does anyone have any links as to how apple iTunes' shuffle works? like if you are listening to headphones how does it select to start? how does it select the next strong?

Brian E. Hansen was curious about the exact algorithm iTunes used to select tracks during its "Party Shuffle" mode and so he set out to perform a statistical analysis of its inner workings: After ...

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