8
IPod
The third generation began including a 30-pin dock connector, allowing for FireWire or USB connectivity.
In which generation did iPod start providing compatibility with USB?
{ "text": [ "third generation" ], "answer_start": [ 4 ] }
56cc6e346d243a140015efa9
IPod
The third generation began including a 30-pin dock connector, allowing for FireWire or USB connectivity.
What iPod feature allowed for USB connections with the device?
{ "text": [ "30-pin dock connector" ], "answer_start": [ 39 ] }
56cc6e346d243a140015efaa
IPod
As of the first-generation iPod Nano and the fifth-generation iPod Classic, Apple discontinued using FireWire for data transfer (while still allowing for use of FireWire to charge the device) in an attempt to reduce cost and form factor.
Which generation of iPod Classic was the first to abandon use of FireWire in transferring files?
{ "text": [ "fifth" ], "answer_start": [ 45 ] }
56cc6e346d243a140015efab
IPod
As of the second-generation iPod Touch and the fourth-generation iPod Nano, FireWire charging ability has been removed.
Starting with which generation of iPod Nano was FireWire charging functionality no longer available?
{ "text": [ "fourth" ], "answer_start": [ 47 ] }
56cc6e346d243a140015efac
IPod
The second-, third-, and fourth-generation iPod Shuffle uses a single 3.5 mm minijack phone connector which acts as both a headphone jack and a data port for the dock.
What kind of connection is provided on the iPod Shuffle for both audio output and file transfer?
{ "text": [ "3.5 mm minijack" ], "answer_start": [ 70 ] }
56ce88c8aab44d1400b88849
IPod
The third generation began including a 30-pin dock connector, allowing for FireWire or USB connectivity.
Which generation iPod was the first to include the 30-pin dock connector?
{ "text": [ "third generation" ], "answer_start": [ 4 ] }
56ce88c8aab44d1400b8884a
IPod
The second-, third-, and fourth-generation iPod Shuffle uses a single 3.5 mm minijack phone connector which acts as both a headphone jack and a data port for the dock.
Which model of iPod combined the headphone jack and data port?
{ "text": [ "Shuffle" ], "answer_start": [ 48 ] }
56ce88c8aab44d1400b8884b
IPod
The third generation began including a 30-pin dock connector, allowing for FireWire or USB connectivity.
What interface was gradually phased out for both charging and data transfer?
{ "text": [ "FireWire" ], "answer_start": [ 75 ] }
56ce88c8aab44d1400b8884c
IPod
The third generation began including a 30-pin dock connector, allowing for FireWire or USB connectivity.
What interface replaced FireWire in later iterations of the iPod?
{ "text": [ "USB" ], "answer_start": [ 87 ] }
56cc7f9c6d243a140015efb2
IPod
Apple sells a few accessories, such as the now-discontinued iPod Hi-Fi, but most are manufactured by third parties such as Belkin and Griffin.
Which iPod accessory was made by Apple but is no longer produced?
{ "text": [ "iPod Hi-Fi" ], "answer_start": [ 60 ] }
56cc7f9c6d243a140015efb3
IPod
Apple sells a few accessories, such as the now-discontinued iPod Hi-Fi, but most are manufactured by third parties such as Belkin and Griffin.
What are two companies that make iPod accessories?
{ "text": [ "Belkin and Griffin" ], "answer_start": [ 123 ] }
56cc7f9c6d243a140015efb4
IPod
The dock connector also allowed the iPod to connect to accessories, which often supplement the iPod's music, video, and photo playback.
What part of the iPod is needed to communicate with peripherals?
{ "text": [ "dock connector" ], "answer_start": [ 4 ] }
56cc7f9c6d243a140015efb5
IPod
Because the dock connector is a proprietary interface, the implementation of the interface requires paying royalties to Apple.
What is the condition for third parties using the dock connector?
