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Articles about itunes 8

iTunes 8.1 coming soon

by Ed Parry on Mar 11, 2009 at 02:17 PM

Following the release of the new iPod shuffle, it appears iTunes 8.1 is on its way. It’s not going to be a big release, but as with the new desktop line, there will be a few small changes to enhance the application further. iTunes 8.1 will respond quicker when syncing… Continue Reading »

Apple updates iTunes to version 8.0.1

by Jake Gaecke on Oct 3, 2008 at 06:56 AM

iTunes is up to version 8.0.1. The update addresses bug fixes, mainly focused on Genius and VoiceOver for the iPod nano. Apple provides all the details of what this update does right along with the package. iTunes 8.0.1 improves stability and performance and provides a number of important bug fixes,… Continue Reading »

Microsoft gets right what Apple got wrong with Genius?

by Kirk Hiner on Sep 16, 2008 at 06:00 PM

The announcement of the iTunes 8 Genius feature at Apple’s Let’s Rock event has been greeted generally favorably, even if Beatles fans can’t be told that pretty much every single band ever to follow borrowed at least some portion of their sound from them. But, did you know that Microsoft… Continue Reading »

iTunes 8 causes Windows Vista BSOD

by Stephen Chinnadorai on Sep 13, 2008 at 06:39 PM

A number of Windows Vista users are having problems with iTunes 8, causing the operating system to display a “Blue Screen of Death” when an iPod/iPhone is connected for syncing. Apple yesterday released a technical note suggesting that Windows Vista users should uninstall Apple Mobile Device Support, then restart their… Continue Reading »

Quick fixes for missing iTunes options

by Bill Stiteler on Sep 11, 2008 at 08:22 AM

Wondering how to turn off the “arrows” and “Genre” listings in iTunes 8? Annoyed that Apple has taken the options away? Never fear, a quick cut ‘n’ paste in the Terminal app is all you need. Details after the break. Continue Reading »

Apple bundles HD video with iPod-ready version

by Bill Stiteler on Sep 11, 2008 at 05:57 AM

AppleInsider takes Apple to task for offering highly-compressed (though still High Definition) HD video through the iTunes Store: A standard 720p file downloaded either through iTunes or an Apple TV consumes about 4Mbps of data, or just a tenth the total bit transfer rate of the optical format and a… Continue Reading »

How to perfect the Grid View

by Mark Rowland on Sep 10, 2008 at 07:10 PM

In a recent article on his personal blog, Adam Fisher-Cox has details on how he thinks (and now how I think) the new Grid View in iTunes 8 should work. I personally have had issues with the Grid View (details in my review of iTunes 8), and this has the… Continue Reading »

iTunes gets territorial

by Bill Stiteler on Sep 10, 2008 at 05:00 PM

Are you someone who travels a lot? Well, crossing the border and making a purchase in the U.S. version of the iTunes Music Store is now a breach of the Terms of Service. The Unofficial Apple Weblog (motto: “Not the Other Kind”) draws our attention to a new section in… Continue Reading »

Appletell Review - iTunes 8

by Mark Rowland on Sep 10, 2008 at 11:04 AM

It’s finally here. The latest installment of the app that changed the way we listened to music has officially been announced. At Apple’s Let’s Rock event, the first item on the docket was this new piece of software. With new features such as Genius and HD TV Shows, many changes… Continue Reading »

Last.fm and iMeem welcome Genius to the club

by Bill Stiteler on Sep 10, 2008 at 08:15 AM

Music websites Pandora and Last.fm, both of which expose users to new artists and music based on their listening choices, have praised the new iTunes 8 Genius feature. More after the break. Continue Reading »

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