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• Reducing file size of images that have Instant Alpha applied
• Managing file size when inserting some movies
• Working with dates and durations in the Chart Data Editor in Keynote and Pages
• Exporting to CSV from Numbers when using table categories

Issues addressed include:

• The Reverse option for Loopback now behaves consistently
• Pitchbend data is transmitted properly to external instruments
• A recording in Loopback can be used to define the tempo for MainStage
• The I/O plug-in is now available in MainStage

Issues addressed include:

• Flex Markers can align & snap to MIDI notes
• Performing a punch-in recording with Replace Mode now behaves correctly
• The I/O plug-in adds an option for latency compensation

Issues addressed include:

• Flex Markers can align & snap to MIDI notes
• Performing a punch-in recording with Replace Mode now behaves correctly
• The I/O plug-in adds an option for latency compensation

• Resolves issues browsing the iTunes Store.
• Addresses a performance issue where iTunes may become unresponsive.
• Fixes a problem where iTunes may unexpectedly quit.
• Fixes a problem syncing Podcasts in playlists to iPod or iPhone.
• Fixes a problem sorting albums with multiple discs.
• Addresses an issue with the Zoom button not switching to Mini Player.
• Improves application syncing for iPod touch and iPhone.
• Genius is now automatically updated to show Genius Mixes.
iTunes 9 comes with many new features and improvements, including:

• 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).

Import

Addresses an issue from Aperture 2.1.3 that prevented the “Do not import duplicates” option in the import window to properly detect and filter out duplicate photos.

MobileMe Support

Addresses an issue that caused JPEG images to be compressed when uploading photos to MobileMe, even when the “Actual Size Images” option was selected.

Books

• Stability improvements for webpages that use the HTML 5 video tag
• Stability improvements for 3rd-party plug-ins
• Stability improvements for Top Sites
• Fixes an issue that prevented some users from logging into iWork.com
• Fixes an issue that could cause web content to be displayed in greyscale instead of color

• This update addresses general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and fixes a number of other minor issues. The issues addressed include:
• GarageBand track effects and Audio Units can now be added to a guitar track
• Improved support for Apogee audio interfaces
• Faster switching to full screen in Magic GarageBand
• Improved access to audio monitoring settings