Apple updates iTunes, now no thirster syncs with the Palm Pre

The Palm (NSDQ: PALM) Pre’s power to sync with iTunes has always been controversial. Yes, software has been invented that will let you sync your non Apple (NSDQ: AAPL) device to iTunes, but the Palm Pre was the first device to actually tell iTunes that it is an iPod and bypass the need to install a third base party diligence just to prison-breaking into the Apple ecosystem. It seemed too good to be true, and today Apple released an updated iTunes, version 8.2.1, that “addresses an issuing with confirmation of Apple devices.” In other words, no more syncing your Palm Pre with iTunes. Let the corporate gripe slapping begin.

What do I think of all this? I’m a mixing of old and new schoolhouse. I manage my collection of pirated MP3s by having a folder structure setup as \ArtistAlbum and use Spotify to manage one huge playlist that I call “shit I like.” I refuse to install iTunes and I’ve been exploitation WinAMP as my music player of choice since the twenty-four hours I went over to my acquaintance’s house after school and he taught me about medicine piracy.