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Apple iTunes 8

Apple iTunes 8 is the industry standard for multimedia jukebox software and despite the need for a UI overhaul and some liposuction to remove the bloat, iTunes is a solid choice that most users will enjoy.

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Apple iPod Nano (4th generation)

Apple has set the Nano back on track with the thinnest, lightest design yet, and has features that are hard to ignore.

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Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)

If you've been holding back, now is the time: the second-gen Touch is an excellent media player, and the addition of third-party apps extends the fun for everyone, no matter where your interests lie.

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Apple iTunes 7

iTunes 7 includes some great updates, like gapless playback, games downloads and a better interface, but Australian users so far miss out on the movie downloads available to American users.

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Apple iTunes 4.9

Apple iTunes remains the easiest way to rip, organise and play digital music but still lacks an Australian music store. New in version 4.9 are built-in podcast features.

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You show me your iPod, I'll show you mine

While it has long been said that the eyes are the window to the soul, in this day and age, it may well be the screen of the ubiquitous iPod or any other MP3 player.

iTunes randomiser: methodology explained

Author David Braue responds to reader feedback on his testing of iTunes' random "shuffling" feature.

iTunes 8 coming at next week's Apple event?

Add another possibility to the list of possible announcements at Apple's iPod event next week: a new version of iTunes.

Apple updates iPod line-up, launches iTunes 8

At a media event in San Francisco, Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled a revamped iPod line-up including thinner Nanos, a 120GB iPod Classic, iPod Touch, and iTunes 8. Here are the essential details.

What's next for Apple? We think it's the remote

After looking at what Apple has done in the past, there are some clues going forward. A good place to look is some of its older products, both software and hardware.

How to play back iPod videos on your TV

Free yourself from the small screen with a few easy steps.

iPod your car

An iPod, or any MP3 player, is a great way of carrying around shedloads of music. But why should you only listen to your music collection on the bus or train? We show you how to hook your iPod up to your car.

Do more with your iPod

Want to get the most out of your iPod? Then you need our handy guide to maximising your iPod's musical talents.

DIY: Grab music from another computer with your iPod

Remember: Your iPod is a hard drive as well as an MP3 player. If you need to, say, move your music from one computer to another, simply use your iPod. Here's how.

iTunes hacks

We'll show you how to stream your iTunes library wirelessly throughout the house and create playlists without having to manually select each song.

iTunes: Just how random is random?

Think that song has appeared in your playlists just a few too many times? David Braue puts the randomness of Apple's song shuffling to the test -- and finds some surprising results.

iTunes 8: Slick Genius, still sluggish

Apple's improvements to iTunes have garnered the music and video jukebox a full-point jump, although long-time users will only find one major new feature and a few interesting smaller ones.

Favourite iPodware

If you can't wait around for iTunes to add iPod-to-PC backup functionality or convert your movies, check out these apps for enhancing the ubiquitous audio and video player.

Ditch the disc: A guide to online music and videos in Australia

CDs and DVDs are like so 1990s, man. If you're ready to ditch the disc and want to disco over to digital, then check out CNET.com.au's list of the major online media stores in Australia.

Updated: Supercharge your iPod

The iPod is the top portable music player, but as you'll see, it can be a whole lot more.

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Nexus 3.0

Create customized playlists in seconds.

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Bossa 3.2

Do more with iTunes - schedule your music, generate playlists and discover artist information and recent pictures.

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iPodCopy 8.10

Manage and copy songs, videos, and playlists from your iPod.

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TuneAid 3

Recover your iPod contents.

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The Filter 2.4.1

Generate playlists from your iTunes library.

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