{ "text": [ "paying royalties" ], "answer_start": [ 100 ] }
56cc7f9c6d243a140015efb6
IPod
Apple sells a few accessories, such as the now-discontinued iPod Hi-Fi, but most are manufactured by third parties such as Belkin and Griffin.
The majority of peripherals for iPod are produced by what kinds of companies?
{ "text": [ "third parties" ], "answer_start": [ 101 ] }
56ce8b36aab44d1400b88865
IPod
Apple sells a few accessories, such as the now-discontinued iPod Hi-Fi, but most are manufactured by third parties such as Belkin and Griffin.
What's the name of the now-discontinued accessory manufactured by Apple, that connected via the iPod's dock connector?
{ "text": [ "iPod Hi-Fi" ], "answer_start": [ 60 ] }
56cc803f6d243a140015efbc
IPod
Apple introduced a new 8-pin dock connector, named Lightning, on September 12, 2012 with their announcement of the iPhone 5, the fifth generation iPod Touch, and the seventh generation iPod Nano, which all feature it.
What new connector did Apple unveil on September 12, 2012?
{ "text": [ "Lightning" ], "answer_start": [ 51 ] }
56cc803f6d243a140015efbd
IPod
Apple introduced a new 8-pin dock connector, named Lightning, on September 12, 2012 with their announcement of the iPhone 5, the fifth generation iPod Touch, and the seventh generation iPod Nano, which all feature it.
What other Apple product was unveiled on September 12, 2012?
{ "text": [ "seventh generation iPod Nano" ], "answer_start": [ 166 ] }
56cc803f6d243a140015efbe
IPod
The new connector replaces the older 30-pin dock connector used by older iPods, iPhones, and iPads.
How man pins did the pre-Lightning dock connecter use?
{ "text": [ "30" ], "answer_start": [ 37 ] }
56cc803f6d243a140015efbf
IPod
Apple introduced a new 8-pin dock connector, named Lightning, on September 12, 2012 with their announcement of the iPhone 5, the fifth generation iPod Touch, and the seventh generation iPod Nano, which all feature it.
How many pins did the Lightning connector have?
{ "text": [ "8" ], "answer_start": [ 23 ] }
56cc803f6d243a140015efc0
IPod
Apple Lightning cables have pins on both sides of the plug so it can be inserted with either side facing up.
On how many sides of the Lightning connector are the pins located?
{ "text": [ "both sides" ], "answer_start": [ 36 ] }
56ce8bfbaab44d1400b88867
IPod
Apple introduced a new 8-pin dock connector, named Lightning, on September 12, 2012 with their announcement of the iPhone 5, the fifth generation iPod Touch, and the seventh generation iPod Nano, which all feature it.
What's Apple's code name for the newer 8-pin dock connector?
{ "text": [ "Lightning" ], "answer_start": [ 51 ] }
56ce8bfbaab44d1400b88869
IPod
Apple introduced a new 8-pin dock connector, named Lightning, on September 12, 2012 with their announcement of the iPhone 5, the fifth generation iPod Touch, and the seventh generation iPod Nano, which all feature it.
What was the first iPod Touch generation to feature the Lightning connector?
{ "text": [ "fifth generation" ], "answer_start": [ 129 ] }
56cc81246d243a140015efc6
IPod
A large number are made by third party companies, although many, such as the iPod Hi-Fi, are made by Apple.
What is the name of an Apple-produced iPod accessory?
{ "text": [ "iPod Hi-Fi" ], "answer_start": [ 77 ] }
56cc81246d243a140015efc7
IPod
Other accessories offer unique features like the Nike+iPod pedometer and the iPod Camera Connector.
What is an example of an iPod accessory made work exercise?
{ "text": [ "Nike+iPod pedometer" ], "answer_start": [ 49 ] }
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IPod
Among the first accessory manufacturers were Griffin Technology, Belkin, JBL, Bose, Monster Cable, and SendStation.
What are six companies that made some of the first peripherals for the iPod?
