ituneslogo.jpgApple today released iTunes 11.2 with several improvements to Podcast browsing, giving users a way to find new episodes with an "Unplayed" tab and the ability to save favorite episodes to a computer. Episodes can also now be deleted after they're played, and episodes that are available to download or stream can be found in the "Feed" tab.

There's a fix for an issue that caused iTunes to become unresponsive when updating Genius, and the update also includes improvements for overall performance and stability. Apple also recommends users download Podcasts for iOS 2.1 or later to sync podcast episodes, an update that was just released on the App Store.

This update includes the following improvements:

Improved Podcast Browsing
-Quickly find episodes you haven't listened to in the new Unplayed tab
-Browse episodes that are available to download or stream in the Feed tab
-Save your favorite episodes to keep them on your computer
-Episodes can now be automatically deleted after you play them

This update also resolves an issue where iTunes may become unresponsive when updating Genius and improves overall performance and stability. Podcasts for iOS 2.1 or later is recommended when syncing podcast episodes.

For information on the security content of this update, please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222

iTunes 11.2 can be downloaded from the software update tool in the Mac App Store.

Top Rated Comments

Razeus Avatar
144 months ago
iTunes and the iTunes Store ought to be separate applications. Stop trying to do everything in one app. Browsing my music should be simple.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
herr_neumann Avatar
144 months ago
iTunes and the iTunes Store ought to be separate applications. Stop trying to do everything in one app. Browsing my music should be simple.

Would also like to see the iOS device management spun out as well.
Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Ludatyk Avatar
144 months ago
iTunes Match needs attention to as well.. Plenty of times it takes a forever to upload music.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Intelligent Avatar
144 months ago
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Image (https://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2014/01/ituneslogo.jpg)Apple today released iTunes 11.2 with several improvements to Podcast browsing, giving users a way to find new episodes with an "Unplayed" tab and the ability to save favorite episodes to a computer. Episodes can also now be deleted after they're played, and episodes that are available to download or stream can be found in the "Feed" tab.

There's a fix for an issue that caused iTunes to become unresponsive when updating Genius, and the update also includes improvements for overall performance and stability. Apple also recommends users download Podcasts for iOS 2.1 or later to sync podcast episodes.iTunes 11.2 can be downloaded from the software update tool in the Mac App Store.

Article Link: iTunes 11.2 Released With Podcast Improvements, Bug Fixes (https://www.macrumors.com/2014/05/15/itunes-11-2-podcast-improvements/)

Still no CoverFlow...
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
cjmillsnun Avatar
144 months ago
iTunes and the iTunes Store ought to be separate applications. Stop trying to do everything in one app. Browsing my music should be simple.

Oh hell yes. iTunes should be the jukebox and perhaps the music store, iDevice sync and functionality needs to be spun out.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Mac32 Avatar
144 months ago
Bring back cover flow.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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