Access your iTunes Library from ANYWHERE… is this coming?
iPhoneAlley: A new patent application filed by Apple
describes a process which would allow users to remotely access music
and videos located on their home computers over WiFi or cellular data
networks. The system works by syncing iTunes metadata to the device,
rather than the media itself. The metadata would list “virtual media
items” which would represent every song, video, and playlist a user has
in their iTunes library. Once selected, the file would be downloaded
for local playback on the device.
In order for media to be remotely accessed, a user would be required
to leave his or her computer on throughout the day. When a media file
is requested, the computer would send it out to the device for
playback. A user could also manage their iTunes library, giving them
the ability to remotely edit, rearrange, add, or remove files on the
go. If signal gets weak during transfers or changes, the software
pauses the operation to protect the users media.
Aditionally, Apple may also add some Zune-like
capabilities to the iPhone and iPod touch. The system would allow users
within a short distance of each other to communicate and share data
using their various devices.
The new capabilities could be pushed out in the next iPhone or iPod
touch software update, in combination with an update to iTunes.
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