I briefly read about the updates when iTunes 11 was first released. I downloaded it because it was an improvement. Since I can purchase my content on my iPhone and get it directly on the device, I hadn't really tried the new iTunes. Today, I had a bit more time and decided to listen to some music...wanted to listen to T.I.'s new album. I had a few options. I could play it on my iPhone or Apple TV, but I decided to play it on my Mac Mini using iTunes. Initially, I started the album on iTunes using my iPhone with the Remote app. Later, I wanted to change something and I was closer to the Mac Mini so I started messing with iTunes.
At first, I wasn't feeling it...I was slightly hesitant to the change. Being a guy, I didn't look for instructions or review the changes. I just tried to use it. It wasn't looking good but then it began to click. It can be a problem when you first use it but after playing with it a little bit, it will begin to make sense. You may even decide some features are major improvements.
A few features that I like are:
UpNext - This feature allows you to quickly add songs to your list of what is currently playing.
Expanded View - You can view the album cover art, then select it to see the contents on the same screen.
Mini Player - This allows iTunes to take up a lot less space on your desktop while still providing a lot of functionality.
Here is a good video that covers iTunes 11. If you haven't used it yet or are struggling, this video will help you learn the features. Then you should get more enjoyment out of the program.
Let me know what you think about iTunes 11.
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