Apple has released an iTunes update, yay. According to Apple this makes iTunes faster and more responsive. This also improves working with large libraries, browsing the iTunes Store, preparing sync with iPod and iPhone, and optimizing photos for syncing.

In addition:

• Supports syncing with iPod shuffle (3rd generation).
• Allows friends to request songs for iTunes DJ.
• Adds Genius sidebar for your Movies and TV Shows.
• Improves performance when downloading iTunes Plus songs.
• Provides AutoFill for manually managed iPods.
• Allows CDs to be imported at the same sound quality as iTunes Plus.
• Includes many accessibility improvements.
• Allows iTunes U and the iTunes Store to be disabled separately using Parental Controls.

iTunes 8.1.1 also adds support for HD movie rentals and also fixes a number of bugs, including issues with VoiceOver and syncing with iPhone or iPod touch.

This update is packed with somewhat neat features!

Grab this update using Apple’s Software Update on Mac OSX or Windows or on the source link.

- source: apple.com