Right on the heels of the new iPod shuffles, Apple released updates for both iTunes and Front Row.

iTunes

According to Apple’s download support page, iTunes 8.1 is “now faster and more responsive.” The support page also said, “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.”

Other improvements and bug fixes include:

  • 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.

    • The update also includes some security enhancements.

    iTunes 8.1 (64MB) can be downloaded using Software Update utility or directly from Apple’s iTunes download page.

    Front Row

    Front Row 2.17 provides iTunes 8.1 compatibility. This update (12.6MB) can be downloaded using Software Update utility or from Apple’s download page.

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