Apple Releases iTunes 10.5 Ahead of iOS and iCloud Launch

[MacRumors]

Apple today released iTunes 10.5, bringing support for iOS 5 and iCloud as well as new Wi-Fi syncing capabilities. iOS 5 and iCloud are set to launch tomorrow, and today's launch of iTunes 10.5 sets the stage for those releases.

What's new in iTunes 10.5

- iTunes in the Cloud. iTunes now stores your music and TV purchases in iCloud and makes them available on your devices anywhere, any time, at no additional cost.
* Automatic Downloads. Purchase music from any device or computer and automatically download a copy to your Mac and iOS devices.
* Download Previous Purchases. Download your past music, TV, app, and book purchases again, at no additional cost. Previous purchases may be unavailable if they are no longer on the iTunes Store.

- Sync with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 5.

- Wi-Fi Syncing. Automatically sync your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iTunes any time they're both on the same Wi-Fi network.

iTunes 10.5 brings compatibility with iOS 5 and iCloud, as well as the paid iTunes Match portion of iCloud. iTunes Match is a $24.99/year service that allows users to have their music libraries matched to Apple's database of over 20 million tracks, making those songs available for use on any iCloud-enabled device associated with the user's accounts. Songs not available in the iTunes Store can be uploaded to Apple's servers and also made available across devices.

Article Link: Apple Releases iTunes 10.5 Ahead of iOS and iCloud Launch

 

[r2shyyou]

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iCloud, here I come!

 

[Michaelgtrusa]

I love updates. 

 

[notjustgc]

Nice!

 

[Pooshka]

WTH, mine says 'Your software is up to date'.

I'm on the latest beta of iTunes 10.5.

 

[gibbz]

Installed.

I'm guessing Mac OS X 10.7.2 is soon to follow.

 

[I8P'CS]

Let the iOS 5/iCloud era begin.

 

[blacktape242]

10.7.2 today please also!

updates are awesome!

 

[sdm1985]

I'm using a beta version of 10.5 - do I need to update to this new version?

 

[notjustgc]

What about those who are on the latest beta of iTunes 10.5?

Mine upgraded without needing an uninstall, no problem. Win7x64.

 

[zigzagg321]

I dont understand, I click the link in the first post and it sends me to a download of 10.4

 

[propea]

What happened to Winamp?

 

[lighthouse_man]

Started downloading fast and is slowing down to 40 minutes to download the remaining 40 MB!

 

[Four oF NINE]

Hi there!

I finally got the update installed and open for business!

 

[Benz63amg]

10.7.2 please apple!!!!

 

[Patriot24]

Is it just me, or is Match not available in this release? I don't see it in any of the options menus or iTunes Store?

Edit: Maybe 10.7.2 is required.

 

[igazza]

downloaded and installed. now bring on 10.7.2

 

[vettori]

It's two days that the beta was saying "will expire in xx hours"... Just in time

 

[Specklez]

Is it just me, or is Match not available in this release? I don't see it in any of the options menus or iTunes Store?

Edit: Maybe 10.7.2 is required.

I know that Match is a US only service currently...I think.

 

[rritterson]

OS X build number please?

 

[Benz63amg]

Is it just me, or is Match not available in this release? I don't see it in any of the options menus or iTunes Store?

Edit: Maybe 10.7.2 is required.

match will be in 2 weeks

 

[drummingcraig]

Installing now. Looking forward to iCloud and playing around with that. However I am unsure about upgrading to iOS5 and losing my jailbreak. Decisions decisions...

 

[Cougarcat]

I know that Match is a US only service currently...I think.

And it comes out at the end of the month.

 

[igazza]

os x build number please?

141

 

[OrangeSVTguy]

Can't wait to get home and use the wifi sync! My dock port has been acting funny and haven't been able to sync to my MBP for the last week or so

Just in time too so I can sync and restore possibly for when the 4s arrives.

N/M still on 4.2.1