Apple Releases iTunes 11.0.4 with Improved Syncing and iTunes Store Sign-in Fix

[Thunderhawks]

Was the update pulled? When I follow the links I get 10.3 (42) and software update says its up to date?

Edit: correct link: http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

(the one in the OP leads to 10.3)

Same here. 11.0.3 is the latest version

 

[doctorossi]

Lemme guess... "sync apps" checkbox still missing... ?

 

[Fishticks]

Is it flatter ?

 

[globalist]

So what is iTunes 12 like? Any big changes?

Yes, big ones. In fact they've gone and completely redesigned iTunes 11! While taking away useful features and introducing new bugs*. Again.




* still on iTunes 10.7 and laughing how I never had the "store sign-in bug" that's the only reason for the existence of this article, apparently.

 

[policy]

I loved Cover Flow view. I wish Apple bring it back to iTunes!

 

[daveathall]

Took me forever to figure this out, but here it is:

Go to Music > Songs.

You'll see all your music with no artwork.

Press Command + J:

[ •*] Show Artwork
[ •*] Always show

Thank you very much.

 

[sfraseruk]

Delighted

I'm delighted with this update.
Having to log in to the ITunes store repeatedly every time i wanted to buy an album or film was nearly as tedious as reading the endless negative smart ass comments on here every day.

 

[Arcus]

Can they fix the search bug as well. And by bug I mean the ****** new search. It was so much better when the search was a list filter.

 

[tdmd]

use a different browser

Same here. 11.0.3 is the latest version

I tried it on chrome and the same thing happened. I opened the link in Internet explorer and i got the new version. Try opening it another browser. prob some cache problem.

 

[parish]

Don't suppose missing album artwork on iDevices is fixed?

EDIT That'll be a no!

 

[FrauHasSpoken]

is the search bug fixed?

 

[Jynto]

So what is iTunes 12 like? Any big changes?

It has a rather neat 'Moods' view where it can play music based on how you're feeling, for example 'tense but optimistic'. It actually analyses the musical structure of the song, and uses crowd-sourced data to match it to other songs. It was revolutionary.

The visualizer still uses an ass-ton of CPU. But guess what, they 'fixed' that feature in iTunes 13 by removing it entirely. Oh Apple, when will you learn?

 

[Dideebop]

still no cover flow

I really really want to up grade NO Cover flow, no Up grade. everything was right there while I edit my songs and I like to stay currant, Apple Please!

 

[Sandstorm]

OMG, I was worried about these sign-in issues. Couldn't sign in (when purchasing somethings) many times. I even thought my account might be hacked...

 

[tkermit]

I'm from the future.

And this is where you choose to spend your time?!

 

[joeliethegoalie]

Does 10.8 require iTunes 11?

Can I move up to OS10.8 and keep iTunes at 10.7?

Thanks.

 

[Mr.damien]

So you'd rather wait a few months for a very annoying bug to be fixed? And pay for the privilege?

Nah he would rant like now because it's not enough and he could wait 10.9.
Then rant because 10.9 is not free and Apple sucks.

Ranter gonna rant.

 

[Flaxxx]

Can they fix the search bug as well. And by bug I mean the ****** new search. It was so much better when the search was a list filter.

In the search field, click the little magnifying glass.

Uncheck the option "Search Entire Library".

Now your search is back to the way it used to be and should be.

 

[like2bike]

Playlist Bug

I still get mad every time I want to build a playlist and try to open it in its own window to drag songs to from the library... I cannot comprehend how removing this function was a "feature"! This rant is over.

 

[AnonMac50]

Can they fix the search bug as well. And by bug I mean the ****** new search. It was so much better when the search was a list filter.

is the search bug fixed?

In iTunes, click the magnifying and glass and uncheck the update list or whatever it's called. Behaviour should be restored.

(Sorry, I'm not on a computer with iTunes 11 right now so I don't remember what the button was called).

Hope this helps.

 

[sbailey4]

Anyone notice that the iPhone (set for wifi sync) does not show up in iTunes since 11.0.3? Have to stop and start the Apple Mobile Device service in Windows 8. Then it appears. Even a Windows reboot does not seem to help. All started with 11.0.3. Never had an issue before. Hoping 11.0.4 sync issue bug fix would solve it but does not seem to have. Had to do same process after update and reboot of Windows.

 

[Eduardo1971]

OMG, I was worried about these sign-in issues. Couldn't sign in (when purchasing somethings) many times. I even thought my account might be hacked...

Boy howdy!

I kept changing my password for this exact reason.

 

[kal101]

In the search field, click the little magnifying glass.

Uncheck the option "Search Entire Library".

Now your search is back to the way it used to be and should be.

That's such an important thing to do, because the new search is so incredibly annoying and cumbering.

 

[emvath]

Now lets fix those shared library bugs!

 

[69650]

addresses an ongoing issue that caused some users to have to log in to the iTunes store multiple times.

I've had this problem every time I buy something since the last update. Glad they fixed it as it was really annoying.

While welcome these fixes don't even begin to fix the main problems I have with iTunes 11:

1. The forward and back buttons simply don't work properly making navigating through the iTunes Store a real chore.

2. Search doesn't work at all most of the time making it tediously long winded to find anything, even if you know what you're looking for.

3. The iTunes Store is just so slow and unresponsive most of the time.

I've reported these issues to Apple numerous times but nothing ever seems to change.

I've used the iTunes Store for years but quite frankly if there was a viable alternative available today I would drop iTunes in a heartbeat it's so bad and frustrating to use.

Please Apple fix what's already there before adding new stuff.