iTunes 10 for Mac: iTunes Store preferences (iTunes 10.2 and later)

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Changes you make to preferences take effect when you close the preferences window.

Preference
Explanation

Automatic downloads

When you make purchases from the iTunes Store on your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad, or on another computer, the purchased items can be automatically downloaded to this computer.

"When downloading High Definition videos, prefer” menu

When you purchase or rent high-definition videos from the iTunes Store, you can choose to have them downloaded in 720p or 1080p quality (if both formats are available). 1080p-quality videos can be synced only to devices that support this format.

Always check for available downloads

iTunes displays the number of items you previously purchased from the iTunes Store but didn’t download.

Automatically download pre-orders when available

Automatically download items you pay for in advance, such as new episodes of a TV show you purchased with a Season Pass, as they become available.

Last Modified: Mar 25, 2014
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