iTunes 11 Not Coming Until End-November

 

• Full-library search
• Improved iCloud integration
• A completely redesigned mini-player

We won’t be seeing the new iTunes 11 until the end of November as Apple takes its time doing the overhaul.

 

• Full-library search
• Improved iCloud integration
• A completely redesigned mini-player

We won’t be seeing the new iTunes 11 until the end of November as Apple takes its time doing the overhaul.

The new iTunes was announced alongside the iPhone 5 on September 12 and Apple initially pegged an October launch.

Apple has yet to explain the delay but it would be fair to speculate that the recent management shake-up may be to blame.

"The new iTunes is taking longer than expected and we wanted to take a little extra time to get it right," Apple spokesman Tom Neuymar said in a statement.

"We look forward to releasing this new version of iTunes with its dramatically simpler and cleaner interface and seamless integration with iCloud before the end of November."

The new update promises a full-window interface, new library view, new MiniPlayer, Facebook integration, iCloud integration and no more Ping.