iTunes 10.1 Released

ByMike Moffit

Rounding out the software updates for this week, Apple today launched iTunes 10.1. While not drawing the levels of anticipation surrounding iOS 4.2, this update brings a few key changes to the application. Although it will not be fully realized until the release of iOS 4.2, iTunes 10.1 brings more robust AirPlay support to OS X. In addition to music, users can now instantly stream videos from iTunes to Apple TV. The update additionally contributes a number of stability improvements and bug fixes. Some users are also reporting smoother performance when navigating their libraries.

Though iOS 4.2 is still MIA, users will presumably need to have iTunes 10.1 installed to update their devices once it is made live. iTunes 10.1 can be acquired through Software Update, or downloaded directly here.

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