Why did Apple take away the find duplicates.....oh, they fixed it already?

Apple released a tiny update for its recently launched iTunes 11 that restores the functionality showing duplicate items in your library. And that's not the only fixed bug: the 11.0.1 update, available for both Mac and Windows, also fixes a bug that causes the AirPlay button to disappear. (That's an annoyance that is already driving some of the Ars staff mad.)

The full description of the update, according to Apple:

"This update to the new iTunes addresses an issue where new purchases in iCloud may not appear in your library if iTunes Match is turned on, makes iTunes more responsive when searching a large library, fixes a problem where the AirPlay button may not appear as expected, and adds the ability to display duplicate items within your library."

Apple released iTunes 11 to the public at the end of November, one month later than its original release date. Though iTunes' new UI has its high points (especially in the form of the mini player), Ars Technica's Chris Foresman found it to be buggy and confusing for users. Today's update will undoubtedly help fix some of that, but we're holding our breath on final judgment until the masses start reporting back about 11.0.1.