CrispSofties has updated its tool for synchronizing music iPod.iTunes to version 4.5, which was adapted for iTunes 9.1.1.

synchronization is complete iPod.iTunes effectively, although in both directions, if desired. The source can be either the iPod or the iTunes library. The program evaluates the source of songs, videos, podcasts and / or playlists that are not in the target and adds that these transparent, avoiding duplication. Unlike the iTunes sync iPod.iTunes generally does not delete content in the destination. iPod.iTunes can also transfer song dependent data like “My Rating”, “Last Played”, “Play Count”, album artwork, etc.

iPod.iTunes can be used to: record keeping and playlists on different Macs and iPods a day, do a full restore of songs, videos and playlists from the iPod, the reversal of accidental deletion of songs , video and / or playlists in iTunes, if they remain on your iPod, transfer from one iTunes library from one Mac to another via the iPod, syncing to a “foreign” iPod (not linked / synchronize with your iTunes library) without deleting content on it, or touching the link to the home of sync with a Mac connected / sync your iPod without deleting content on it, “cloning” an iPod, and backup iPod.

iPod.iTunes is Universal Binary so runs natively on both PowerPC and Intel Macs. Requires Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later and iTunes 4.2 or later.

iPod.iTunes costs US$39.95. Version 4.45 is a free update for registered users of version 4.x.

Online music service Spotify streaming might lead to a more popular among users of iTunes rival broadband, is suggested.

A series of enhancements announced this week the place is a step forward Spotify “of Apple, according to Paul Brindley, managing director of digital media consulting Music partners.

“I think Spotify flew on March 1 via iTunes and is designed to be a more serious competitor,” he said. “I think one of the coming battle will be interesting what Apple will do.”

Spotify 0.4.3 version represents the most radical evolution of online music service since it was originally launched late in 2008.

Broadband users please note that a number of media features have been integrated into the service, offering the ability to view playlists, top artists and top tracks for public view.

Users will also be able to integrate all the music files on your computer – including iTunes – into their Spotify playlists.