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- Platform: Mac OS X and Windows
- License: Free
- Current version: 8
- Current version released: September 9, 2008
- Version 7.7 required for Apple's iPhone 3G
- A new application allows users to control iTunes remotely using an iPhone or iPod Touch
- iTunes did away with DRM and moved to tiered pricing on April 7, 2009
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iTunes is a digital media player application distributed by Apple. It is compatible with Microsoft Windows and Mac Operating Systems, and includes a built-in online music store named the iTunes Store. In addition to archiving and playing audio and video content on the computer, iTunes is also used to load media files onto Apple's iPod and iPhone.
At the 2009 MacWorld Expo, Apple announced that it would be doing away with DRM (Digital Rights Management) music on iTunes and that it would also be moving to a variable pricing structure, including offering downloads at .69, .99 and 1.29.Billboard: iTunes Dumps DRM, Adds Variable Pricing (January 6, 2009) The changes took effect on April 7, 2009.Breitbart: Changes take effect in Apple's... (April 7, 2009)
Notable Features
- Play back or rip audio from CDs
- Subscribe to and view podcasts
- Purchase music and videos online
- Load media to an iPod or iPhone
- Listen to internet radio
- Listen to music shared across a network
iTunes 8 Features
iTunes 8 has a new feature called iTunes Genius which creates smart playlists based on your musical tastes. Additionally, the Genius sidebar features musical recommendations from the iTunes Music Store based on the song you're listening to. Other updated features for version 8 include the ability to download TV shows in high definition and to view your library as album artwork.Apple: What's New in iTunes 8iPhone 3G Update
iTunes version 7.7 was released in July, 2008 to coincide with the release of the iPhone 3G. iTunes 7.7 is required to use the iPhone 3G and to access updates such as iPhone 2.0 Firmware, iPhone App Store and MobileMe.MacRumors.com: Apple Releases iTunes 7.7 [Updated] (July 10, 2008)-
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iTunes Questions
Is Autofill a new feature in iTunes? 1 AnswerIn terms of managing your music, no it is not. iTunes has had autofill ever since I first got my iPod (2006). The autofill is based on all the other music that ... read more
Does anyone know how to tell iTunes to stop uninstalling apps I've uninstalled via iTunes then reinstalled via the iPhone itself? Annoying. 1 AnswerSo, I am guessing you need iTunes to stop installing apps you installed with the iPhone? could you explain it a little more? read more
What do you use to figure out how many people download the fitcast from iTunes? 1 AnswerPod casts are (usually) downloaded directly from the server they are hosted on so iTunes is unlikely to know how many downloads of there have been. The owner of... read more
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