Apple iTunes 9.0.2 Software Update Available [iTunes 9.0.2 Brings Apple TV 3.0 Goodies, Kills Palm Pre Sync]

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If you were wondering what’s Apple cooking other than the new Apple TV 3.0 software update — which by the way brings in iTunes Extras, Genius Mixes, Internet Radio and a redesigned menu for simpler and faster navigation, next comes the iTunes update to make the two play nice. Available as of right now on the company’s Software Update page, the new iTunes 9.0.2 not only brings an “improved look and feel” for the new Apple TV 3.0, it also manages (now’s the time to act surprised) the Palm Pre sync.

Right when we thought the syncing problems are history or not, here comes the new iTunes 9.0.2 that brings in a lot of goodies for Apple users, but leaves you red faced if you own a Palm Pre. Some say there’s still a workaround with apps like DoubleTwist or Missing Sync, but we’d much rather hear it from Apple. Why did they kill Palm Pre sync on iTunes, again?

Meanwhile if you’re not amongst those swearing words towards Cupertino, iTunes 9.0.2 brings

• An improved look and feel, including a new Column Browser for easily browsing your artists or albums, movies, TV shows, and more.
• iTunes Store has a brand new look, with improved navigation for quick and easy exploration.
• iTunes LP and iTunes Extras create unique experiences that feature exclusive interviews, videos, photos, and more – available with select album and movie purchases on the iTunes Store.
• Home Sharing helps you manage your family’s iTunes collection between computers in your home. iTunes can automatically transfer new purchases, or you can choose just the items you want.
• Genius Mixes are created for you by iTunes and play songs from your library that go great together.
• iPod and iPhone syncing now allows you to organize your iPhone and iPod touch home screens directly in iTunes. Syncing is now also more flexible, allowing you to sync individual artists, genres, or TV show and Podcast episodes.
• iTunes U items are now organized into their own section in your iTunes library.
• Sync with iPod nano (5th generation), iPod classic (Fall 2009), and iPod touch (Fall 2009).
• iTunes 9 also includes many other improvements, such as HE-AAC encoding and playback, more flexibility with Smart Playlists rules, simpler organization of your media files inside an iTunes Media folder, and more.