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Apple's iTunes fragmented but still exists for purchases

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Apple's iTunes, once a central hub for music and media, has been significantly scaled back and fragmented into separate applications. While the core iTunes Store for purchasing music still exists, its functionality has been divided among apps like Music, Apple TV, and Apple Podcasts. For Windows users, a traditional iTunes app remains available for media management and purchases, while Mac users access these features through the Music and TV apps. Device management for iPhones and iPads has moved to Finder on Mac and the Apple Devices app on Windows, leaving iTunes primarily for audiobooks and free podcasts. AI

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Apple's iTunes fragmented but still exists for purchases

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Thomas Godwin) ·

    Apple iTunes still exists, but not the way it used to

    You can still buy music from the iTunes Store, believe it or not.

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