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