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The version history of iTunes spans from 2001 to present and covers the application's evolution and refinement from a simple music player to a control center for many types of media. Support for the iPod and iTunes Store (originally the iTunes Music Store) were added in the first few versions. Later, other types of media, including radio, films, television shows, and audiobooks, were also supported. Most recently, iTunes has branched out from the iPod and provides iPhone syncing capabilities.
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Version compatibility
| Minimum version | Latest version | Supported | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac OS | |||
| Mac OS 9.x | 1.0 (January 9, 2001)[citation needed] | 2.0.4 (March 20, 2002)*[1] | 2001-2002 |
| Mac OS 10.0 | 1.1 (March 24, 2001)[citation needed] | 1.1.1 (May 1, 2001)[2] | 2001 |
| Mac OS 10.1 | 1.1.2 (September 25, 2001)[citation needed] | 4.7.1 (January 11, 2005)§[3] | 2001-2005 |
| Mac OS 10.2 | 3.0.1 (September 18, 2002)[citation needed] | 6.0.5 (June 29, 2006)†[4] | 2002-2006 |
| Mac OS 10.3 | 4.1 (October 23, 2003)[citation needed] | 7.7.1 (July 31, 2008)[citation needed] | 2003-2008 |
| Mac OS 10.4 | 4.7.1 (January 11, 2005)[citation needed] | 8.2.1 (July 15, 2009)[5] | 2005-present |
| Mac OS 10.5 | 7.4.2 (September 17, 2007)[citation needed] | 2007-present | |
| Windows^ | |||
| Windows 2000 | 4.1 (October 16, 2003)[6] | 7.3.2 (August 2, 2007)‡[7][8] | 2003-2007 |
| Windows XP | 8.2.1 (July 15, 2009)[5] | 2003-present | |
| Windows Vista x86 | 7.2 (May 29, 2007)[9] | 2007-present | |
| Windows Vista x64 | 7.6 (January 15, 2008)[10][11] | 2008-present | |
*Mac OS 9.1 is required to burn CDs.
§The iTunes Store requires iTunes version 6.0.5 or later, thus breaking store support in earlier versions.
†Mac OS 10.2 does not support video playback and video store features in iTunes 6.
‡The 64-bit version of Windows 2000 is unsupported.
^Running iTunes on Windows Home Server may cause data corruption, of which Microsoft has released a fix to Power Pack 1.[12]
Device compatibility
Version history
| iTunes version | Operating systems | Release date | Major changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | Mac: 9 | 2001-01-09 | Original release based on SoundJam MP code.[25] |
| 1.1 | 2001-02-21 | External burners, improved visual effects, more supported CD burners.[26] | |
| 1.1 | Mac: 10.0 | 2001-03-24 | Initial Mac OS X version.[27] Bundled with Mac OS X v10.0 |
| 1.1.1 | 2001-05-01 | Burning CDs, full screen visual effects, stability/performance improvements,[28] available in Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish.[citation needed] | |
| 1.1.2 | Mac: 10.1 | 2001-09-25 | Bundled with Mac OS X v10.1.[29] |
| 2.0 | Mac: 9, 10.1 | 2001-10-23 | iPod support, CD burning improvements, equalizer/cross-fader/sound enhancer added.[30] |
| 2.0.1 | 2001-11-04 | Fixes installer issue which may result in data loss.[31] CD Burning updates.[32] | |
| 2.0.2 | 2001-11-16 | Update German and French language support.[citation needed] | |
| 2.0.3 | 2001-12-13 | iPod synching improvements, support for Rio One MP3 player.[citation needed] | |
| 2.0.4 | 2002-03-20 | Improved stability/performance, expanded AppleScript support.[33] | |
| 3.0 | Mac: 10.1-10.2 | 2002-07-17 | Smart playlists, more song list categories (including the My Rating column), Audible.com audiobook support.[34] |
| 3.0.1 | 2002-09-18 | Performance improvements, better 10.2 support.[35] | |
| 4.0 | 2003-04-28 | Music Store support, AAC audio codec, DVD burning, music sharing, GUI improvements.[36] | |
| 4.0.1 | 2003-05-27 | Performance improvements, music sharing only in subnet.[37] | |
| 4.1 | Mac: 10.1-10.3 Win: 2000-XP |
2003-10-16 | Music store/CD burning improvements, Windows support added, voice notes, on-the-go playlists.[38] |
| 4.2 | 2003-12-18 | AOL accounts with music store, GUI, and performance improvements.[39] | |
| 4.5 | 2004-04-28 | iMix, party shuffle, CD insert printing, music store improvements, WMA to AAC conversion (Windows only), Apple Lossless audio codec.[40] | |
