iOS 8 To Feature iTunes Extras That Just Landed In The 11.3 Update

Apple's iTunes 11.3 update brings iTunes Extras to the Mac, but more importantly, sets the stage for the feature's debut on the iPhone and iPad later this year with release of iOS 8.

iTunes Extras brings users behind the scenes videos, short films and HD stills along with their HD movies purchased through the Apple Store. With the 11.3 update, users will be able to view this additional content free-of-charge through their Apple TV, as well.

This fall we will likely see another iTunes update shortly before the release of iOS 8, bringing these extra features to users' mobile devices, Gotta Be Mobile reports.

Despite an earlier rumor that it would release on July 8, the latest beta iteration of iOS 8 became available for download Monday.

The update reportedly comes with several bug fixes, which is certainly good news for those using the iOS 8 beta on their personal devices. Beta 3 can be installed as over-the-air download and through Apple's developer portal for compatible iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices.

In case you aren't sure if your device is compatible, the only device that didn't make the final list for iOS 8 compatibility is the iPhone 4, as the update is available for download on the iPhone 5S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 4S, iPod touch fifth-gen, iPad 2, iPad Air, iPad mini with Retina Display, iPad mini, iPad 4, and iPad 3. As Gotta Be Mobile notes, the iPad 2's inclusion on the list was a mild surprise given Apple's history of leaving devices off of the list after three major updates. It was pretty much a given that the iPhone 4 would not make the final cut, as the smartphone is no longer available in stores and has already received the three updates.

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