iTunes 8.1.1 hits the streets with 70mb update.
Like the old Ragu ad, we have to ask, "What's in there?!!?" Usually iTunes point point updates are 10-15 mb each, this one is many times that. Apple lists some of the updates (snappieness™!) but we're sure we'll find out some others. Thankfully, this update doesn't require a restart. Can we get confirmation of speed improvements out there?
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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.
In addition, iTunes 8.1 provides many other improvements and bug fixes, including:
• 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.
iTunes 8.1.1 adds support for renting HD movies and provides a number of bug fixes, including addressing issues with VoiceOver and syncing with iPhone or iPod touch.
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I think this update is to set the stage for something new Tuesday morning.
fixed a problem i had with the unibody macbook
when flipping thru album covers got stuck from time 2 time
now its prefect
very fast and stable
8.1 iTunes updated added almost all the features that are mentioned in the list. This update only brings:
iTunes 8.1.1 adds support for renting HD movies and provides a number of bug fixes including addressing issues with VoiceOver and syncing with iPhone or iPod touch.
woop! finally using multi-touch scrolling in cover flow starts like it used to - nice and smooth, o wait, snappy :-)
Yep, first thing I noticed too is cover flow is much smooooother. :)
I really wish they would just keep the same file name for the .exe file so I don't have to change my shortcuts every time, it's becoming a real pain.
I wish I could relate. :-)
Ok, maybe not!
Yay! Finally CoverFlow works again. And smooher than ever!
iTunes is a BIT faster but the fact that CoverFlow works just fine is enough to update. The 8.1 version was a pain in the a**!
I use my iPod for video and TV shows so it is good to have the genius function for that.
Overall though, the update doesnt seem to do too much special stuff?
Free iPod - http://www.gimmeitfree.co.uk/freeipod