Tech giant Apple released the latest version of its iTunes with massive changes including a redesigned edge-to-edge interface and a slew of new features. The software was initially released as a free update to current iTunes users on Mac and Windows, and later as a download from Apple's iTunes site, CNET reported.
The upgrade that came much later than its expected October release, has borrowed design cues from Apple's mobile operating system iOS. While it replaced the "Cover Flow" system, users are now able to expand or shrink information panels - can expand songs both in the library, and other tracks from Apple's iTunes Music Store. iTunes 11 comes without a side library bar; however, users can get the bars back from the View menu.
Solving one of the major issues, iTunes 11 is programmed to work faster, enabling faster navigation though the massive music collection. The latest version offers deeper integration with Apple's iCloud service. It also has a new "Up Next Song feature, revamped storefronts, and a redesigned mini player that enables users to search for songs, albums, and artists without going back to the full view.
According to Apple claims, it had more than 435 million iTunes accounts set up with 1-Click purchasing, which is otherwise accounts with credit cards or other payment options attached. Apple has a catalog of 26 million songs in its digital music store.
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