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November 21, 2008

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iTunes v8.0.2 comes riding on the coattails of iPhone firmware v2.2

Posted Nov. 21, ’08, 1:09 AM PT by Aayush Arya
Category | Software » Updates
iTunes Software Update

For those not in the know, Apple released the iPhone and iPod touch Software Update v2.2 late night yesterday. The update, which is free for all iPhone users and iPod touch users with firmwares 2.0 and above, brings in a lot of enhancements to Google Maps, including the much hyped Street View, and the ability to download podcasts over-the-air.

But that wasn’t the only software update to grace Apple’s servers yesterday. As is usually the case, a minor iTunes update accompanied the firmware update. This update, which bumps the version number up to 8.0.2, contains the following fixes:

  • Addresses a quality issue creating MP3s on some computers.
  • Fixes a connectivity issue with the iTunes Store when using some Internet proxies with Mac OS X.
  • Improves accessibility with VoiceOver.

The 60.3MB update can either be downloaded via Software Update or through the Apple website. It ought to be noted though that this iTunes update is not a prerequisite for installing the firmware update on your iPhone or iPod touch.


1 Comments

TechyNews said:

I am glad that apple is continuing to update the firmware, but can they get some priorities straight? Like better integration with exchange calendar invites and some copy paste. I would love to replace my blackberry with an IPhone at work, but these basics need to be provided. Sure Street view is nice, but all its going to do is help me find the soup line if I lose my job because I missed a calendar invite.

November 21, 2008 11:08 AM

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