The latest version of Apple’s iTunes has been released today, version 8.1.

Among the useful batch of security fixes a few new features have been added:

•  Allows friends to request songs for iTunes DJ.
•  Adds Genius sidebar for your Movies and TV Shows.
•  Improves performance when downloading iTunes Plus songs.
•  Provides AutoFill for manually managed iPods.
•  Allows iTunes U and the iTunes Store to be disabled separately using Parental Controls.

Download the update here.