Stop for iTunes from autumn: that's what users need to know now

Innsbruck – With all kinds of new Apple last week at the developer conference, WWDC California is sitting. The announcement of the phasing out of the well-known but old iTunes multimedia program has garnered much attention. It will be divided into individual applications for music, podcasts and video content. There are many questions for users. The most important answers at a glance:

What happens to my music?

The music is preserved! Mac users who have already listened to songs via iTunes can still access their files. With the new operating system "macOS Catalina", iTunes is divided into three applications: "Apple Music", "Apple Podcasts" and "Apple TV". You can listen to music via "Apple Music" – the interface is very similar to iTunes.

Will the iTunes Store be kept?

Yes! Users can continue to purchase music through the iTunes Music Store. However, as the trend continues, "Apple Music" is widely praised, with unlimited access to 50 million songs, playlists, and music videos (similar to the paid subscription model). as with Spotify).

What happens to movies I've purchased via iTunes?

Purchased movies are preserved, but they will now be available via the new "Apple TV" app.

When did iTunes come out?

Apple's new operating system, "macOS 10.5 Catalina", should be launched in the fall. Therefore, if you miss your Mac with an update of the new system, you will have to do without iTunes in the future.

What about Windows users?

ITunes is also available on Windows – it is unlikely to change. The program will continue to exist. It is not clear whether or how long there will be other developments. It is clear that the new application "Apple Music" will not be available under Windows.

Where can I back up my iPhone data now?

IPhone owners can continue to perform backups, but not on iTunes, but directly in the Finder.

Why does Apple remove iTunes?

In recent years, the overloaded program has attracted more and more criticism. iTunes was launched in 2001. At that time, the program was intended to digitize CDs or convert music to mp3 files. 2003 then followed the iTunes Store, then movies, TV shows and podcasts. The program has also been used for syncing iPods and iPhones. With the split, everything should be a little clearer. (TT.com/reh)