iTunes Upgraded To 9.0.3: Mostly Bug Fixes
5:22 pm, February 1st, 2010, Leander Kahney
Apple has just released iTunes 9.0.3, which looks like mostly bug fixes a big upgrade with a new look, among other things. Full details of the big, fat 100MB upgrade after the jump.
iTunes 9.0.3 provides a number of important bug fixes, including:
• iTunes no longer ignores your “Remember password for purchases” setting.
• Addresses problems with syncing some Smart Playlists and Podcasts with iPod.
• Resolves a problem recognizing when iPod is connected.
• Addresses issues that affect stability and performance.
iTunes 9 comes with many new features and improvements, including:
• An improved look and feel, including a new Column Browser for easily browsing your artists or albums, movies, TV shows, and more.
• iTunes Store has a brand new look, with improved navigation for quick and easy exploration.
• iTunes LP and iTunes Extras create unique experiences that feature exclusive interviews, videos, photos, and more — available with select album and movie purchases on the iTunes Store.
• Home Sharing helps you manage your family’s iTunes collection between computers in your home. iTunes can automatically transfer new purchases, or you can choose just the items you want.
• Genius Mixes are created for you by iTunes and play songs from your library that go great together.
• iPod and iPhone syncing now allows you to organize your iPhone and iPod touch home screens directly in iTunes. Syncing is now also more flexible, allowing you to sync individual artists, genres, or TV show and Podcast episodes.
• iTunes U items are now organized into their own section in your iTunes library.
• Sync with iPod nano (5th generation), iPod classic (Fall 2009), and iPod touch (Fall 2009).
• iTunes 9 also includes many other improvements, such as HE-AAC encoding and playback, more flexibility with Smart Playlists rules, simpler organization of your media files inside an iTunes Media folder, and more.
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The brand new look is associated with iTunes 9, not 9.0.3
Ben G, on February 1st, 2010 at 5:57 pm
@ Leander, this has nothing to do with this article but will your books be available on the iPad?
Tommy T, on February 1st, 2010 at 5:59 pm
@Ben G — Thanks, you’re absolutely right. Somone IM-ed me there was a new look and when I saw it in the release notes I posted without carefully checking. Fixed it.
Leander Kahney, on February 1st, 2010 at 6:01 pm
@Tommy T — I certainly hope so, but that’s up to the publishers, not me. Thanks for the reminder — I’ll get on the blower to my agent. Also, here at the CoM we’ve got some ideas about special iPad ebooks — stay tuned.
Leander Kahney, on February 1st, 2010 at 6:03 pm
That’s good news!
free mac games, on February 1st, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Glad to read that “• iTunes no longer ignores your “Remember password for purchases” setting.”
That bug was really REALLY annoying.
Andrew, on February 1st, 2010 at 7:25 pm
looking forward to the special COM eBooks for the iPad.
Andrew Macdonald, on February 1st, 2010 at 7:28 pm
so far iTunes 9.whatever has been a step back from 8.much.better
Kevin Cassidy, on February 2nd, 2010 at 12:23 am
Meh. iTunes is overrated. I much prefer Windows Media Player and my Zune.
iFanboy, on February 2nd, 2010 at 6:56 am
“iTunes is overrated. I much prefer Windows Media Player and my Zune.”
IT SHOULD BE OBVIOUS WHO’S THE REAL iFanboy
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The name ‘iFanboy’ is linked to my email address, as Cult of Mac can confirm
iTHE ORIGINALiFanBoy have never owned either an iPod nor a Zune ~ but I did see a picture of a Zune once
“Windows Media Player” was always outclassed by Apple’s typically superior QuickTime
Strong-armed by Microsoft, the computer industry has rejected ANYTHING Apple; didn’t matter if it was better
I~fanboy have never seen THIS MUCH opposition to an Apple product or service, as that received by the ‘iPad’. Among the deluge of criticism I see the phrase “closed system” and now do wonder: HAS APPLE MOVED TO THE DARK SIDE?
iFanboy, on February 2nd, 2010 at 8:36 am