The release of iTunes 11 has been pushed out to the end of November. This comes after Apple initially said the new version of iTunes would be released by the end of October.
Apple unveiled iTunes 11 at the same time as the iPhone 5. Apple spokesperson Tom Neumayr says: “The new iTunes is taking longer than expected and we wanted to take a little extra time to get it right. We look forward to releasing this new version of iTunes with its dramatically simpler and cleaner interface, and seamless integration with iCloud before the end of November.”
The new version of iTunes also features social media integration with Facebook and Twitter, as well as a redesigned “MiniPlayer”.
Apple's senior VP of Internet software and services, Eddy Cue, said last month: “We created iTunes because we love music and we're going back to our roots with an incredibly clean design that keeps your music at the forefront.”
retail head Jon Browett are leaving Apple. As a result, Apple said four of its key executives (Jonathan Ive, Bob Mansfield, Cue and Craig Federighi) would have new responsibilities added to their roles.
Apple recently came under fire for the less than smooth rollout of its new in-house Maps application for iOS 6, so it is understandable that the company would want to ensure the release of iTunes 11 is executed properly.
According to Apple, the iTunes Store has more than 26 million songs, 700 000 apps, over 190 000 TV episodes and 45 000 films.
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