You want ringtones? We got your ringtones right here. Well, it’s actually Apple that’s got your ringtones – and they’re not exactly “right here,” they’re in your iTunes’ iPhone window. After yesterday’s announcement that the long-awaited ringtone-making feature will finally be available to iPhone users, Apple has updated their iTunes to version 7.4, enabling the expected ringtone feature for your iPhone.
Simply purchase a compatible song and you’ll get the option to create a custom 30-second ringtone for an additional $0.99. Update your iTunes software and you’ll see the “Ringtone” tab that we’ve been expecting to see in iTunes for some time now. The ringtone feature should be fully functional by next week.
With iTunes 7.4, sync your favorite music and more with the new iPod nano (third generation), iPod classic, and iPod touch, plus create custom ringtones exclusively for iPhone with many of your favorite songs purchased from the iTunes Store. You can now also play purchased videos with closed captioning (when available), easily rate your favorite albums from one to five stars, and watch videos at a larger size inside the iTunes window.
The new version of iTunes is also said to include the Wi-Fi iTunes Store support that will allow the new iPods and iPhones to access the iTunes music store directly from their handheld device. The feature is still on lockdown so expect to see some iTunes-action on your iPhone by month’s end.