iTunes 4.5
The new version of iTunes is out with a host of features people have been wanting – including support for a new lossless codec and the ability to print labels with cover art for the songs you’ve purchased from the iTunes music store.
Of course, the things that always get me about Apple release are the real gee-whiz things – the little tricks they include that aren’t particularly practical, but do a lot for the experience.
Case in point: The iMix. From iTunes, you can now choose to publish your playlist. It’s not really a practical thing – you don’t make a commission off of track sales and you still can’t share your files. All your published list does is put together a convenient little tracker on the iTunes store.
But the neat thing about it is the way it lets you set up your own “now playing” list. Celebrity playlists have long been a feature for the iTunes Music Store, and now you can check out playlists published by your friends and family or post your own pickings for them to look over. And they even send you a link to point others in the right direction (link requires iTunes software).
Personally pointless? Sure. But it’s also a lot of fun.