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Apple releases iTunes 8.0.1 to address HDTV episode bug

Apple on Thursday night released iTunes 8.0.1 to fix several important issues with HDTV episodes, Genius playlists, and accessibility.

The 58.5MB download, available through Software Update, primarily addresses a flaw in iTunes TV episode downloads which would inadvertently overwrite the HD versions of shows with the additional standard-definition copy meant for transfer to iPhones and iPods.

It also mends problems with the new Genius auto-playlist feature, including maintaining seamless playback while starting a new Genius playlist from a given track. Syncing these playlists with iPods has also been improved.

Other updates include better update checks for software updates through the App Store, syncing spoken menus to fourth-generation iPod nanos and better accessibility through VoiceOver in Mac OS X.

Performance and stability have also reportedly been improved with the update.



15 Comments

ireland 19 Years · 17437 comments

Well I've had Genius playlist syncing issues with my iPhone. It will only sync two of them, and any more Genius playlists sync as regular old "Joe six-pack" playlists. I hope this fixes that.

Another "issue" I have that is not fixed, just checked; when I'm syncing my new nano, iTunes displays the "iPod Sync is Complete" status message before the nano is finished. It takes a further 13 or so seconds until the nano can be unplugged. iTunes should reflect this and wait for the Ok from the nano to display the "iPod Sync is Complete" message. If it's not actually really complete, it shouldn't say it is.

The Genius playlist syncing bug is not fixed. Oh Apple.

cima113 18 Years · 12 comments

Dont bother... as of 12:35am EST... the installer package is errored.

"There is a problem with this Windows Installer package. A program required for this install to complete could not be run. Contact your support personnel or package vendor."

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Remove Quicktime from Control Panel 'add/remove software'
Click on the iTunes installer (latest version 8.0.1 or whatever it is)
I still got the message 'problem with this windows installer package' but then it continued to install iTunes!

****As a side note, I have noticed this issue on previous installs with iTunes but they always continued to install without removing Quicktime. 8.1.11 is the first iTunes version that refused to install with the error. Simple solution remove Quicktime install iTunes 8.1.

musltngblue 18 Years · 297 comments

The update returns the iPod Touch syncing issue from the original upgrade to v8... I think I'm getting a different number for the error though - Error 13014. The fix from the first time - quit iTunes, completely turn off the iPod, then dock it - does NOT work this time. Any word on this?

ben_man 17 Years · 2 comments

Apple TV update released too!

You can d/l HD episodes.

ipodphile 17 Years · 2 comments

It also adds another option when you click on a movie to rent or buy marked with an ellipsis icon (...) labeled "more" that takes you to Summary, Add to Wish List, and then gives actors, directors, producers, and screenwriters that are all actionable. When you select them they dynamically change to give you more information. Hovering over the names credited will link you to other films they have done that iTunes has to offer. Sadly, this doesn't appear to be functional for TV shows, yet...

At least Apple hasn't completely forgotten about tv even if it is just a hobby. Now give me day and date released with DVD and 1080p downloads a la vudu and I would consider this a prime time product, right now it's a Saturday matinee.