Apple Drops iTunes 7.7.1

By Rene Ritchie
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Apple released iTunes 7.7 just before the iPhone 3G hit on July 11, and now Software Update is ready to serve us up iTunes 7.7.1. What's new in the point release? Apple provides their typical super-detailed notes:

includes fixes to improve stability and performance

Gizmodo points out that this release follows only days after Apple's FairPlay DRM was cracked for iPhone Apps. Coincidence? We'll see.

If you've already installed 7.7.1 -- like I have -- all that remains is to sit back and see if the devs find any interesting strings this time around, or if an even more welcome update -- iPhone 2.0.1 -- follows soon...

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Rene Ritchie
Rene Ritchie
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Rene Ritchie is one of the most respected Apple analysts in the business, reaching a combined audience of over 40 million readers a month. His YouTube channel, Vector, has over 90 thousand subscribers and 14 million views and his podcasts, including Debug, have been downloaded over 20 million times. He also regularly co-hosts MacBreak Weekly for the TWiT network and co-hosted CES Live! and Talk Mobile. Based in Montreal, Rene is a former director of product marketing, web developer, and graphic designer. He's authored several books and appeared on numerous television and radio segments to discuss Apple and the technology industry. When not working, he likes to cook, grapple, and spend time with his friends and family.