iTunes 10.5 Out

iTunes 10.5 is out, a 60.9MB download for Lion, and 100MB download for Leopard/Snow Leopard. 

You'll need this to be able to access the new features of iOS 5, such as iCloud and wireless sync.

iOS 5 is expected to be available for download on October 12, 2 days before the retail launch of iPhone 4S in the US.

Signs That Apple Is Phasing Out Optical Discs

Signs that Apple is phasing out optical discs:

1. Apple releases iPod in 2001, touting "10,000 songs in your pocket."

2. In 2003, the iTunes Music Store opens. It now has 14 million tracks, 2500 TV shows, and 3000 movies available for download.

3. Blu-ray Disc, the successor of DVDs is officially launched on 2008. Steve Jobs says licensing it is a "bag of hurt." As of now it's not officially supported in Macs.