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Category: Science/Tech | Posted by laraib 1411 days ago

Windows and Mac OS X only: Apple just made the latest version of iTunes 7.7 available for download Update: and it includes the newly-opened iTunes App Store, which is available for iPhone users who have the iPhone 2.0 Software Update. The iPhone 2.0 software has not been officially released, but a working version is available from Apple's servers. From the iTunes 7.7 Readme: Use iTunes 7.7 to sync music, video, and more with iPhone 3G, and download applications from the iTunes Store exclusively designed for iPhone and iPod touch with software version 2.0 or later. Also use the new Remote application for iPhone or iPod touch to control iTunes playback from anywhere in your home — a free download from the App Store. (Bold ours.) Looks like the stage is set for the App Store's grand opening—though there's no evidence of it in iTunes 7.7 yet. Update: Oh, but there is! Screenshots after the jump. First, evidence of the remote playback app is in the Preferences pane, here:

Second, if you check off "Applications" under "Show" in the General tab of the Preferences pane:

And "Applications" shows up in the sidebar. Happy Mac face! Select it, though, and you get a "The iTunes Applications Store is not currently available" message. Sad Mac face.

Update, 7/10: Once you install the iPhone 2.0 Software Update, the App Store comes to life in iTunes 7.7. Some screenshots. Click to enlarge:

http://lifehacker.com/assets/resources/2008/07/appstorefullshot-thumb.png

Top free apps (click to enlarge):

http://lifehacker.com/assets/resources/2008/07/topfreeappsfullshot-thumb.png

Check out our ongoing picks for best free apps in the iTunes App Store. Update: Turns out the new iTunes also supports syncing your Google contacts to your iPhone. Select your device, and in the Info tab, check out the option under Contacts.