In addition to the release of iOS 5.1 beta 2, Apple also released iTunes 10.5.2 with iTunes Match updates and fixes for an audio distortion issue experienced by customers on select CD’s that they attempted to scan.

Apple is keeping on top of issues reported by customers and is very efficient with addressing the problems as soon as possible. Apple is cranking out software updates now for the Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, as well as Safari updates and numerous others for the Mac.

About iTunes 10.5.2

iTunes 10.5.2 includes several improvements for iTunes Match and fixes an audio distortion problem when playing or importing certain CDs.

The download is available via Apple’s download page as well as the separate iTunes download page. The iTunes download is 102 MB for Mac, 66.13 MB for 32-bit Windows, and 68.01 MB for 64-bit Windows.

Apple introduced iTunes Match with the update iTunes 10.5.2. Apple will continue to release updates to improve the service slowly with other features available in iOS and Mac OS X.

iTunes 9.0.3 update is now available for download so hit the update option and check out what’s new!

Details:

iTunes 9.0.3 provides a number of important bug fixes, including:

• iTunes no longer ignores your “Remember password for purchases” setting.

• Addresses problems with syncing some Smart Playlists and Podcasts with iPod.

• Resolves a problem recognizing when iPod is connected.

• Addresses issues that affect stability and performance.

iTunes 9 comes with many new features and improvements, including:

• An improved look and feel, including a new Column Browser for easily browsing your artists or albums, movies, TV shows, and more.

• iTunes Store has a brand new look, with improved navigation for quick and easy exploration.

• iTunes LP and iTunes Extras create unique experiences that feature exclusive interviews, videos, photos, and more — available with select album and movie purchases on the iTunes Store.

• Home Sharing helps you manage your family’s iTunes collection between computers in your home. iTunes can automatically transfer new purchases, or you can choose just the items you want.

• Genius Mixes are created for you by iTunes and play songs from your library that go great together.

• iPod and iPhone syncing now allows you to organize your iPhone and iPod touch home screens directly in iTunes. Syncing is now also more flexible, allowing you to sync individual artists, genres, or TV show and Podcast episodes.

• iTunes U items are now organized into their own section in your iTunes library.

• Sync with iPod nano (5th generation), iPod classic (Fall 2009), and iPod touch (Fall 2009).

• iTunes 9 also includes many other improvements, such as HE-AAC encoding and playback, more flexibility with Smart Playlists rules, simpler organization of your media files inside an iTunes Media folder, and more.