HD Tutorial: Upgrade to iTunes 8 Plus
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***WATCH IN HD*** In this video, I will show you how to upgrade from your current version of iTunes (if you haven't already done so) to iTunes Plus. (A.K.A. iTunes 8). This will also work if you don't have iTunes already. What's new in iTunes Plus? Well the major thing is high-quality DRM-free music! That's right, you can now put music (as well as videos, podcasts....) from your iTunes library on ANY portable MP3 player - your phone, your iphone, your ipod, zune, zen - anything! apple.com Enjoy - SUBSCRIBE
This HD tutorial walks viewers through upgrading from their current version of iTunes to iTunes 8 Plus, with emphasis on the benefits of the DRM-free music included in iTunes Plus. The presenter starts by navigating to Apple’s site, guiding the audience to the iPod plus iTunes section and then to the iTunes Plus download page. The video explains that upgrading will preserve existing library items, including songs, videos, podcasts, and subscriptions, while converting music to DRM-free formats once the upgrade completes. Details are given about system considerations such as 64-bit Windows Vista versus 32-bit Windows, and the installer flow shows how the upgrade prompts to replace the older version. Several new features are highlighted, including the Genius sidebar, high-quality DRM-free music, and cross-device compatibility, which allows purchased music to be used on multiple devices beyond Apple’s ecosystem. Throughout, the creator demonstrates the intuitive download process and reassures users that their files remain intact post-upgrade, ending with encouragement to try iTunes 8 Plus and subscribe for more tutorials. The video also implicitly underscores the broader shift toward device interoperability and richer music management, while reminding viewers to check for newer updates at the download page.
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Questions answered
- What happens to my existing iTunes library when I upgrade to iTunes 8 Plus?
- The upgrade preserves your entire library, including songs, videos, podcasts, and subscriptions, and converts music to DRM-free formats during the installation.
- Can iTunes 8 Plus be installed if I already have iTunes and multiple devices connected?
- Yes, the upgrade can replace the existing iTunes installation and will continue to save and link your content across devices, while enabling DRM-free music across compatible players.