{ "text": [ "Griffin Technology, Belkin, JBL, Bose, Monster Cable, and SendStation" ], "answer_start": [ 45 ] }
56cc81246d243a140015efc9
IPod
Some accessories add extra features that other music players have, such as sound recorders, FM radio tuners, wired remote controls, and audio/visual cables for TV connections.
What can A/V cables be used to connect the iPod to?
{ "text": [ "TV" ], "answer_start": [ 160 ] }
56ce8d5daab44d1400b88875
IPod
Other accessories offer unique features like the Nike+iPod pedometer and the iPod Camera Connector.
Who manufactures a pedometer accessory for the iPod?
{ "text": [ "Nike" ], "answer_start": [ 49 ] }
56ce8d5daab44d1400b88876
IPod
A large number are made by third party companies, although many, such as the iPod Hi-Fi, are made by Apple.
Which company manufactures the iPod Hi-Fi accessory?
{ "text": [ "Apple" ], "answer_start": [ 101 ] }
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IPod
BMW released the first iPod automobile interface, allowing drivers of newer BMW vehicles to control an iPod using either the built-in steering wheel controls or the radio head-unit buttons.
What company was first to create a means of connecting the iPod to an automobile?
{ "text": [ "BMW" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56cc81e06d243a140015efd1
IPod
Apple announced in 2005 that similar systems would be available for other vehicle brands, including Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Nissan, Toyota, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Acura, Audi, Honda, Renault, Infiniti and Volkswagen. Scion offers standard iPod connectivity on all their cars.
In what year did Apple reveal that it would provide compatibility with a wide range of auto manufacturers?
{ "text": [ "2005" ], "answer_start": [ 19 ] }
56cc81e06d243a140015efd2
IPod
Apple announced in 2005 that similar systems would be available for other vehicle brands, including Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Nissan, Toyota, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Acura, Audi, Honda, Renault, Infiniti and Volkswagen. Scion offers standard iPod connectivity on all their cars.
Which company provides the ability to connect to iPods as a standard feature in their automobiles?
{ "text": [ "Scion" ], "answer_start": [ 213 ] }
56ce8da8aab44d1400b88879
IPod
BMW released the first iPod automobile interface, allowing drivers of newer BMW vehicles to control an iPod using either the built-in steering wheel controls or the radio head-unit buttons.
Which car company released the first automobile interface for the iPod?
{ "text": [ "BMW" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
56ce8da8aab44d1400b8887a
IPod
Apple announced in 2005 that similar systems would be available for other vehicle brands, including Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, Nissan, Toyota, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Acura, Audi, Honda, Renault, Infiniti and Volkswagen. Scion offers standard iPod connectivity on all their cars.
Which car company first offered iPod connectivity as a standard feature on their whole product line?
{ "text": [ "Scion" ], "answer_start": [ 213 ] }
56cc83056d243a140015efd8
IPod
Some independent stereo manufacturers including JVC, Pioneer, Kenwood, Alpine, Sony, and Harman Kardon also have iPod-specific integration solutions.
What companies have developed iPod interfacing for their stereo systems?
{ "text": [ "JVC, Pioneer, Kenwood, Alpine, Sony, and Harman Kardon" ], "answer_start": [ 48 ] }
56cc83056d243a140015efd9
IPod
Alternative connection methods include adapter kits (that use the cassette deck or the CD changer port), audio input jacks, and FM transmitters such as the iTrip—although personal FM transmitters are illegal in some countries.
What type of transmitter is used in the iTrip?
{ "text": [ "FM" ], "answer_start": [ 128 ] }
56cc83056d243a140015efda
IPod
Alternative connection methods include adapter kits (that use the cassette deck or the CD changer port), audio input jacks, and FM transmitters such as the iTrip—although personal FM transmitters are illegal in some countries.
What has become a standard inclusion in cars for several different auto companies?
