New iTunes? [Merged] *Now Available in Software Update*

[Cougarcat]

Originally Posted by mattburley7

why at that time? most updates are at 10:00 am PST.

It gives him reason to be hopeful longer.

[SamGabbay]

Originally Posted by mattburley7

why at that time? most updates are at 10:00 am PST.

Keep in mind that this is not a regular update. Also keep in mind it was delayed a full month.

This update, and the circumstances surrounding it, are not like most updates.

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Originally Posted by Cougarcat

It gives him reason to be hopeful longer.

That too

[mattburley7]

Originally Posted by SamGabbay

Keep in mind that this is not a regular update. Also keep in mind it was delayed a full month.

This update, and the circumstances surrounding it, are not like most updates.

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That too

basically it can come out anytime between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm PST.

[SamGabbay]

Originally Posted by mattburley7

basically it can come out anytime between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm PST.

Yes

[SimpleLove]

What will I do when it is finally released and I have no need to come to this comedic thread anymore...?!

[Soundflunky]

Given how much of the app they showed at the September event, and how stable it all was, I'd say the delay was due to the store makeover.

[mattburley7]

Originally Posted by Soundflunky

Given how much of the app they showed at the September event, and how stable it all was, I'd say the delay was due to the store makeover.

maybe its the whole pandora radio like streaming feature that has delayed iTunes11?

[Soundflunky]

Not necessarily anything unannounced. This is the same company that needs to take its site down for hours to update it.

[mattburley7]

Originally Posted by Soundflunky

Not necessarily anything unannounced. This is the same company that needs to take its site down for hours to update it.

so basically the itunes download website and itunes store need to go offline for hours to update?

[Soundflunky]

I mean Apple always has trouble with web properties. If the company takes its site down for hours just to update the product line-up then it wouldn't surprise me that a major redesign of such a well used site/webapp as iTunes might pose difficulties.

[mattburley7]

has the itunes store and website gone down for any major release before?

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Originally Posted by SamGabbay

Yes

i forgot iTunes 10 came out around 7:58 pm PST

so make that 10:00 am to 8:00 pm PST.

[SamGabbay]

i forgot iTunes 10 came out around 7:58 pm PST

so make that 10:00 am to 8:00 pm PST.

Guess I ain't so dumb after all

[Reaktor5]

Originally Posted by Soundflunky

I mean Apple always has trouble with web properties. If the company takes its site down for hours just to update the product line-up then it wouldn't surprise me that a major redesign of such a well used site/webapp as iTunes might pose difficulties.

I highly doubt Apple needs to take the store down to update product pages. You don't see Amazon going down before every new product is put in the store.

It creates buzz and anticipation.

[flipshot]

Originally Posted by mattburley7

has the itunes store and website gone down for any major release before?

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i forgot iTunes 10 came out around 7:58 pm PST

so make that 10:00 am to 8:00 pm PST.

That was different though because it was released the same day as a Keynote.

[rinoatomy]

if this (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1005992) is the exact time itunes 10 came out, then we're still 3 hours from a possible release.

[mattburley7]

Originally Posted by rinoatomy

if this (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1005992) is the exact time itunes 10 came out, then we're still 3 hours from a possible release.

accept for iTunes 10 came out on a wednesday thats why im going with tomorrow for the best bet for a release!

[Soundflunky]

Originally Posted by Reaktor5

I highly doubt Apple needs to take the store down to update product pages. You don't see Amazon going down before every new product is put in the store.

It creates buzz and anticipation.

I would have thought that too, but I've read numerous accounts over the years from employees who say it is needed downtime and not hype. I mean they are preventing sales by doing it, and sometimes they do it for very minor updates.

Apple's not going to mess with any goodwill by getting people hyped about a mystery update and then delivering…. http://edition.cnn.com/2010/TECH/02/...ex.html?hpt=T2

[Jeaz]

Originally Posted by Soundflunky

Not necessarily anything unannounced. This is the same company that needs to take its site down for hours to update it.

They don't need to take it down for anything, they choose to take the shop down. There's been plenty of updates to the store without it being taken offline, but when there's something interesting, they like the hype.

[Reaktor5]

Originally Posted by Soundflunky

I would have thought that too, but I've read numerous accounts over the years from employees who say it is needed downtime and not hype. I mean they are preventing sales by doing it, and sometimes they do it for very minor updates.

I would be surprised if that were the case. They could probably overhaul the backend to avoid the downtime but where would the fun be in that.

[mattburley7]

some of the other major releases before iTunes 10 where released around the 10:00 am PST so i guess iTunes11 can come out anytime of day or evening ? so if its not out tomorrow at exactly 10:00 am PST dont panic!

[DaKn33]

Won't hold out for it, just wish it would come out sooner than later!

[MacBookPro13"]

Where the **** is iTunes 11?

[WJKramer]

Sorry guys...

BTW, my photoshop skills are for hire.

[SamGabbay]

Originally Posted by WJKramer

Sorry guys...

BTW, my photoshop skills are for hire.

Your hired!

[JS82712]

Originally Posted by SamGabbay

Your hired!

And you're* fired.

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Originally Posted by MacBookPro13"

Where the **** is iTunes 11?

It got lost on its way to apple headquarters because they were using apple maps.