| 4.6 | 2004-06-09 | AirTunes support, minor improvements.[41] | |
| 4.7 | 2004-10-27 | Copying photos to iPod Photo, GUI/performance improvements, Windows taskbar minimizing.[42] | |
| 4.7.1 | Mac: 10.1-10.4 Win: 2000-XP |
2005-01-11 | iPod Shuffle support added, blocks DRM stripping applications,[43] limited to 5 connections per day to networked music libraries.[44] Bundled with Mac OS X v10.4 |
| 4.8 | Mac: 10.2-10.4 Win: 2000-XP |
2005-05-09 | Video support, international music stores supported,[45] security enhancements.[46] |
| 4.9 | 2005-06-28 | Podcasting,[47] Motorola ROKR E1 mobile phone support added.[citation needed] | |
| 5.0 | 2005-09-07 | GUI refined, search bar improvements, parental controls, smart shuffle, iPod Nano support.[48] | |
| 5.0.1 | 2005-09-20 | Bonjour for Windows removed from bundle after DNS conflict problems, bug fixes.[49] | |
| 6.0 | 2005-10-12 | GUI/music store changes, blocks DRM remover utilities, transfer videos to 5th generation iPod classic.[50] | |
| 6.0.1 | 2005-10-20 | Bug fixes,[51] Motorola SLVR L7 and RAZR V3i mobile phone support added.[20] | |
| 6.0.2 | 2006-01-10 | Bug fixes, video conversion for home movies, AirTunes enhancements, now Universal binary (running on both Intel and PowerPC Macs).[52] | |
| 6.0.3 | 2006-02-15 | Bug fixes, performance enhancements.[53] | |
| 6.0.4 | 2006-03-01 | Stability and performance issues with Front Row.[54] | |
| 6.0.4.2 | 2006-03-03 | Fixes possible playlist problems in 6.0.4.[citation needed] | |
| 6.0.5 | 2006-06-29 | Added Nike+iPod support and Nike Sport area on the iTunes Store.[55] | |
| 7.0 | Mac: 10.3-10.4 Win: 2000-XP |
2006-09-12 | Video playback/purchasing improvements, iPod games, Major GUI changes, gapless playback and album, sync purchased content from iPod to computer, Cover Flow added.[56] |
| 7.0.1 | 2006-09-27 | Stability and performance improvements with Cover Flow, CD importing, iPod synching, and one-click rating. Fixed issues with Remote Desktop Protocol and Windows Live Messenger.[57] | |
| 7.0.2 | 2006-10-31 | Support for second generation shuffle and nano, fixed stability/performance issues with 7.0 and 7.0.1.[58] | |
| 7.1 | 2007-03-04 | Apple TV support, additional 2G shuffle support, GUI improvements, fixes Windows Vista issues, full-screen Cover Flow.[59] | |
| 7.1.1 | 2007-03-16 | Stability/performance/compatibility fixes.[60] | |
| 7.2 | Mac: 10.3-10.4 Win: 2000-Vista (x86) |
2007-05-29 | Fully supports Vista,[9] iTunes Plus introduced with 256 kbit/s DRM-free music tracks,[61] iTunes U introduced which offers free content from some of the top universities around the United States.[62] Also included GUI Update for Windows Vista |
| 7.3 | 2007-06-29 | Support for iPhone activation/synching, GUI changes/fixes.[63] Changes sorting pattern.[64] | |
| 7.3.1 | 2007-07-11 | Bug fixes.[65] | |
| 7.3.2 | 2007-08-02 | Bug fixes for increased stability/performance.[66] | |
| 7.4 | Mac: 10.3-10.4 Win: XP-Vista (x86) |
2007-09-06 | Support for iPod Touch, Classic (6G), Nano (3G), and adds interface art for new iPod Shuffle colours. GUI improvements.[67] |
| 7.4.1 | 2007-09-07 | Blocks a workaround that allowed free ringtones.[68] However, a new workaround was found within one day of release.[69] | |
| 7.4.2 | Mac: 10.3-10.5 Win: XP-Vista (x86) |
2007-09-17 | Addresses an issue with creating ringtones using iTunes Plus song purchases and includes bug fixes to improve stability and performance.[70] Bundled with Mac OS X v10.5 |
| 7.4.3 | 2007-09-27 | Addresses issues with the initial setup of the iPod Touch on some international versions of Windows.[71] | |
| 7.5 | 2007-11-05 | Allows activation of iPhones outside of the United States wherever activation is available, (e.g. United Kingdom and Germany) as well as security and stability fixes. Also included is a GUI update for Leopard, and the ability to add custom ringtones for free.[72] Includes support for iPod game Phase. Shows iPod battery level in source list (iPod Nano 3G, iPod Classic, iPod Touch, and iPhone with 1.1.2 software). | |
