AppleCare Representatives Receiving Prerelease Builds of iTunes 11 Ahead of Public Launch

MacRumors · Nov 29, 2012, 11:32 AM

With Apple said to be launching its revamped iTunes 11 "as soon as" today as the company rushes to meet its already-postponed goal of a November release, 9to5Mac reports that AppleCare support representatives are currently being seeded with prerelease versions of the new software.

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It is unclear if these builds point to a release today, as the WSJ predicted, and if they are the final versions. Either way, with AppleCare employees getting their hands on the new app, we're expecting a launch soon.

The new iTunes brings a substantial overhaul, including a revamped player, a redesigned store based on the layout currently seen in on iOS devices, and new iCloud features for streaming media and syncing progress.

Article Link: AppleCare Representatives Receiving Prerelease Builds of iTunes 11 Ahead of Public Launch

Jeaz · Nov 29, 2012, 11:33 AM

Oh come on, out with it already

ck2875 · Nov 29, 2012, 11:33 AM

...and now the influx of people asking for a leaked copy.

applefan022 · Nov 29, 2012, 11:33 AM

"Coming in December"

iphone495 · Nov 29, 2012, 11:33 AM

Good. They need someone to test their products before they're released.

ouimetnick · Nov 29, 2012, 11:34 AM

It has to come out today or tomorrow, or they are "lying"

That said, I would rather have a polished version of iTunes, and not have it come with the bloat and slowness that the current iTunes has.

JoEw · Nov 29, 2012, 11:34 AM

Being a programmer, I hate seeing software getting rushed out. But I am excited for the new iTunes! Hoping all the major bugs have gotten squashed.

slrandall · Nov 29, 2012, 11:34 AM

Seeing as how they haven't postponed it again already, I'd imagine it's pretty much good to go. There are only two days left in November anyway, including today.

burnside · Nov 29, 2012, 11:35 AM

On my Windows 7 PC, it take about 30 seconds for iTunes to load. Has to be one of the worse pieces of software Apple has ever built. I'm crossing my fingers on this "overhaul".

mattburley7 · Nov 29, 2012, 11:36 AM

so its coming today, tomorrow, or getting delayed to december? if apple care people got it today doesnt it usually take at least a week or two for the public to get it to make sure there are no problems?!

TheRainKing · Nov 29, 2012, 11:36 AM

So in other words, we're not getting it today.

GenesisST · Nov 29, 2012, 11:36 AM

Well, duuuuuh... I would hope that customer support representatives get it first... and not just 5 minutes before the public...

Sk8-Rat · Nov 29, 2012, 11:37 AM

gimme gimme gimme

kendalladmin · Nov 29, 2012, 11:37 AM

It will be released tomorrow. I called Apple and they told be that.

I AN LEGEND · Nov 29, 2012, 11:37 AM

ffs

kpress3 · Nov 29, 2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by burnside

On my Windows 7 PC, it take about 30 seconds for iTunes to load. Has to be one of the worse pieces of software Apple has ever built. I'm crossing my fingers on this "overhaul".

I'm assuming this loading speed has something to do with the whole "Windows 7 PC" thing. My Mac loads iTunes just fine.

bdkennedy1 · Nov 29, 2012, 11:38 AM

If AppleCare is just getting it then they have to be trained, which means there is no way it's being released today.

michial · Nov 29, 2012, 11:38 AM

in other words. Not out today.

Cougarcat · Nov 29, 2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kpress3

I'm assuming this loading speed has something to do with the whole "Windows 7 PC" thing. My Mac loads iTunes just fine.

No, Apple doesn't know how to make good PC software. Or they just don't care.

burnside · Nov 29, 2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by kpress3

I'm assuming this loading speed has something to do with the whole "Windows 7 PC" thing. My Mac loads iTunes just fine.

Yeah, on my Mac, load time is fine. I have 2 Window machines at home and the load times on each for iTunes is horrible.

NT1440 · Nov 29, 2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by burnside

On my Windows 7 PC, it take about 30 seconds for iTunes to load. Has to be one of the worse pieces of software Apple has ever built. I'm crossing my fingers on this "overhaul".

Takes me all of 5 seconds in bootcamp. Maybe its time to run a TRIM check on your HDD and see if its dying?

Simplicated · Nov 29, 2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by kpress3

I'm assuming this loading speed has something to do with the whole "Windows 7 PC" thing. My Mac loads iTunes just fine.

iTunes is bloatware on Windows. It's fine on OS X (but the UI is clunky). That's also been my experience with the software.

jacobss · Nov 29, 2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by burnside

On my Windows 7 PC, it take about 30 seconds for iTunes to load. Has to be one of the worse pieces of software Apple has ever built. I'm crossing my fingers on this "overhaul".

3 seconds on mine, well I have an SSD.

burnside · Nov 29, 2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Cougarcat

No, Apple doesn't know how to make good PC software. Or they just don't care.

Exactly! Been like this forever on PCs.

Pock · Nov 29, 2012, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpress3

I'm assuming this loading speed has something to do with the whole "Windows 7 PC" thing. My Mac loads iTunes just fine.

Same. My Mac loads iTunes from fresh in the first bounce of the dock icon, so about a second.

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Jeaz macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2009	Oh come on, out with it already
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ck2875 macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2009	...and now the influx of people asking for a leaked copy.
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iphone495 macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2012	Good. They need someone to test their products before they're released.
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JoEw macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2009	Being a programmer, I hate seeing software getting rushed out. But I am excited for the new iTunes! Hoping all the major bugs have gotten squashed.
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slrandall macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2011	Seeing as how they haven't postponed it again already, I'd imagine it's pretty much good to go. There are only two days left in November anyway, including today.
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mattburley7 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2011	so its coming today, tomorrow, or getting delayed to december? if apple care people got it today doesnt it usually take at least a week or two for the public to get it to make sure there are no problems?!
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Sk8-Rat macrumors newbie Join Date: Feb 2012	gimme gimme gimme
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kendalladmin macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2012	It will be released tomorrow. I called Apple and they told be that.
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I AN LEGEND macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2010	ffs
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bdkennedy1 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2002	If AppleCare is just getting it then they have to be trained, which means there is no way it's being released today.
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michial macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2009	in other words. Not out today.
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