Apple's New Windows Apps Could Spell the End of iTunes
Apple's upcoming Windows applications could spell doom for iTunes as we know it; leaving millions of users without access to their favorite digital entertainment platform while potentially putting countless developers out in the cold overnight.
Jan. 12, 2023 4:25AM
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Apple recently announced that they are developing new apps for Windows users, including Apple Music, Apple TV and Apple Devices. Screenshots of these apps have been leaked online, showing a design that is easy to use on both Mac and Windows systems. This could spell the end of iTunes as we know it, with the new apps set to replace it completely once installed. For many people, this news will come as a shock. After all, iTunes has been around since 2001 and has become an integral part of many people’s lives over the years. It has allowed users to purchase music and movies, sync their devices with their computers and even access radio stations from around the world. Now though, it looks like all this could be coming to an end with these new apps set to take its place. The implications of this move are far-reaching; not only will it affect millions of existing users who rely on iTunes for their entertainment needs but also countless developers who have built businesses around creating add-ons for iTunes over the years. These developers may now find themselves out in the cold as their products become obsolete overnight. It remains to be seen how successful these new apps will be but one thing is certain; if they do succeed then it could mean big changes for everyone involved in the digital entertainment industry - some good but mostly bad - as we say goodbye to an old friend in favor of something shiny and new.