iTunes 8

On Tuesday, September 9th, Steve Jobs unveiled iTunes 8.  iTunes 8 is a new and improved version of iTunes, featuring the enhancement known as Genius. Genius is capable of searching your music library and creating a playlist that "that go great together, with just one click," according to Jobs. Genius is also capable of compiling information about personal playlists, transmitting data to the iTunes store to create a better iTunes experience, while protecting user privacy. In addition to the release of iTunes 8, Jobs also unveiled updates to the iTunes store. NBC has returned to iTunes to bring episodes of NBC shows such as Heros, The Office, Monk, and 30 Rock in high definition. These HD episodes will be available for $2.99 each, whereas SD (standard definition) episodes will continue to be offered at $1.99 each.  Other NBC programming (from Oxygen and others) is expected in the near future. Other updates to iTunes 8 include, increased universal accessibility through Apple's VoiceOver program and increased ease in music browsing now offering the option to browse by video and album covers.  

For more information about these updates check out MacWorld's article, "Apple releases iTunes 8, welcomes NBC back to store" at http://www.macworld.com/article/135451/2008/09/itunes8.html?lsrc=top_2

To download iTunes 8, visit http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

Mallory Sussman