Apple releases iTunes 10.1 with iOS 4.2 support

Apple has released iTunes 10.1 software update for Mac OS X and Windows platforms. This new version of iTunes brings support for iOS 4.2 update and the new wireless streaming feature - AirPlay. Announced at the Sept 1 event, the new AirPlay features allows streaming music, photos and videos to an Apple TV wirelessly. However, there's no update or mention about the highly anticipated iOS 4.2 update for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices.

New iTunes 10.1 for Mac OS X and Windows platforms brings number of important stability and performance fixes. New AirPlay feature will now let you stream videos from iTunes 10.1 to the all-new Apple TV wirelessly. Most importantly this update brings support for iOS 4.2 firmware running iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices. Recently MacStories reported that iOS 4.2 update was delayed due to a Wi-Fi bug.

The iTunes 10.1 update for Mac OS X and Windows can be downloaded from here -http://www.apple.com/itunes/download just in case your Apple software update doesn't occur on its own. 

File sizes for iTunes 10.1:
- Mac OS X 10.5 or higher: 90.63MB
- Windows (32-bit): 78.10MB
- Windows (64-bit): 78.98MB

Now the iOS 4.2 update is anticipated to arrive early next week.

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Games For Windows Marketplace Relaunch Next Month

From being a mere platform for games that feature Microsoft's Games for Windows branding, the giant from Redmond has decided to relaunch Games For Windows Marketplace. But this time, the marketplace will feature more titles, even the ones that do not feature the branding, which should make it relevant.

The product manager for Windows Marketplace confirmed the same in a statement to Engadget, "The store is really going to be a destination for games for PC gamers. Sure, we're going to have Live-enabled titles, and we love those, but that's not all you'll find here."

The marketplace will be seamlessly integrated with the existing Xbox LIVE and Windows Live services, and will feature a library of over 1,000 games to begin with. The store will allow game access from the Internet, discounted games and allow you to find games title, genre or publisher. Pretty much like Steam; that is if Microsoft gets it right this time. 

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