Why is iTunes being discontinued?

Why is iTunes being discontinued?

Apple is saying goodbye to iTunes after 18 years. The tech giant on Monday announced that the online storefront for music, movies and more is being discontinued to make way for a suite of media apps. Apple describes the changes as simplifying the experience for consumers.

What can I use instead of iTunes?

There's also a version of Winamp for Android-based smartphones if you want an easy way to move your iTunes library over. The full version of Winamp is free to use and sports a whole host of features that will satisfy most people's needs.

Why is Apple getting rid of iTunes?

Apple is killing its most-hated app, iTunes. Here's how it went from a popular music player to an outdated relic. Apple eliminated the iTunes app on the new version of Mac software, macOS Catalina, which was released on Monday. Steve Jobs introduced iTunes in 2001 and launched the iTunes Music Store in 2003.

Can I still use iTunes instead of Apple music?

Last year, Apple announced iTunes was being replaced on the Mac by three apps: Apple Music, Podcasts and Apple TV. “Replaced” is the operative word. None of the features are going in the bin, so you can still sync music to your iPod. Or, indeed, your iPhone and iPad.

Is iTunes being discontinued?

Apple is saying goodbye to iTunes after 18 years. The tech giant on Monday announced that the online storefront for music, movies and more is being discontinued to make way for a suite of media apps. The iTunes Music Store will now also live in the Apple Music app for purchasing songs and albums.

What happened to my iTunes music?

According to Apple, your library will remain intact even though the way you get to it will change. As the company lays out in a press release: “[U]sers will have access to their entire music library, whether they downloaded the songs, purchased them or ripped them from a CD.”

Is Apple replacing iTunes?

Last year, Apple announced iTunes was being replaced on the Mac by three apps: Apple Music, Podcasts and Apple TV. The iTunes Store will remain on iOS, while you'll still be able to buy music in the Apple Music app on Mac and the iTunes app on Windows. You'll still be able to buy, give and redeem iTunes gift vouchers.

Is Apple music the same as iTunes?

iTunes is a music store where you can purchase songs and download them. Apple Music is a subscription-based streaming service. With iTunes, you pay to own a license of a song. With Apple Music, you pay for access to a catalog of songs through a monthly subscription fee.

Will iTunes for windows be discontinued?

At WWDC 2019, Apple announced it's killing iTunes. iTunes will be replaced by separate Music, TV, and Podcasts apps… but only on macOS. Windows users will keep the current iTunes app they know and (often don't) love. If you wanted a shiny new Apple Music app for Windows—well, sorry, you're stuck with iTunes.

Can you still download iTunes?

While we're on it, other aspects of iTunes are sticking around too: the iTunes Store is remaining the iTunes Store, and you'll still be able to buy songs, films and TV shows to download and keep from there.

What is replacing iTunes on Windows?

At WWDC 2019, Apple announced it's killing iTunes. iTunes will be replaced by separate Music, TV, and Podcasts apps… but only on macOS. Windows users will keep the current iTunes app they know and (often don't) love.