• 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)

• 1. Platform: Mac OS X and Windows
  2. License: Free
  3. Current version: 8
  4. Current version released: September 9, 2008
  5. Version 7.7 required for Apple's iPhone 3G
  6. A new application allows users to control iTunes remotely using an iPhone or iPod Touch
  7. iTunes did away with DRM and moved to tiered pricing on April 7, 2009

• Notable Features

  1. Play back or rip audio from CDs
  2. Subscribe to and view podcasts
  3. Purchase music and videos online
  4. Load media to an iPod or iPhone
  5. Listen to internet radio
  6. 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 8

• iPhone 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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