Been awhile since Apple has issued an update for iTunes. Not sure if that’s a good thing or bad, but Apple has released an updated version of all our beloved app — iTunes.

This version fixes a number of issues and bugs with iTunes version 9.0.2 including:

• iTunes no longer ignores your “Remember password for purchases” setting.
• Addresses problems with syncing some Smart Playlists and Podcasts with iPod.
• Resolves a problem recognizing when iPod is connected.
• Addresses issues that affect stability and performance.

You can get the update from Software Update on either Windows or Mac OS X or if you like, you can download the update from Apple.com (source link)

- source: apple.com

Apple has released an update to iTunes 9, which adds a dark theme to the Grid view, support for AppleTV firmware version 3.0, and improves support for accessibility.

iTunes 9.0.2 adds support for Apple TV software version 3.0, adds an option for a dark background for Grid View, and improves support for accessibility.

You can grab the update via Software Update or at Apple’s iTunes download page at the source link below

- source: apple.com

Today, Apple released iTunes version 9.0.1. This update offers a number of fixes and improvements to iTunes:

• Resolves issues browsing the iTunes Store.
• Addresses a performance issue where iTunes may become unresponsive.
• Fixes a problem where iTunes may unexpectedly quit.
• Fixes a problem syncing Podcasts in playlists to iPod or iPhone.
• Fixes a problem sorting albums with multiple discs.
• Addresses an issue with the Zoom button not switching to Mini Player.
• Improves application syncing for iPod touch and iPhone.
• Genius is now automatically updated to show Genius Mixes.

You may download iTunes version 9.0.1 on Software Update on your Mac or Windows PC or on the iTunes download site (Source link)

- source: apple.com

Apple released iTunes 9! Man, this is one awesome update, at least for me it is. iTunes 9 includes a ton of new features and improvements to existing features.

“iTunes 9 is a great iTunes release, with innovative features that make using iTunes better than ever and iTunes content richer than ever,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “iTunes LP, for example, lets artists share more of their creativity with fans and gives music lovers the feeling of being immersed in an entire album with art, lyrics, liner notes, photos and videos.”

Features include:

• iPhone App Organization: Instead of rearranging your Apps on your iPhone do it from iTunes! Back in February we reported a great iPhone App Organization concept and it seems it took Apple a great deal of time but finally implemented this awesome feature.
• Genius Mixes: This new feature searches your iTunes library, finds songs that go great together, and creates multiple mixes you’ll love. All automatically.
• Home Sharing: With Home Sharing, you can browse the iTunes libraries of up to five authorized computers in your house, import what you like, and automatically add new purchases made on any of the computers to your own library.

In Addition, the iTunes Store has been redesigned to allow easier browsing and now offers iTunes LPs — albums with additional content such as lyrics, photos, liner notes, and more. Movies also get a bump from extra content through ‘iTunes Extras’ that include additional features, graphical chapter selection, and more. Finally, Apple is now offering 30,000 pre-cut ringtones from major music labels, priced at $1.29 each.

iTunes 9 is free and available for download at the source link!

- source: Apple.com

Boy Genius Report received a tip from what they claim to be a pretty good reliable source suggesting that iTunes 9 will have several new features. The rumored features include support for Blu-ray media and visual organization of iPhone and iPod touch applications within iTunes, as well as some form of social networking/media integration. I’m sure many people are really hoping for Twitter integration.

One of the new additions to iTunes is said to include Blu-ray support which lines up nicely with a recent Apple Insider report about Apple integrating Blu-ray into their new iMac line-up. Something else that will most likely make a bunch of people happy is that we’ve been told iTunes 9 will finally include the ability to visually organize and arrange your iPhone and iPod touch applications. Something that wasn’t so clearly described was some kind of Twitter/Facebook/Last.fm integration. Maybe broadcasting what song you’re playing to your friends?

Personally, I would very much love integrated Last.fm scrobbling. No timeframe for iTunes 9 was suggested by BGR’s source, however, Apple holds special events in September to update its iPod line and to update iTunes, so it’s reasonable to speculate that iTunes 9 may be unveiled at that time. Stay tuned for updates!


- source: boygeniusreport.com

Apple released iTunes 8.2 via Software Update on Mac OS X and Windows. The update adds support for iPhone OS 3.0, which is expected to be featured at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference next week.

iTunes 8.2 now supports iPhone or iPod touch with the iPhone 3.0 Software Update. iTunes 8.2 also includes many accessibility improvements and bug fixes.

Registered iPhone developers have been using pre-release versions of iTunes 8.2 since late April in order to test iPhone OS 3.0 betas. If you did previously install an iTunes 8.2 pre-release version, this new update won’t appear in Software Update.

In Addition, for those who care, Quicktime was also updated to 7.6.2. This update fixes security issues and improves performance.

QuickTime 7.6.2 includes changes that increase reliability, improve compatibility and enhance security. This release is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users.

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

Apple released an update for iTunes! iTunes 8.0.2 released a few hours before iPhone firmware 2.2 went public.

According to Apple, iTunes 8.0.2 improves stability and performance and provides a number of important bug fixes, including:

• Addresses a quality issue creating MP3s on some computers.
• Fixes a connectivity issue with the iTunes Store when using some Internet proxies with Mac OS X.
• Improves accessibility with VoiceOver.

You may download this update at Apple’s website at apple.com, on Mac OS X’s software updater or from us at:

Download Apple iTunes 8.0.2 for Mac OS X

Download Apple iTunes 8.0.2 for Microsoft Windows

Apple released iTunes 8.0.1 fixing bugs and improving stability! According the Mac OS X’s Software Update, iTunes 8 and iTunes U are now accessible with VoiceOver on your Mac.

iTunes 8.0.1 improves stability and performance and provides a number of important bug fixes, including:

• Seamlessly plays the current song when creating a new Genius playlist.
• Improves syncing spoken menus to iPod nano.
• Addresses an issue of deleting HD TV episodes when downloading.
• Improves checking for updates from the App Store
• Improves accessibility with VoiceOver.
• Addresses problems syncing Genius results to iPod.

You can grab the updated version in Mac OS X’s Software Update or at Apple.com

Many Microsoft Windows Vista users for both 32 and 64 bit versions have been experiencing problems with Apple’s new iTunes 8. What kind of problems? The worst kind, the infamous windows blue screen of death! In response to this Apple has quietly swapped the Windows version on their servers with a new iTunes 8 download file that should fix these bugs. They have also published a few workarounds that may help those still being affected.

If you were one of those who downloaded iTunes 8 right away and are having problems, try uninstalling it then downloading it again from Apple to reinstall. If that fails to work try these solutions from Apple’s Technical documents:

Solution 1:

* Disconnect your iPhone or iPod from Windows Vista.
* Uninstall iTunes and Apple Mobile Device Support
* For Classic View
* Choose Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features.
* First select Apple Mobile Device Support, click Uninstall.
* Select iTunes, click Uninstall.
* For Control Panel Home View
* Choose Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a Program.
* First select Apple Mobile Device Support, click Uninstall.
* Select iTunes and click Uninstall.
* Restart the computer.
* Re-download and install the updated iTunes 8 installer from www.apple.com/itunes/download.

Important: Do not use the iTunes8Setup or iTunes864Setup file you previously downloaded. The reason for this note is Apple wants users to download the re-release version of iTunes 8.

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