iTunes allows you to create libraries of your favorite music that you can play on your computer or portable MP3 player. You can even burn your owncustom CDs with the push of a button.

iTunes is the best way to enjoy your digital music and video with your Mac, iPod, iPhone and Apple TV.

Use iTunes to import CDs or download songs and videos from the iTunes Store. Make playlists perfect for any occasion. Burn playlists to CDs and play them on your home stereo. Sync your media with iPod or iPhone to enjoy it on the go, or play your collection on your TV with Apple TV.

Rent and download your favorite movies with iTunes on your computer or directly to your living room on Apple TV. Enjoy rented movies in sizes up to 720p HD with surround sound on your Apple TV and sizes up to DVD-quality on your computer. Transfer your rented movies from iTunes to your iPod or iPhone and enjoy them on the go.

Also, purchase and download your favorite TV shows, music, and more directly on your Apple TV. Effortlessly transfer purchases made on Apple TV back to your computer with iTunes.

Here are some key features of "Apple iTunes":

· Import your CD music collection into iTunes - Put an audio CD into your computer's disc drive and click Import CD. iTunes automatically retrieves each song's title, artist, and other information (you must be connected to the Internet to get this information).
· Download music, video, and more - In iTunes, click iTunes Store and you can download songs, albums, audiobooks, TV shows, podcasts, music videos, short films, games, and more. The iTunes Store is always open and your selections download to your computer immediately.
· Organize your media collection using playlists - Create your own music and video compilations. For example, create a playlist of your favorite songs or of songs perfect for an occasion, such as a birthday party.
· Smart Playlists update automatically as your library changes. For example, if you create a Smart Playlist of songs by a particular artist, when you add new music by that artist, the songs are automatically added to the Smart Playlist.
· Take your media library with you - Sync your iTunes library with your iPod or iPhone to take your collection with you wherever you go. If you have an iPod that supports video, you can watch movies and TV shows on your iPod.

Requirements:

· Mac computer with an Intel, PowerPC G5, G4, or G3 processor
· QuickTime 7.5.5 or later
· 512MB of RAM; 1GB is required to play HD-quality videos
· Playing videos also requires at least 16MB of video RAM
· A broadband Internet connection to use the iTunes Store
· An Apple combo drive or SuperDrive to create audio, MP3, or back-up CDs; some non-Apple CD-RW recorders may also work.
· 200MB of available disk space

What's New in This Release: [ read full changelog ]

· iTunes 9.0.2 adds support for Apple TV software version 3.0, adds an option for a dark background for Grid View, and improves support for accessibility.

· 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.