Apple readying iTunes 4.8

A new version of Apple's iTunes software will reportedly boast security enhancements and handle the syncing of user contacts and calendars to and from iPods.

Apple Computer in the coming weeks is expected to introduce a new version of its iTunes jukebox software for both the Mac and PC.

The new version will pack a maintenance and security update and may also contain added support for a new wave of international music stores, now seemingly overdue.

Additionally, company documents indicate that iTunes 4.8 will take over the responsibilities of transferring contacts and calendars to a user's iPod. Previously these functions were handled by Apple's iSync application.

According to sources, the software could debut as early as the first week of May.

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47 Comments

hmurchison

said about 18 years ago

Great.

Looking forward to iTunes 5.0

I'm sitting here waiting for QT7 for my PCs. I know that once it's ready for PC the launch of iTunes 5.0 can commence based on QT7. I just have a feeling actually. It makes sense to have a more robust QT in which to build the functionality of iTunes on.

wgauvin

said about 18 years ago

Perhaps the infamous 'Australian iTMS' will be launched at the same time. One can dream can't they?

benjamin_r

said about 18 years ago

Fingers crossed my friend.... fingers crossed

wgauvin

said about 18 years ago

Well I've yet to have the luxury of using iTunes. I know shock horror. I generally didn't play music on my old laptop, and well I don't have an iPod. I decided to do the reverse iPod halo effect, get my new PowerBook (hopefully today ) and then when I get a little more money, off I go to buy an iPod.

rok

said about 18 years ago

wait, so info management along with photos will be handled under itunes? doesn't this strike anyone else as odd? or is itunes truly the trojan horse that gets apple under every pc user's nose out there, managing everything under the sun. gosh, now there'd be a trick...