Date: May 14, 2025
The addition ensures the compatibility of iTunes with Windows 10 S mode.
Just before the Microsoft's BUILD 2018 conference, the company has simply followed through a promise made last year, Apple iTunes is, at last, going to the Windows Store. The software was initially expected to land before the finish of 2017, however, it took somewhat longer than anticipated earlier. Last year when Microsoft declared the noteworthy announcement of the iTunes inclusion in the store, the announcement earned the company a lot of praise.
Apple iTunes on Windows Store is essentially an indistinguishable software which we have seen earlier, yet now installation updates are managed by Windows Store updater. It's an undeniable rendition of iTunes, including the capacity to match up an iPhone, and the Apple Music spilling support.
Microsoft said in a statement, "Now you can download iTunes from Microsoft Store and easily play your favorite music, movies, and more right from your Windows 10 PC. iTunes is also home to Apple Music, where you can listen ad-free to over 45 million songs and download your favorites to enjoy without using WiFi. iTunes is free to download, and you can try Apple Music free for three months. There’s no commitment, and you can cancel anytime."
Its addition to the Windows Store will make it simpler for Windows clients to discover the software. Moreover, iTunes landing to Windows Store likewise implies the product's similarity with Windows 10 S mode, which just runs applications downloaded from the Windows Store.
As indicated by The Verge, iTunes is a standout amongst the most hunt down applications that weren't previously accessible in the Microsoft Store. The arrival of the iTunes application followed Spotify launch which was released about a year ago and was able to garner 140 million active users on Windows devices. Pandora is another music streaming service available in the Microsoft Store for a while now.
iTunes latest update was brought up by Apple last month only. The most notable feature of iTunes 12.7.4 included a new music video experience for Apple Music. A music video segment gives users a chance to find new and well-known music recordings in the Browse segment of Apple Music, and there's a choice to make Apple Music playlists for recordings.
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