Following the release of iTunes 7.7 software and the long-awaited AppStore for iPhones and iPod touches, I decided to download some apps to get prepared for iPhone OS 2.0 update. The first app I decided to download was the Apple provided "Remote" application which allows you to control iTunes on your systems remotely over WiFi using your iPhone or iPod touch and it even supports AirTunes! When I clicked Get App, I found out that just like music tracks, you should have an iTunes account to be able to download the apps, even free ones. So I decided to figure out how to open an iTunes account. The problem is when you want to open an account in iTunes, it requires you to provide billing information (valid credit card or paypal) to successfully register, therefore, it's necessary to have a credit card registered in the store's country (which I did not have). The trick is to fool the iTunes store using a redemption code. If you have an iTunes gift card and provide it at the time of registration, it will allow you skip the credit card part. Since buying a gift card is not the best solution, you should find a free redemption code and use it instead. I found one at www.tunecore.com/freealbum. Just enter this code at the registration page of the US iTunes Store and select None as the payment method. Just fill in the info (I think you should make sure ZIP code and state match) and you're done!
Enjoy downloading apps from the App Store and weekly freebies!