Apple is killing iTunes, but not on Windows. The company announced that it will be discontinuing the software on July 1st, 2019. This means that users will no longer be able to purchase or download music, movies, or TV shows from the iTunes store. However, users can still access their iTunes libraries and files through the Apple Music and App Store platforms. Additionally, they can use third-party software to continue downloading content. This move comes as Apple is focusing more on its own platforms. The company has been investing in its own music streaming service, Apple Music, and its own video streaming service, Apple TV. It has also been developing its own app store for iOS and macOS devices. This decision could impact a large number of users who rely on iTunes to purchase music and watch videos. However, it’s likely that they’ll find other ways to access their content after July 1st. ..
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.
Apple made fun of iTunes’ bloat at WWDC 2019, showing off a video of Calendar and even Safari integrated into iTunes before announcing iTunes would be broken up. On a Mac, it’ll be Apple Music, Podcasts, and Apple TV.
But what about Windows? Well, Apple didn’t mention iTunes for Windows at all. Billboard’s Micah Singleton says Apple told him that iTunes would continue existing in its current state on Windows.
— Micah Singleton (@MicahSingleton) June 3, 2019
Brian Barret over at Wired collaborates this report, reporting that “iTunes for Windows [will] continue on its current state.”
That’s either good or bad news depending on what you were hoping for. If you wanted a shiny new Apple Music app for Windows—well, sorry, you’re stuck with iTunes. If you liked the old iTunes experience, however, it isn’t going away. The classic iTunes software, with all its quirks and powerful features like local device backups, will continue existing on Windows.