| 7.6 | Mac: 10.3-10.5 Win: XP-Vista (x86, x64) |
2008-01-15 | Rent movies from the iTunes Store. Transfer Apple TV purchases to your computer. Allows manual management of music on iPhones. Added support for Windows Vista 64-bit.[11] |
| 7.6.1 | 2008-02-21 | Several bug fixes, improved compatibility with Apple TV 'Take Two', iTunes freezing bug fixed.[73] | |
| 7.6.2 | 2008-04-02 | Bug fixes.[74] | |
| 7.7 | 2008-07-10 | Support for iPhone 3G,[23][75] iPhone OS 2.0 and the new App Store which features application downloads for the iPhone and iPod Touch as well as enabling the two products to act as remotes for wireless iTunes control.[76] | |
| 7.7.1 | 2008-07-31 | Improved stability/performance. Bug fixes with applications and updates from the App Store.[citation needed] | |
| 8.0 | Mac: 10.4-10.5 Win: XP-Vista (x86, x64) |
2008-09-09 | Genius Sidebar and playlists, Grid View, HD TV shows, Shows capacity of Apps on iPhone/iPod Touch on device summary tab, new default visualizer, more flexible podcast options and support for second generation iPod Touch and 4th generation iPod Nano.[citation needed] |
| 8.0.1 | 2008-10-02 | Seamlessly plays the current song when creating a new Genius playlist, improves syncing spoken menus to the iPod Nano, addresses an issue of deleting HDTV episodes when downloading, combines SDTV and HDTV episode downloads into a single list, improves checking for updates from the App Store, improves accessibility with VoiceOver on Macs and with Windows, addresses problems syncing Genius results to iPod and addresses a blue screen error on Windows Vista when connecting an iPod or iPhone to a computer.[77] | |
| 8.0.2 | 2008-11-20 | 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. Support for iPhone OS 2.2.[citation needed] | |
| 8.1 | 2009-03-11 | Support for the third generation iPod Shuffle, speed improvements for browsing large libraries and the iTunes Store, as well as 'preparing to sync' and 'optimizing photos' for syncing to iPods and iPhones, Party Shuffle has been replaced by iTunes DJ which now has the ability to receive requests for songs, the ability to import/convert files and CDs to iTunes Plus format, better performance when downloading iTunes Plus songs, accessibility improvements, Genius has been expanded to cover TV shows and movies, refined parental controls and refined auto-fill options. Supports Multi-touch gestures.[78] | |
| 8.1.1 | 2009-04-06 | Adds support for renting HD movies and provides a number of bug fixes, including addressing issues with VoiceOver and syncing with iPhone and iPod Touch.[citation needed] | |
| 8.2 | 2009-06-01 | Supports iPhone and iPod Touch with the iPhone 3.0 Software Update. Updates Gracenote database for blu-ray, unknown if this adds blu-ray support. Also includes many accessibility improvements and bug fixes.[citation needed] | |
| 8.2.1[5] | 2009-07-15 | Provides a number of important bug fixes and addresses an issue with verification of Apple devices. The latter refers to the version's disabling of iTune's ability to sync with the Palm Pre; the Pre has a feature called "MediaSync" which allowed version 8.2 to register and sync non-DRM songs and videos with iTunes.[24] |
See also
References
- ^ iTunes 2.0.4 download (Mac)
- ^ iTunes 1.1.1
- ^ iTunes 4.7.1 download (Mac)
- ^ iTunes 6.0.5 download (Mac)
- ^ a b c Latest iTunes download
- ^ http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2003/oct/16itms.html
- ^ http://support.apple.com/downloads/iTunes_7_3_2_for_Windows_2000
- ^ iTunes reports that "This iTunes installer requires that your computer is running Windows XP or Windows Vista"
- ^ a b iTunes 7.2 fully supports Windows Vista
- ^ http://support.apple.com/downloads/iTunes_8_2_for_Windows__64_bit_
- ^ a b 64-bit editions of Windows Vista require iTunes 7.6 or later
- ^ When certain programs are used to edit or transfer files that are stored on a Windows Home Server-based system that has more than one hard drive, the files may become corrupted Microsoft support.
- ^ Apple Unveils New iPods
- ^ Only MusicMatch supported Windows Me, iTunes requires Windows 2000 or later.
