Follow PCHardwareBlips on Twitter
Apple ships iTunes 8.1 update along with new features
TechSpot —
... , the new version also renames the old Party Shuffle feature to iTunes DJ and actually makes it useful and fun. With it, iPhone or iPod touch users that have Apples Remote application installed can request songs to be played and vote to control when they are played. There are also improved parental controls and this latest version should feel faster and more responsive on the whole. As usual, you can download it here or using the update feature in iTunes.
Throw A Geek Party With The New iTunes
Today @ PC World —
... most votes is moved up automatically in the playlist. While this may sound like anarchy for some, it could be bliss for others. Probably the iTunes DJ wouldn't be the best idea for a large party or club setting, but it could certainly be an interesting distraction while having drinks with your mates at a local bar (I often find myself in a bar with lousy music and I would love to have some control over it -- only if for a song or two). You can download the new iTunes 8.1 from Apple's product page
Get ready for new iPhone with new iTunes 8.2
I4U News —
... already back in April. When you install iTunes 8.2 it says iTunes 8.2 now supports iPhone or iPod touch with the iPhone 3.0 Software Update. The 83.12MB iTunes 8.2 update also includes many accessibility improvements and bug fixes. If you have iTunes installed it will prompt you to update. In case you have not installed iTunes yet, you can download 8.2 on the Apple site . The ...
iPhone OS 3.0 is available, AT&T offers early iPhone 3G S upgrades
The Tech Report: News —
... to the final version of Apple's iPhone OS 3.0. Plug in your iPhone, open iTunes, select the device, and hit "Check for Update." Just make sure you're using iTunes 8 , says Apple. The new iPhone system software includes a plethora of enhancements, including the ability to copy and paste text, use the keyboard in landscape mode, send and receive multimedia messages (only on the iPhone 3G), search the contents of the device instantly, buy iTunes content straight from the phone, and more. The folks at AppleInsider ...
Update Out: iTunes 8.2.1 Kills Pre Syncing.
I4U News —
... This afternoon Apple released yet another update for iTunes. You can visit the iTunes website here and download the update now. Otherwise, your system should prompt you to do an automatic update within the next few hours. Apple's stated that patch will contain some important bug fixes as well as a fix to an issue some users have had with Apple device verification. No more details have been released, but it's likely we'll have patch notes within the next couple of days. UPDATE: Pre Owners, if you want to remain able to sync up to iTunes do not download this update. ...
Apple's 9-9-09 Releases
Overclockers Club news Feed —
... is 4GB with a polished stainless steel housing for $99. The standard edition is available in 2GB or 4GB for $59 and $79 respectively.
iTunes 9 was also released today with many improvements. The iTunes Store was redesigned, iTunes LP features bonus material in some albums, Genius Mixes works similar to a radio, and Apps are now easier to manage. However, for those with Palm Pre devices, Apple has managed to break syncing with these devices. iTunes 9 is available for download today on Apple's website.
The iPhone/iPod Touch ...
New iTunes Feature Will Support Extra Features on Digital Albums, Films
Maximum PC —
... Apple's iTunes 9 is now available for download, and with it a cleaner interface and several added features, not the least of which is what the company is calling 'iTunes LP.' ...
