iTunes 8.1.1 Update - The Extra .1 Stands for Flavor
Posted 04/07/2009 at 9:29am
| by Roberto Baldwin
If
you use iTunes, and we know you do, check out Software Update for a
brand new version. Here is what Apple says the new version is good for:
iTunes
8.1 is now faster and more responsive. You will enjoy noticeable
improvements when working with large libraries, browsing the iTunes
Store, preparing to sync with iPod or iPhone, and optimizing photos for
syncing.
In addition, iTunes 8.1 provides many other improvements and bug fixes, including:
- 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 adds support for renting HD movies and provides a number of bug
fixes, including addressing issues with VoiceOver and syncing with
iPhone or iPod touch.
Exciting!