Apple Releases iTunes 8.0.2

[MacRumors]

Apple has released an update to iTunes to version 8.0.2. The update is available in your Mac OS X software update.

iTunes 8.0.2 improves stability and performance and provides a number of important bug fixes, including:

- Addresses a quality issue creating MP3s on some computers.
- Fixes a connectivity issue with the iTunes Store when using some Internet proxies with Mac OS X.
- Improves accessibility with VoiceOver.

The update comes just one day ahead of the rumored release of iPhone Firmware 2.2.

Article Link: Apple Releases iTunes 8.0.2

[aznkid25]

I hope the 2.2 firmware does come out tommorrow. But how much will it cost for ipod touch owners? iTunes 8.0.2 is also out for PC users

[jawzzy]

I've been hoping for a snappy version of iTunes for quite some time. This is not it, but I've been wondering if Apple is going to clean up and speed up their bundled apps when Snow Leopard comes along. My iTunes practically needs a splash screen!

[SnowLeopard2008]

I just hope I don't have to pay another $10-$20. I'll run this update once Fusion finishes installing.

[rockstarjoe]

I hope this fixes some of the iTunes crashes I get when trying to sync my iPhone and iPod... it drives me nuts!

[Auzburner]

I'm hoping for iPhone 2.2. Also, when I sync'd to the new version of iTunes my backup for my iPhone 3G took all of 8 seconds.

[kabunaru]

Mac OS 10.5.6 with iPhone/iPod Touch 2.2 Software would be great.

[corinhorn]

As I know several people who use the VoiceOver feature on their Macs, I think it is sweet that Apple is improving functionality for this in iTunes.

[dolphin842]

Can anyone check to see if scroll-wheel volume adjustment in the MiniPlayer is active when the mouse is over any part of the player? iTunes 8.0 changed the behavior so that the it was just active over the volume slider... I'm waiting for them to change it back before upgrading. Thanks!

[flyinmac]

What issue are they talking about with creating MP3's on some computers?

I've never had a problem making MP3's on any of my computers. Are they now telling me that they would sound better if I had waited until this update to make my MP3's?

I hadn't had any complaints about the sound before. So, I'm not sure what they mean by quality issues.

[spice weasel]

Originally Posted by jawzzy

I've been hoping for a snappy version of iTunes for quite some time. This is not it, but I've been wondering if Apple is going to clean up and speed up their bundled apps when Snow Leopard comes along. My iTunes practically needs a splash screen!

Me too. iTunes is a pig. I have a large library (about 600 gigs), and the damn thing performs about as well as an old Ford Pinto.

[corinhorn]

Originally Posted by spice weasel

Me too. iTunes is a pig. I have a large library (about 600 gigs), and the damn thing performs about as well as an old Ford Pinto.

My library is over 3TB—slug slow.

[kabunaru]

Does anybody notice any difference in anything? Sound quality? UI changes?
60MB sounds big in a software update.

[firstapple]

Originally Posted by TuffLuffJimmy

What are the updates to Safari? Just bug fixes or are there some UI changes?

So far, all we have heard is that they are moving the search bar... Do simple UI change, and I am sure bug fixes galore as mobile safari is way buggy still.

[corinhorn]

Originally Posted by kabunaru

Does anybody notice any difference in anything? Sound quality? UI changes?
60MB sounds big in a software update.

Not really. The update isn't just the tweaked code—it is the full iTunes package if I'm not mistaken.

[Mindflux]

Originally Posted by kabunaru

Does anybody notice any difference in anything? Sound quality? UI changes?
60MB sounds big in a software update.

Considering it still has to cater to PPC Macs and Intel Macs, it's essentially doubling the code base AFAIK. This is where Snow Leopard will make the largest impact.

[heaven]

Originally Posted by corinhorn

My library is over 3TB—slug slow.

wow, now that must be a nice music collection!

[MacMuttonchops]

Hmm...Installed the update and now I'm getting a "The iTunes application could not be opened. An unknown error occurred (13008)."

Terrific.

[corinhorn]

Originally Posted by heaven

wow, now that must be a nice music collection!

And videos too.

[fleshman03]

Originally Posted by docal97

Now really, just what are you so excited about? 2.2 dosen't really seem that impressive, from what we've read to date. An update to Google Maps? Adding the search bar to the safari browser?

I mean cmon, an update is nice, but nothing here to get too excited about.

Honestly, I'm excited about wireless podcast updates. I've been wanting that since I got the iPod Touch. ( I hate having to pull out my MacBook Pro to simply update a podcast while at work.)

Originally Posted by dolphin842

Can anyone check to see if scroll-wheel volume adjustment in the MiniPlayer is active when the mouse is over any part of the player? iTunes 8.0 changed the behavior so that the it was just active over the volume slider... I'm waiting for them to change it back before upgrading. Thanks!

It works if you have it over the volume section. Feel free to update!

Originally Posted by heaven

wow, now that must be a nice music collection!

Maybe there is some uncompress audio? I know my 320kbps Beetles collection is in the 4gb range.

[Eric5h5]

Originally Posted by Mindflux

Considering it still has to cater to PPC Macs and Intel Macs, it's essentially doubling the code base AFAIK. This is where Snow Leopard will make the largest impact.

They're not going to stop updating iTunes for PPC just because Snow Leopard comes out and is Intel-only (assuming it actually is). Anyway, only the actual code has to be duplicated, which doesn't double the size, because all the other resources apply to both.

--Eric

[Chicagomac08]

it seems like the sync process is faster than before, about half the time.

[jaredmauch]

Something that is included in every iTunes update is an updated AppleMobileDeviceSupport. If you are technically savvy enough, you may be able to find any relevant differences between the old package and the new one.

Old: http://swcdn.apple.com/content/downl...iceSupport.tar
New: http://swcdn.apple.com/content/downl...iceSupport.tar

I also view this as lending some credence to the rumor of 2.2 (or 2.1.1) tomorrow. Perhaps MobileSafari will crash less?

[Chris Rogers]

I'm checking for updates for apps and it's stuck on "Accessing iTunes Store" for 10min+ I'm able to access the iTunes store normally, but I just can't check for app updates :/

[Cubbiblue]

It will be interesting to see if apple figured out how to stop people making ringtones for free through itunes....

Let's hope not!