The iPad launch is just around the corner, and Apple is doing their part to make it as smooth as possible by updating iTunes early in the week. iTunes 9.1 brings a number of improvement including new Genius Mix editing abilities, iBook support and organization and, of course, iPad support. The update text straight from Apple’s Software Update is just past the jump.

Today, Apple announced the launch of the 3.0 software upgrade for its Apple TV, which offers a redesigned user interface and compatibility with Apple’s recently released iTunes LP and iTunes Extras, along with Genius Mixes and Internet radio. Shortly thereafter, Apple also released iTunes 9.0.2, which adds support for Apple TV’s 3.0 software, a new “dark” viewing option for Grid View, and additional accessibility support.