AppleInsider Staff
Apple's iTunes media suite was given a big update on Tuesday, including the ability to play music using Siri when macOS Sierra launches later this month, and picture-in-picture support for videos.
iTunes 12.5.1 is now available to download from the Mac App Store as a free update. It includes support for iOS 10, which is set to be released later on Tuesday.
Other features in iTunes 12.5.1, according to Apple, are:
- Now with an all-new Apple Music design, which brings greater clarity and simplicity to every aspect of the experience.
- Siri. Play music from your Library and Apple Music using your voice. Just ask Siri.
- Picture-in-Picture. Watch videos as you multitask and use different apps. Your video floats above your desktop in any corner of the screen.
While any iTunes user will gain the new Apple Music interface, support for Siri and Picture-in-Picture requires macOS Sierra. That update will be publicly available for free in one week, on Sept. 20.
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Hope they fixed all the bugs in the last version!!! ITunes seems to get worst with each release. Sad really, I suspect the ITunes team needs new management as, software shouldn't see so many regression from release to release.
iTunes looks great to me. Android users rejoice, hell froze over, it is the best Android app ever.
Apple Music & Beats 1 totally rock.
iTunes 12.5.1.21 is amazing. You have to try it for your self.
Yeah, well this update of iTunes has locked me out with error about computer date and cookies! Apple screwing it up yet again.
I've restarted so many times even my iMac is saying stop already.
How long will Apple take now. Can't buy anything or update any apps, iTunes Match botched.
Sick of this sh - stuff apple
More info opens Safari to generic apple page that has nothing to do with the error message.