We recommend! Apple released a new iPod yesterday that is able to ‘talk.’ While the device cannot carry a conversation with the user, it can speak out the names of the tracks and playlists stored on its flash memory, using the VoiceOver feature also present in Mac OS X. Now Apple released version 8.1 of iTunes for Mac and Windows, adding compatibility with the newly released iPod shuffle, as well as other enhancements and bug fixes. The update also addresses a couple of security issues on both platforms, one of which is Windows-specific.
According to Apple’s Support section, 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,” the company explains. “In addition, iTunes 8.1 provides many other improvements and bug fixes,” says Apple. Those include:
- 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.
Download iTunes 8.1 to your PC or Mac.
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