Apple Releases iTunes 10.2

Apple Inc. released version 10.2 of its iTunes software today. This version enables syncing with the forthcoming iOS 4.3, due out on March 11. The latest version is includes improved Home Sharing which allows you to play from your iTunes libraries with Home Sharing on any IPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 4.3.
Today's release may have been issued in anticipation of a heavy server load next week. The March 11 date will see the release of the iPad 2 and iOS 4.3 along with new software for the iPad including iMovie and GarageBand. By releasing iTunes 10.2 today Apple could be hoping to ease heavier than normal server traffic as users rush to download the latest software.