- ^ Apple Introduces iPod mini
- ^ Apple Introduces the New iPod
- ^ Apple Unveils AirPort Express for Mac & PC Users
- ^ Apple Introduces iPod Photo
- ^ Apple Unveils New iPod mini Starting at Just $199
- ^ a b c d e http://www.apple.com/itunes/mobile/faq/[dead link]
- ^ Apple - Apple TV - Tech Specs
- ^ "Apple TV: About Apple TV software updates" (in English). Apple Inc.. 2009-02-26. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3187. Retrieved on 2009-06-11.
- ^ a b c Apple - iPhone - Technical Specifications
- ^ a b iTunes 8.2.1 fixes bugs, disses Palm Pre, a July 15, 2009 article from Ars Technica
- ^ The History of iTunes and iTunes Versions
- ^ Apple Announced iTunes 1.1 With Support for Over 25 Third-Party CD Burners
- ^ iTunes 1.1
- ^ New iBook, OS X Update From Apple
- ^ The Disaster-Free Upgrade to Mac OS 10.1
- ^ Apple Announced iTunes 2
- ^ iTunes 2.0.1
- ^ iTunes 2: Includes Updated Disc Burning Software
- ^ New iPod and iTunes Software Released
- ^ Apple Announced iTunes 3
- ^ iTunes 3.0.1 Released
- ^ iTunes 4: What's New
- ^ iTunes 4.0.1 for Mac OS X: Information and Download
- ^ iTunes 4.1 and QuickTime 6.4 released
- ^ iTunes 4.2 Released
- ^ Apple releases feature enhanced iTunes 4.5
- ^ iTunes 4.6 released
- ^ New version of iTunes (version 4.7) released
- ^ iTunes 4.7.1 Released With Important Security Update
- ^ iTunes 4.7.1 quietly brings sharing restrictions
- ^ iTunes 4.8 Released
- ^ iTunes 4.8: Security enhancements
- ^ iTunes 4.9 Now Available
- ^ Apple Introduces iTunes 5
- ^ iTunes 5.0.1 is available
- ^ Apple Announces iTunes 6 With 2,000 Music Videos, Pixar Short Films & Hit TV Shows
- ^ Hmm, iTunes 6.0.1 already released
- ^ iTunes 6.0.2 and QuickTime 7.0.4 Released
- ^ iLife '06 update and iTunes 6.0.3 released
- ^ iTunes 6.0.4 released, updates iPhoto, Front Row
- ^ iTunes 6.0.5 Released, iPod Updater 2006-06-28
- ^ Apple Announces iTunes 7 with Amazing New Features
- ^ Apple Quietly Releases iTunes 7.0.1
- ^ Briefly: iTunes 7.0.2, iSight shipments, 8GB nano
- ^ QuickTime 7.1.5 and iTunes 7.1 released
- ^ Apple releases iTunes 7.1.1 for Mac, Windows
- ^ iTunes 7.2 supports DRM-free 'iTunes Plus' music
- ^ Apple's iTunes U Means You Can Ditch Class and Still Learn
- ^ iTunes 7.3 unexpectedly, shockingly available
- ^ iTunes 7.3 Sorting Problems: Fallout Central
- ^ iTunes 7.3.1 fixes iTunes Library access
- ^ Apple Releases iTunes 7.3.2
- ^ iTunes 7.4 Released with Ringtone Support
- ^ iTunes 7.4 obsolete after 48 hours; 7.4.1 breaks homebrew ringtones
- ^ "Free Custom Ringtones in iTunes 7.4.1". MacRumours. 2007-09-08. http://www.macrumors.com/iphone/2007/09/08/free-custom-ringtones-in-itunes-7-4-1. Retrieved on 2007-09-10.
- ^ Apple Updates iTunes to 7.4.2 [Updatedx3] - Mac Rumors
- ^ Apple - Support - Downloads - iTunes 7.4.3 for Windows
- ^ iTunes 7.5 and iPhone 1.1.2 return custom ringtones - The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
- ^ iTunes 7.6.1 is out - The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
- ^ Update 7.6.2 details at MacRumours
- ^ "Apple Introduces the New iPhone 3G". Apple Inc.. 2008-06-09. http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2008/06/09iphone.html. "iPhone 2.0 software will be available on July 11 as a free software update via iTunes 7.7 or later for all iPhone customers"
- ^ Apple to Offer iTunes Remote Control App for iPhone and iPod Touch - Mac Rumors
- ^ http://www.macrumors.com/2008/10/02/apple-releases-itunes-8-0-1-stability-and-bug-fixes/
- ^ Faster iTunes 8.1 with new import and Genius features due soon Apple Insider March 11, 2009
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