{ "text": [ "audio input jacks" ], "answer_start": [ 105 ] }
56cfb353234ae51400d9be99
IPod
Alternative connection methods include adapter kits (that use the cassette deck or the CD changer port), audio input jacks, and FM transmitters such as the iTrip—although personal FM transmitters are illegal in some countries.
Which type of iPod car integration product is illegal in certain countries?
{ "text": [ "FM transmitters" ], "answer_start": [ 128 ] }
56cfb353234ae51400d9be9a
IPod
Alternative connection methods include adapter kits (that use the cassette deck or the CD changer port), audio input jacks, and FM transmitters such as the iTrip—although personal FM transmitters are illegal in some countries.
What audio integration feature has become standard on many car models?
{ "text": [ "audio input jacks" ], "answer_start": [ 105 ] }
56cc84ab6d243a140015efe2
IPod
Beginning in mid-2007, four major airlines, United, Continental, Delta, and Emirates, reached agreements to install iPod seat connections.
In 2007, which airlines made deals to include iPod connections on their planes?
{ "text": [ "United, Continental, Delta, and Emirates" ], "answer_start": [ 44 ] }
56cc84ab6d243a140015efe3
IPod
The free service will allow passengers to power and charge an iPod, and view video and music libraries on individual seat-back displays.
Where can people using iPods on planes view the device's interface?
{ "text": [ "individual seat-back displays" ], "answer_start": [ 106 ] }
56cc84ab6d243a140015efe4
IPod
Originally KLM and Air France were reported to be part of the deal with Apple, but they later released statements explaining that they were only contemplating the possibility of incorporating such systems.
What are two airlines that considered implementing iPod connections but did not join the 2007 agreement?
{ "text": [ "KLM and Air France" ], "answer_start": [ 11 ] }
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IPod
Beginning in mid-2007, four major airlines, United, Continental, Delta, and Emirates, reached agreements to install iPod seat connections.
Which airlines first agreed to install seat connections for iPods?
{ "text": [ "United, Continental, Delta, and Emirates" ], "answer_start": [ 44 ] }
56cfb3e3234ae51400d9be9e
IPod
Beginning in mid-2007, four major airlines, United, Continental, Delta, and Emirates, reached agreements to install iPod seat connections.
In what year did airlines first start to accommodate the iPod?
{ "text": [ "2007" ], "answer_start": [ 17 ] }
56cc858b6d243a140015efe8
IPod
The iPod line can play several audio file formats including MP3, AAC/M4A, Protected AAC, AIFF, WAV, Audible audiobook, and Apple Lossless.
What is the name of an audio format developed by Apple?
{ "text": [ "Apple Lossless" ], "answer_start": [ 123 ] }
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IPod
The iPod photo introduced the ability to display JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, and PNG image file formats.
Which product enabled users to view images on the device?
{ "text": [ "iPod photo" ], "answer_start": [ 4 ] }
56cc858b6d243a140015efeb
IPod
Unlike most other media players, Apple does not support Microsoft's WMA audio format—but a converter for WMA files without Digital Rights Management (DRM) is provided with the Windows version of iTunes.
What Microsoft media format is not natively supported by Apple devices?
{ "text": [ "WMA" ], "answer_start": [ 68 ] }
56cc858b6d243a140015efec
IPod
Unlike most other media players, Apple does not support Microsoft's WMA audio format—but a converter for WMA files without Digital Rights Management (DRM) is provided with the Windows version of iTunes.
What does DRM stand for?
{ "text": [ "Digital Rights Management" ], "answer_start": [ 123 ] }
56cfb618234ae51400d9bebb
IPod
Originally, iPod software only worked with Mac OS; iPod software for Microsoft Windows was launched with the second generation model.
What computer OS did iPod software exclusively work with at launch?
{ "text": [ "Mac OS" ], "answer_start": [ 43 ] }
56cfb618234ae51400d9bebd
IPod
The iPod line can play several audio file formats including MP3, AAC/M4A, Protected AAC, AIFF, WAV, Audible audiobook, and Apple Lossless.
