The new Apple iPod shuffle that was introduced yesterday actually surprised me. With the new iPod comes the latest update to the iTunes. The iTunes 8.1 obviously supports the new Shuffle but making it more special is that it allows anyone to rip CDs on an iTunes Plus quality.
With the iTunes 8.1, Genius can also cross over to movies and TV shows. It is said to be more responsive and faster (Thank God!).
Here are some new features of the new iTunes 8.1:
• 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
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