New version of Apple iTunes introduced by Eddy Cue
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Apple has reworked iTunes to feature a simplified user interface, iCloud integration, and a new mini player.
Company execs said the thrust of the design overhaul would make it easier to navigate through the service and improve performance.
"Music is deeply embedded into our DNA," Apple CEO Tim Cook said as Apple made the announcement in conjunction with the debut of the iPhone 5 today. "This is the reason we created iPod and iTunes, and these products have gone on to revolutionize the music industry."
The new iTunes store design on iPad emphasizes big icons, album/poster art, almost like a media-browsing interface. Just like on iOS you can also hear a preview when you're browsing other parts of the store. A new mini player will let users move the app out of their face, but still have it floating on a part of their desktop screen.
The changes will get rolled out to iTunes on iOS devices as well as iTunes for OSX and Windows. Apple said the changes start to roll out initially with iOS 6 on Sept. 19.
The news of an iTunes update slipped out earlier today when Apple scooped itself by accidentally including a reference in its website's search engine to a press press relea... [Read more]
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