iTunes a Genius?
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Posted by James Kilgour | Posted in Music, Technology | Posted on 16-09-2008
Tags: Apple, iPod, iTunes, James Kilgour, Music
So at the Apple event that took place a few days ago, Genius was released, a new feature that allows users to quickly find Songs matching the one they are currently listening to.
But is the service much help?
I’ve been using it for a few days so far, and although it shows promise, I really haven’t found it that much of a revolution.
Also, it’s not like it doesn’t take effort. It can be quite slow to update itself, and on automatic, you have to wait a week. For a Genius, it isn’t always that effective either; half of the songs it picks out of my Library of 1600 are nothing a like!
I can see scope though for it; especially on the iPod where it can be time consuming to flick through endless songs to find similar ones you’re in the mood for. However it seems that Apple won’t be releasing the update for older iPods, including my 80gb iPod Classic, which is practically identical to the new 120gb version. Why not? Is anyone really going to upgrade for one small feature like that????? If anything, it rather puts me off…
You can see the new iPod range at Amazon (UK/US).
JK
