#apple ping

So, I finally gave Apple's new social network a try. iTunes Ping seems to be an attempt to connect music lovers and iTunes users, probably in the hopes of generating more music sales. That part made sense, but once you signed up to Ping, it feels like you're facing a blank wall. Here are stuff you can do with Ping: Follow People Display Recent Activity on iTunes Post Updates on Purchases and Reviews Get Concert Alerts Of course, there's one major requirement needed -- you have to have an iTunes account (not the iTunes software but a valid iTunes account). The Concert Alerts sounds good but then, if you search Ping for your favorite bands, they are not there. You just can't go and use any computer, fire up a browser and go to a URL like ping.apple.com to check on your profile or network. Apple assumes you will always have your Macbook, iPhone, iPad with you whenever you want to login to Ping. Apple's very "controlling" policy on all-things-Apple doesn't sit well in the realm of social media -- one can't even upload and view Profile Pictures in real-time. Read more in our articles including "Much ado with iTunes Ping" and "Apple iPhone 12, 12 mini in Purple now official".