iTunes 8.1 Now Available for Download

MacRumors · 10:30 AM

As foreshadowed by Apple earlier today, iTunes 8.1 has been released and is now available from the iTunes download page.

The supporting documentation included with the download details the changes present in the update:

Quote:

iTunes 8.1 is now faster and more responsive. 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.

In addition, iTunes 8.1 provides many other improvements and bug fixes, including:

- 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

Earlier today, Apple also released an update for their Remote application for the iPhone and iPod touch, adding compatibility with iTunes 8.1 and including assorted bug fixes.

Article Link: iTunes 8.1 Now Available for Download

FF_productions · Mar 11, 2009, 08:57 PM

Works good for me so far.

dmb8021 · Mar 11, 2009, 08:57 PM

mentioned this in the other thread, but there is also a Front Row Update:

This Front Row update provides improved iTunes 8.1 compatibility.

13.3 MB

sohelpme · Mar 11, 2009, 08:58 PM

Bizarrely, I need to quit XCode to install iTunes...

Ade-iMac-177 · Mar 11, 2009, 08:58 PM

Seems to be working great so far!! definitely a bit faster!!

stade1979 · Mar 11, 2009, 09:01 PM

The titles says every thing!!!

stade1979

retroneo · Mar 11, 2009, 09:02 PM

Allows friends to request songs for iTunes DJ????

devburke · Mar 11, 2009, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmb8021

mentioned this in the other thread, but there is also a Front Row Update:

This Front Row update provides improved iTunes 8.1 compatibility.

13.3 MB

No noticeable differences to Front Row here. I wish "Applications" would stop showing up under Playlists though.

I can't believe they didn't mention the iTunes DJ control from the Remote App in the documentation (not just the voting and requesting, the actual manipulation of the playlist)! Best part of the update by far

wesrk · Mar 11, 2009, 09:03 PM

Front Row also updated via software update menu option
iTunes is a lot faster

Sky Blue · Mar 11, 2009, 09:03 PM

Can't get the Genius sidebar on Movies/TV

Jmclark · Mar 11, 2009, 09:04 PM

Yeah, I'm kinda curious about the whole DJ thing. I would check it out, but all I have for internet now is my Wii, so could anyone explain the DJ thing?

daneoni · Mar 11, 2009, 09:05 PM

...and it gets even more bloated. So what does it break?

devburke · Mar 11, 2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jmclark

Yeah, I'm kinda curious about the whole DJ thing. I would check it out, but all I have for internet now is my Wii, so could anyone explain the DJ thing?

It's basically a rebranded Party Shuffle, with more Remote app functionality. You can now add to, remove from, and rearrange the queue from the Remote app. Plus, you can let people using other iPods request songs to play next, and if you allow it, to vote on which songs to play sooner.

dmb8021 · Mar 11, 2009, 09:06 PM

so I downloaded 8.1 (as shown in the about iTunes) but when looking in the finder, it still says I have version 8.0.2. This happening to anyone else?

mynameisraj · Mar 11, 2009, 09:06 PM

working good

Ade-iMac-177 · Mar 11, 2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jmclark

Yeah, I'm kinda curious about the whole DJ thing. I would check it out, but all I have for internet now is my Wii, so could anyone explain the DJ thing?

It is a way for people to request a song using the remote app on the iPhone for the DJay (party shuffle) playlist.

PcBgone · Mar 11, 2009, 09:07 PM

Aww, I was hoping it was gonna release with the 10.5.7 update...

Kilamite · Mar 11, 2009, 09:07 PM

Just me, or does the interface seem lighter colour wise?

Ade-iMac-177 · 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmb8021

so I downloaded 8.1 (as shown in the about iTunes) but when looking in the finder, it still says I have version 8.0.2. This happening to anyone else?

nope. says 8.1 on mine

birch25 · 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmb8021

so I downloaded 8.1 (as shown in the about iTunes) but when looking in the finder, it still says I have version 8.0.2. This happening to anyone else?

Same thing happening to me.

devburke · 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmb8021

so I downloaded 8.1 (as shown in the about iTunes) but when looking in the finder, it still says I have version 8.0.2. This happening to anyone else?

Not here

viperguy · Mar 11, 2009, 09:08 PM

But today isn't even tuesday

The Samurai · Mar 11, 2009, 09:08 PM

Thanks for the heads up, downloading now.

Master Chief · Mar 11, 2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by birch25

Same thing happening to me.

Please re-install iTunes, but with the latest DMG - assuming that you've install the previous test version.

KilljoyPBN · Mar 11, 2009, 09:17 PM

Mine seems to be having a hard time connecting to the internet...

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dmb8021 macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2008	mentioned this in the other thread, but there is also a Front Row Update: This Front Row update provides improved iTunes 8.1 compatibility. 13.3 MB

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retroneo macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2005	Allows friends to request songs for iTunes DJ????

Mar 11, 2009, 09:03 PM	#9
wesrk macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2007	Front Row also updated via software update menu option iTunes is a lot faster

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Jmclark macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Windham, ME	Yeah, I'm kinda curious about the whole DJ thing. I would check it out, but all I have for internet now is my Wii, so could anyone explain the DJ thing?

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daneoni macrumors 601 Join Date: Mar 2006	...and it gets even more bloated. So what does it break?

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dmb8021 macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2008	so I downloaded 8.1 (as shown in the about iTunes) but when looking in the finder, it still says I have version 8.0.2. This happening to anyone else?

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