What are some examples of audio formats supported by the iPod?
{ "text": [ "MP3, AAC/M4A, Protected AAC, AIFF, WAV, Audible audiobook, and Apple Lossless" ], "answer_start": [ 60 ] }
56cfb618234ae51400d9bebe
IPod
The iPod photo introduced the ability to display JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, and PNG image file formats.
What was the first model to support JPEG and other still image formats?
{ "text": [ "iPod photo" ], "answer_start": [ 4 ] }
56cc86f26d243a140015eff2
IPod
During installation, an iPod is associated with one host computer.
How many hosts are recognized by an iPod the first time they're used?
{ "text": [ "one" ], "answer_start": [ 48 ] }
56cc86f26d243a140015eff5
IPod
Song ratings can be set on an iPod and synchronized later to the iTunes library, and vice versa.
What will be erased if an iPod is set to sync with a different computer?
{ "text": [ "library" ], "answer_start": [ 72 ] }
56cfb6b8234ae51400d9bec9
IPod
During installation, an iPod is associated with one host computer.
What must an iPod be connected to before iTunes can synchronize?
{ "text": [ "host computer" ], "answer_start": [ 52 ] }
56cc88386d243a140015effc
IPod
All iPods (except the 3rd-generation iPod Shuffle, the 6th & 7th generation iPod Nano, and iPod Touch) have five buttons and the later generations have the buttons integrated into the click wheel – an innovation that gives an uncluttered, minimalist interface.
How many buttons do most iPods use?
{ "text": [ "five" ], "answer_start": [ 108 ] }
56cc88386d243a140015effd
IPod
All iPods (except the 3rd-generation iPod Shuffle, the 6th & 7th generation iPod Nano, and iPod Touch) have five buttons and the later generations have the buttons integrated into the click wheel – an innovation that gives an uncluttered, minimalist interface.
On what part of newer iPods can you find the buttons?
{ "text": [ "click wheel" ], "answer_start": [ 184 ] }
56cc88386d243a140015effe
IPod
The 3rd-generation iPod Shuffle does not have any controls on the actual player; instead it has a small control on the earphone cable, with volume-up and -down buttons and a single button for play and pause, next track, etc. The iPod Touch has no click-wheel; instead it uses a 3.5" touch screen along with a home button...
Where are the controls located on the 3rd gen iPod Shuffle?
{ "text": [ "earphone cable" ], "answer_start": [ 119 ] }
56cc88386d243a140015efff
IPod
The 3rd-generation iPod Shuffle does not have any controls on the actual player; instead it has a small control on the earphone cable, with volume-up and -down buttons and a single button for play and pause, next track, etc. The iPod Touch has no click-wheel; instead it uses a 3.5" touch screen along with a home button...
What kind of interface does the iPod touch use instead of the click wheel?
{ "text": [ "touch screen" ], "answer_start": [ 283 ] }
56cc88386d243a140015f000
IPod
The user interface for the iPod Touch is identical to that of the iPhone.
What other device shares the interface used by the iPod Touch?
{ "text": [ "iPhone" ], "answer_start": [ 66 ] }
56cfb7f9234ae51400d9bed7
IPod
All iPods (except the 3rd-generation iPod Shuffle, the 6th & 7th generation iPod Nano, and iPod Touch) have five buttons and the later generations have the buttons integrated into the click wheel – an innovation that gives an uncluttered, minimalist interface.
Most iPods feature how many buttons?
{ "text": [ "five" ], "answer_start": [ 108 ] }
56cfb7f9234ae51400d9bed8
IPod
All iPods (except the 3rd-generation iPod Shuffle, the 6th & 7th generation iPod Nano, and iPod Touch) have five buttons and the later generations have the buttons integrated into the click wheel – an innovation that gives an uncluttered, minimalist interface.
