iTunes U app has a new version

Apple has updated its useful iTunes U application to resolve a known issue with the playback speed button.

The iTunes U application basically gives you access to complete courses from major universities and other schools, and also offers a wide variety of digital catalogs with educational content, most of it free.

iTunes U can be run directly on your iPad, iPhone , or iPod Touch.

Features:

• Free courses on a wide range of topics.
• Free courses created and taught by instructors from leading universities and other schools.
• Take notes and highlight important text through iBooks, making it easier to review your articles in the iTunes U app.
• Take course notes in class, or during audio or video lectures within iTunes U.
• Direct access to audio courses, video, books, documents, and presentations.
• Share your favorite fields with friends using Twitter, Facebook, and email.
• Choose from over 600.000 free lectures, videos, books and other resources on thousands of topics in Algebra, Zoology and more.
• Explore the collections of educational and cultural institutions from more than 30 countries.
• Learn more about the app through: Apple.iTunesU

What's new in version 1.4.1?

• This version of iTunes U resolves a problem related to playback speed.
• Errors were corrected and the application's performance was improved.
• You can download iTunes U from the App Store for free.

Requirements:

• Requires iOS 7.0 or later.
• An Apple ID created for use in the iTunes Store.
• iTunes 10.5.2 or later is required to sync with a computer.
• The selection of courses, collections, and content availability may vary by country.
• Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
• This app is optimized for iPhone 5.

Here are more details: iTunes U app