QuickTime 7.5.5 and Front Row 2.1.6

Hot off the heels of “Let’s Rock” event and following the release of iTunes 8, Apple releases QuickTime 7.5.5 and Front Row 2.1.6 today.

QuickTime 7.5.5 is available for Mac OS X and Windows XP/Vista.

QuickTime 7.5.5 includes changes that increase reliability, improve application compatibility and enhance security.

This release is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users.

For detailed information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n61798.

Front Row 2.1.6 update provides improved iTunes 8.0 compatibility and bug fixes.

Both updates are currently available through Apple Software Updates. Direct link will be posted when made available.

Metallica: “The Judas Kiss” is Available on iTunes Store

“The Judas Kiss” is now available for purchase on iTunes Store (U.S.A.). The song is also available for streaming at Metallica Official Website.

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“Death Magnetic” will be released on September 12th worldwide in digital download format. “Death Magnetics” comes in multiple formats and packaging.

  • “Death Magnetic” CD
  • “Death Magnetic” Double LP Vinyl set, 33.3 RPM
  • “Death Magnetic” Deluxe Edition 5LP limited edition vinyl set! The deluxe edition comes as a 5LP gatefold, 180gram Audiophile Quality Vinyl, Half Speed Mastered at Mobile Fidelity 45 rpm. Comes with Death Magnetic lithograph!
  • “Death Magnetic” Coffin Box Set
    The Coffin shaped box contains the new CD along with a bonus CD with demos, DVD with more making of footage, a flag, guitar picks, fold out poster, a T-shirt, and a free download of a European Show happening in September. Free digital download of the album (320 KB/S) available at 12:01 am on September 12th!
  • “Death Magnetic” Digital Download

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iTunes 8 is Now Available for Download

As promised, iTunes 8 is available for download. Apple has also updated iTunes Terms of Service dated September 04th, 2008.

What’s new in iTunes 8

iTunes 8 includes Genius, which makes playlists from songs in your library that go great together. Genius also includes Genius sidebar, which recommends music from the iTunes Store that you don’t already have.

With iTunes 8, browse your artists and albums visually with the new Grid view; download your favorite TV shows in HD quality from the iTunes Store; sync your media with iPod nano (4th generation), iPod classic (120GB), and iPod touch (2nd generation); and enjoy a stunning new music visualizer.

iTunes 8 and iTunes U are now accessible with VoiceOver on your Mac.

More info to follow.

Links for Apple “Let’s Rock” Live Coverage

UPDATE too:

Watch “Let’s Rock” Keynote stream, QuickTime 7 is required.

“Let’s Rock” Keynote is now available in “Apple Keynote” Podcast. (U.S.A. iTunes Store)

If you already subscribed to the podcast, refresh it and it will start downloading the Keynote.

UPDATE:
Link for the video stream and iTunes will be posted as they become available.

Apple “Let’s Rock” on September 9th, 2008 starts at 10:00AM Pacific Time.

The followings provide live coverage of Apple “Let’s Rock” special event:

More will be added when available.

Apple: “Let’s Rock” iPod with Rounded Edges

As seen in the giant banner on Yerba Buena Center, the silhouette of the iPod seems to have rounded edges. It resembles more to the iPod touch than any iPod nano; released or the rumored one.

The mini-stereo jack is located at the bottom of the iPod, and the size seems to be in the iPod touch range.

What does this mean? Who knows!