The 3rd generation of which iPod model had its controls only on the earphone cable?
{ "text": [ "Shuffle" ], "answer_start": [ 42 ] }
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IPod
The user interface for the iPod Touch is identical to that of the iPhone.
Which other Apple product does the iPod Touch share an interface and OS with?
{ "text": [ "iPhone" ], "answer_start": [ 66 ] }
56cc88a56d243a140015f006
IPod
The iTunes Store (introduced April 29, 2003) is an online media store run by Apple and accessed through iTunes.
When was the Apple iTunes Store launched?
{ "text": [ "April 29, 2003" ], "answer_start": [ 29 ] }
56cc88a56d243a140015f007
IPod
The iTunes Store (introduced April 29, 2003) is an online media store run by Apple and accessed through iTunes.
What program is required to access the iTunes Store?
{ "text": [ "iTunes" ], "answer_start": [ 4 ] }
56cc88a56d243a140015f008
IPod
The store became the market leader soon after its launch and Apple announced the sale of videos through the store on October 12, 2005.
When were videos made available through the iTunes store?
{ "text": [ "October 12, 2005" ], "answer_start": [ 117 ] }
56cc88a56d243a140015f009
IPod
Full-length movies became available on September 12, 2006.
When did Apple begin selling entire films through the iTunes store?
{ "text": [ "September 12, 2006" ], "answer_start": [ 39 ] }
56cfb830234ae51400d9bedd
IPod
The iTunes Store (introduced April 29, 2003) is an online media store run by Apple and accessed through iTunes.
In what year was the iTunes store established?
{ "text": [ "2003" ], "answer_start": [ 39 ] }
56cfb830234ae51400d9bede
IPod
The store became the market leader soon after its launch and Apple announced the sale of videos through the store on October 12, 2005.
In what year did videos first become available on iTunes?
{ "text": [ "2005" ], "answer_start": [ 129 ] }
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IPod
Full-length movies became available on September 12, 2006.
When were full-length moved added to the iTunes store?
{ "text": [ "2006" ], "answer_start": [ 53 ] }
56cc89c46d243a140015f00e
IPod
At the time the store was introduced, purchased audio files used the AAC format with added encryption, based on the FairPlay DRM system.
When the iTunes store was launched, what type of file format was used?
{ "text": [ "AAC" ], "answer_start": [ 69 ] }
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IPod
Up to five authorized computers and an unlimited number of iPods could play the files.
How many computers were allowed to play files that used the FairPlay DRM system?
{ "text": [ "five" ], "answer_start": [ 6 ] }
56cc89c46d243a140015f010
IPod
However, in a deal with Apple, EMI began selling DRM-free, higher-quality songs on the iTunes Stores, in a category called "iTunes Plus." While individual songs were made available at a cost of US$1.29, 30¢ more than the cost of a regular DRM song, entire albums were available for the same price, US$9.99, as DRM encode...
In what category could files without digital rights management be found on the iTunes store?
{ "text": [ "iTunes Plus" ], "answer_start": [ 124 ] }
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IPod
On January 6, 2009, Apple announced that DRM has been removed from 80% of the music catalog, and that it would be removed from all music by April 2009.
When did Apple reveal that most of the iTunes selection was free from DRM?
{ "text": [ "January 6, 2009" ], "answer_start": [ 3 ] }
56cc89c46d243a140015f012
IPod
On January 6, 2009, Apple announced that DRM has been removed from 80% of the music catalog, and that it would be removed from all music by April 2009.
By what time did Apple project its entire catalog would be free of DRM?
{ "text": [ "April 2009" ], "answer_start": [ 140 ] }
56cfb8e5234ae51400d9beeb
IPod
At the time the store was introduced, purchased audio files used the AAC format with added encryption, based on the FairPlay DRM system.
What was the original format for purchased audio files on iTunes?
