iTunes 7 is currently being used, and if you’re an iTunes user, you’ll notice that an update comes out just about every 2 seconds.  Okay, updates come out just about every 2 months more likely and forces you to update your computer and restart.  What will iTunes 8 offer that version 7 doesn’t?

If you’re a closet DJ mixer who never made it big yet, iTunes 8 will mix your songs for you.  The new version will have a component named “Genius” which will group songs in a playlist that go well together.  No further info has been provided regarding what “goes well together means.”  For example, will the genre be grouped together, or will similar beats or background noises go well together.  We’re hoping that not only will the songs be grouped in playlists, but also scratching and blending beats and noises will be accompanied.  But, I’m sure our lazy man idead of DJ’ing will not fully be satisfied with these “nice-to-haves.”

We have not heard how the Apple tech support team has fared with beta versions since it’s too early to tell at this stage.  iTunes 8 might be released during next week’s Apple event.

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