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Finding Music, Videos, and More

Browse content: At the top of the screen, browse by Genres, Featured, Top Charts, or Genius. At the bottom of the screen, tap Music, Movies, TV Shows, Podcasts, Audiobooks, iTunes U, or Downloads.

Search for content: Tap the search field at the top of the screen, then use the onscreen keyboard to enter one or more words. Tap Search on the keyboard. Search results are grouped by category, such as Movies, Albums, or Podcasts.

Tap an item to see more information. You can read reviews, write your own review, or email a link about the item to a friend. Depending on the item, you can also buy, download, or rent it.

Following Artists and Friends

Use iTunes Ping to connect with the world’s music fans. Follow favorite artists to learn about new releases and upcoming concerts and tours, get an insider’s perspective through their photos and videos, and learn about their musical influences. Read friends’ comments about the music they’re listening to, and see what they’re buying and which concerts they plan to attend. Express your musical likes and post comments for your own followers.

To create and explore musical connections, you need to create a profile.

Create your iTunes Ping profile: Open the iTunes application on your Mac or PC, click Ping, and follow the onscreen instructions.

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