{ "text": [ "AAC" ], "answer_start": [ 69 ] }
56cfb8e5234ae51400d9beec
IPod
At the time the store was introduced, purchased audio files used the AAC format with added encryption, based on the FairPlay DRM system.
What was the name of the DRM system originally used by Apple and iTunes?
{ "text": [ "FairPlay" ], "answer_start": [ 116 ] }
56cfb8e5234ae51400d9beed
IPod
However, in a deal with Apple, EMI began selling DRM-free, higher-quality songs on the iTunes Stores, in a category called "iTunes Plus." While individual songs were made available at a cost of US$1.29, 30¢ more than the cost of a regular DRM song, entire albums were available for the same price, US$9.99, as DRM encode...
What was the name of the premium service that offered higher quality and DRM-free songs?
{ "text": [ "iTunes Plus" ], "answer_start": [ 124 ] }
56cfb8e5234ae51400d9beef
IPod
On January 6, 2009, Apple announced that DRM has been removed from 80% of the music catalog, and that it would be removed from all music by April 2009.
In what year was DRM completely eliminated from the iTunes offerings?
{ "text": [ "2009" ], "answer_start": [ 14 ] }
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Example stores include Napster and MSN Music.
What are two stores which sell files with DRM not compatible with iPods?
{ "text": [ "Napster and MSN Music" ], "answer_start": [ 23 ] }
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iPods cannot play music files from competing music stores that use rival-DRM technologies like Microsoft's protected WMA or RealNetworks' Helix DRM.
For what device's sales does Apple leverage the iTunes store?
{ "text": [ "iPods" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
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iPods cannot play music files from competing music stores that use rival-DRM technologies like Microsoft's protected WMA or RealNetworks' Helix DRM.
The iPod can play music from other online stores as long as they don't contain what feature?
{ "text": [ "DRM" ], "answer_start": [ 73 ] }
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Universal Music Group decided not to renew their contract with the iTunes Store on July 3, 2007.
What company ended its deal with Apple's music store in July of 2007?
{ "text": [ "Universal Music Group" ], "answer_start": [ 0 ] }
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Universal Music Group decided not to renew their contract with the iTunes Store on July 3, 2007.
What entity did Universal have a contract with prior to July of 2007?
{ "text": [ "iTunes Store" ], "answer_start": [ 67 ] }
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Universal Music Group decided not to renew their contract with the iTunes Store on July 3, 2007.
In what year did Universal Music Group let their contract with iTunes lapse?
{ "text": [ "2007" ], "answer_start": [ 91 ] }
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Apple debuted the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on September 5, 2007, in its Media Event entitled "The Beat Goes On...".
What was the name of the event at which the iTunes Wi-Fi store was launched?
{ "text": [ "The Beat Goes On..." ], "answer_start": [ 94 ] }
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Apple debuted the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on September 5, 2007, in its Media Event entitled "The Beat Goes On...".
On what date was the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store launched?
{ "text": [ "September 5, 2007" ], "answer_start": [ 46 ] }
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Apple debuted the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store on September 5, 2007, in its Media Event entitled "The Beat Goes On...".
In what year was the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store introduced?
{ "text": [ "2007" ], "answer_start": [ 59 ] }
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This service allows users to access the Music Store from either an iPhone or an iPod Touch and download songs directly to the device that can be synced to the user's iTunes Library over a WiFi connection, or, in the case of an iPhone, the telephone network.
Which Apple device has the ability to sync with iTunes via the phone network?
{ "text": [ "iPhone" ], "answer_start": [ 67 ] }
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Video games are playable on various versions of iPods.
On what devices can video games be used?
{ "text": [ "iPods" ], "answer_start": [ 48 ] }
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The original iPod had the game Brick (originally invented by Apple's co-founder Steve Wozniak) included as an easter egg hidden feature; later firmware versions added it as a menu option.
What was included on the first iPod?
{ "text": [ "Brick" ], "answer_start": [ 31 ] }