Wednesday, September 7, 2005
Apple Announces iTunes 5
Posted by Kent Pribbernow in "SOFTWARE" @ 11:30 AM
"Apple® today announced iTunes® 5, bringing new features and a refined look to the world’s most popular digital music jukebox and online music store. iTunes 5 includes a new Search Bar to make it even easier for users to find what they’re searching for; the ability to organize playlists into folders; Smart Shuffle, which lets the user change the “randomness” of shuffled songs; and the ability for Windows users to automatically sync contacts and calendars from Outlook onto their iPods. The iTunes Music Store has also added parental controls and album reviews, and now features a catalog of over two million songs, making it the largest online music catalog in the world."
Not a ground breaking upgrade, but Apple did make a few improvements to the Smart Playlist feature. The biggest change is with the iTunes interface, which no longer has the brushed aluminum feel to it. That will no doubt disappoint some users.
iTunes 5 is available now for download. Get it while you can, because Apple's servers are getting hammered with traffic at the moment.
Not a ground breaking upgrade, but Apple did make a few improvements to the Smart Playlist feature. The biggest change is with the iTunes interface, which no longer has the brushed aluminum feel to it. That will no doubt disappoint some users.
iTunes 5 is available now for download. Get it while you can, because Apple's servers are getting hammered with traffic at the moment.
