Heads up Apple fans! The Cupertino based company has just released a new version of iTunes. The software update, now available for download, adds support for the recently released Apple TV software version 3.0, adds an option for a dark background for Grid View, and improves support for accessibility.

The Wiimote is surely catching the eye of many manufacturers - even Microsoft and Sony have recently been rumored to come up with new controllers that seem to be taking a page from Nintendo's waggler. Evidence of a new patent from Apple hints of a new remote control system similar to Nintendo's Wiimote controller. The new filing was recently sighted on the US Patent & Trademark Office website and outlined the technical specifications for it, along with several possible applications. You can read more about the latest patent idea from Apple by clicking on the "read more" link found below.

Now that Apple's iTunes is the largest music retailer in the United States, it seems they are also intent to cover the movie-loving population. Apple has just announced that you can purchase new movie titles from iTunes on the same day as their DVD release. Find out which films over at the full article.

In case you missed it, you might want to check out what's new on Apple TV. Your gizmo is now ready for an upgrade, as Apple TV software version 2.0.2 is available for download. Details pertaining to what changes it brings are as sneaky as its release, but we gathered interesting tidbits you can find at the full article.

Apple TV may have become more user-friendly (especially with third party apps like subtitles) but it seems updates are complicating it further. Apple's 2.0.1 update is reported to cause problems with Apple TV's wireless connection. For more details and troubleshooting, head over the full article.

Dealing with subtitles for movie files meant to be used for your iPod, iPhone, or Apple TV used to be a tricky business. But here comes Submerge, a program that can do more than seamlessly merge subtitles with movie files. Submerge is quite handy, but it isn't freeware like TubeTV. Read more about it in the full article.

As reported last month, Apple is slated to roll out Movie Rentals some time this year. Well it's finally out, along with the release of iTunes 7.6.1. With Movie Rentals, bug fixes and other added compatibility improvements, the latest version of iTunes is a must-get for those who own iPods. More details in the full article.

If you're still not satisfied with the amount of YouTube support your favorite Apple gadget has to offer, Chimoosoft's TubeTV gives users an interesting alternative for those of you who want to download, organize, and convert your .flv videos. This freeware application includes extended features such as organizing your videos and converting them into a higher quality format. For more information, you can check out the full article for a full list of its features.

The Macworld Expo was certainly loaded with a lot of new goodies from Apple. We're certainly drooling over the MacBook Air, but Apple TV grabbed our attention as well. Now Apple has released a guided tour of Apple TV's new rental service. Check out details and the video in the full article.

Aside from the iPhone and Mac computers, the Skype VoIP service has now been ported to the Apple TV device as a plugin. Those interested in more details regarding this work by developer Brandon Holland will want to visit the full article.