Well, we know about the next major version of iTunes because Apple gave us a preview in September of 2012. But the company pushed its original release date of "late October" to "late November," so at this point, all we have to work with is what Apple has presented us.
So what makes the next version of iTunes so great? For one, it has a revamped UI meant to provide a more themed experience when listening to albums. It also has better integration with iCloud, which now automatically downloads your iOS device purchases directly to your iTunes library on the computer. And finally, iTunes can pick up on a movie where you left off on your iPhone or iPad. Oh, and did we mention the redesigned Mini Player? Apple has decided to shut down Ping and move onto greener pastures. Instead, the iTunes Store itself will be able to offer some Ping-like features, such as artist pages with information about shows. And similarly, purchases can still be "liked," but they'll be posted to Twitter and/or Facebook instead of Apple's own offering.
So what makes the next version of iTunes so great? For one, it has a revamped UI meant to provide a more themed experience when listening to albums. It also has better integration with iCloud, which now automatically downloads your iOS device purchases directly to your iTunes library on the computer. And finally, iTunes can pick up on a movie where you left off on your iPhone or iPad. Oh, and did we mention the redesigned Mini Player? Apple has decided to shut down Ping and move onto greener pastures. Instead, the iTunes Store itself will be able to offer some Ping-like features, such as artist pages with information about shows. And similarly, purchases can still be "liked," but they'll be posted to Twitter and/or Facebook instead of Apple's own offering.