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   iTunes 12.1

   Agen G. N. Schmitz

   Apple has released [1]iTunes 12.1 with a new media control widget for
   Notification Center in OS X 10.10 Yosemite, which replicates the basic
   functionality of the iTunes MiniPlayer (display of what's currently
   playing, play/pause button, and skip forward/reverse buttons). It also
   gives you the option to directly purchase tracks played from iTunes
   Radio. Note, however, that clicking the displayed price button in the
   Notification Center widget automatically buys the song and downloads it
   to your library ' you aren't brought to an iTunes Store page to ponder
   your purchase. In addition to music, the Notification Center widget
   will also control playback of your other iTunes media (movies, TV
   shows, podcasts, and audiobooks).

   [2][tn_itunes-12-notcent-widget.jpg]

   For a more robust playback control experience, the iTunes MiniPlayer
   provides album artwork, volume control, searching capabilities, and a
   listing of upcoming tracks in addition to the aforementioned playback
   controls (select Window > MiniPlayer, press Option-Command-M, or click
   the cover art thumbnail in the playback control area at the top of
   iTunes). The update also promises unspecified improvements to syncing
   iOS devices. (Free, 207 MB via [3]direct download or 97.3 MB via
   Software Update, 10.7.5+)

References

   1. http://www.apple.com/itunes/
   2. http://tidbits.com/resources/2015-01/itunes-12-notcent-widget.png
   3. http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/

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