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iTunes 8.1.1 showing in Software Update
Check the old Software Update, folks: there's a 68 MB iTunes 8.1.1 upgrade awaiting, or you can get it direct from Apple's site. The notes on the new version are as follows:iTunes 8.1.1 adds support for renting HD movies and provides a number of bug fixes, including addressing issues with VoiceOver and syncing with iPhone or iPod touch.The recent influx of HD movies onto the iTunes store (full list of titles here) promised but did not deliver rentals for HD titles; this update should take care of that detail. Let us know your mileage if you update.
Thanks Bruce!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
John said 2:12PM on 4-06-2009
What do you mean VoiceOver for iPhone and iPod touch? We get VoiceOver like the new shuffle too?
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John said 2:14PM on 4-06-2009
Ohhh... I see. They should have written "...including addressing issues with VoiceOver [for iPod shuffle] and syncing with iPhone or iPod touch."
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John said 2:16PM on 4-06-2009
Would be pretty cool if they added VoiceOver for iPhone and iPod touch. I just recommended it at www.apple.com/feedback/
Thanks TUAW for always keeping us updated!
:)
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mark said 2:49PM on 4-06-2009
Can someone else besides John post?
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Simon said 2:51PM on 4-06-2009
Ask and you shall receive!
moo said 3:02PM on 4-06-2009
Does this update break Requiem?
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KevRev said 3:09PM on 4-06-2009
Can't find any clear HD rentals in the iTunes store after updating. All prices still seem to be $3.99 and I'm still seeing the "Also available in HD on AppleTV" note on MANY movies.
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Johnny said 4:13PM on 4-06-2009
Yeah, same. I can't find any HD movies for rent.
ClassicGuy911 said 3:14PM on 4-06-2009
Has anyone noticed any iPhone syncing performance since the update?
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LongshotX said 3:52PM on 4-06-2009
Will they ever update the dated interface
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crrp6501 said 4:02PM on 4-06-2009
The update doesn't appear to include HD movie rentals in the Canadian store. Unbelievable. :(
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JP said 4:10PM on 4-06-2009
move to 'Merica?
crrp6501 said 4:21PM on 4-06-2009
@ JP I'd rather not; I quite like it up here...all that freedom. :)
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David said 4:58PM on 4-06-2009
HD rentals is not enough of an incentive to move to the USA (and yes, I live in the states.) This is especially so, as I've looked for HD rentals with 8.1.1 in the US store and can't find any, either.
fuji.type.r said 4:30PM on 4-06-2009
Hope they fix 2g shuffle putting podcast at the bottom of the playlist...
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Kevin said 4:32PM on 4-06-2009
Servers must be hammered. I'm seeing 2hr to download 68mb?!
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lennon2610 said 6:56PM on 4-06-2009
It might be that HD rentals via iTunes will begin Tuesday with some fresh titles, and they're getting this update out of the way now. Apple TV ownership numbers are probably low. People with an iMac, mac mini, macbook, etc. is much higher. Might be as simple as prep for a "big" first day of turning the taps open wide. Or maybe not. Who knows.
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Rob said 5:31PM on 4-06-2009
You have been able to rent HD movies using AppleTV for quite some time now.
I find it unbelievable that it has taken this long for Apple to add support in iTunes for renting HD movies!
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samuel said 5:33PM on 4-06-2009
boo its still doesn't allow for anything more than 256 chars in the comments :(( ...
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SteveJr_Ri said 6:03PM on 4-06-2009
Its called a comment for a reason, its not space for a novel. Want to write a long review, write a blog entry about it.