News
MobileMe changes point to tiered membership
New changes to Apple’s MobileMe account type labels suggest the service may be moving to a tiered membership scheme. Ars Technica reports that several MobileMe subscribers have reported seeing their accounts, which were previously listed as either “Individual” or “Family Pack,” now listed as “Full Member.” Previously, only “Trial,” “Individual,” and “Family Pack” were possible account types. The report notes that recent rumors have suggested Apple will move the service to a tiered pricing scheme, possibly offering some services for free to better compete with Google.
Related Stories
- Apple to sell Nest Learning Thermostat
- Apple tweaks App Store with Editors’ Choice, Free picks
- Apple removes Airfoil Speakers Touch from the App Store
- Apple claims e-book lawsuit is ‘fundamentally flawed’
- Apple SVP Jonathan Ive receives knighthood
- Apple, Samsung CEOs meet for talks
Comments
If you have a comment, news tip, advertising inquiry, or coverage request, a question about iPods/iPhones/iPad or accessories, or if you sell or market iPod/iPhone/iPad products or services, read iLounge's Comments + Questions policies before posting, and fully identify yourself if you do. We will delete comments containing advertising, astroturfing, trolling, personal attacks, offensive language, or other objectionable content, then ban and/or publicly identify violators.
Recent News
- Pulp adds iCloud sync, new Home Page
- WordPress for iOS adds Push Notifications
- Sony launches Music Unlimited for iOS
- Apple device poll ends, computing poll begins
- Fruit Ninja adds new features and power-ups
- Apple to sell Nest Learning Thermostat
- Third-gen iPad to launch in Guam, Philippines May 29
- Apple tweaks App Store with Editors’ Choice, Free picks
- Panic releases Diet Coda
- Booq rolls out new Folio for iPad
Recent Reviews
- Pelican i1075 Hardback Case for iPad
- Skinit Skins for iPad (3rd-Generation)
- Spigen SGP Steinheil Ultra Optics Screen Protector for iPad (3rd-Gen)
- ZeroChroma VarioProtect for iPhone 4/4S
- BodyGuardz UltraTough Clear Skins for iPad (3rd-Gen)
- Wrapsol Original + Ultra Hybrid Protective Film for iPad 2/iPad (3rd-Gen)
- iBattz Mojo Removable Power Card Wallet
- dreamGEAR i.Sound Power View Pro S 2.1A Dual Charging Dock
- dreamGEAR i.Sound Universal Power View
- Sena Cases Florence Portfolio for iPad (3rd-Gen)
Recent Articles
- Removing music from iTunes after copying to iPod
- iOS Gems: Farm 123, Facebook Camera, Scribblenauts, Shoot the Zombirds + Virtua Tennis Challenge
- iTunes TV show size totals don’t match actual disk storage
- Consolidating Multiple iTunes Libraries
- Converting Purchased Videos to 1080p HD
- Find My Friends always reports home location
- Creating an iTunes Match library from an external hard drive
- Benefits of keeping apps in iTunes when using iCloud
- Recovering iTunes from an External Hard Drive
- Normalizing volume levels for Voice Memos
1
That would be nice—there are some MobileMe services I would be very interested in, like being able to remotely find my iPhone, but other services I could care less about.
Posted by cxc273 on June 4, 2010 at 1:19 PM (PDT)
2
This is good news for me if this rumours turns out to be true. i was looking to get this service but just couldnt justify with the price apple was charging
Posted by mikelarry85 on June 4, 2010 at 2:58 PM (PDT)
3
With a nod to Beavis and Butthead:
I hope they make me a “full-fledged member”.
Posted by Dick Bacon on June 5, 2010 at 8:08 AM (PDT)
4
I purchased the family pack of MobileMe when it first came out. I could never get it to sync with outlook or anything. Calengoo and google contacts manages my calendars and contacts much better than MobileMe did, and Google services are free.
Posted by Jason on June 5, 2010 at 5:21 PM (PDT)