Apple releases iTunes 8.1 update

Apple updated its iTunes music jukebox and device-management software to version 8.1 on Wednesday, adding support for the new line of iPod shuffles released earlier in the day, and adding several other new features, most notably adding Genius Sidebar support for movies and television shows.
Apple first introduced Genius in September 2008 as a way for users to create playlists and find new music based on what they are already listening to.