iTunes as a standalone app for music and media management is no longer available. In 2019, Apple announced that it was replacing iTunes with separate apps for music, podcasts, and TV/movies, called Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple TV, respectively.
Apple Music is the app for streaming music on macOS and iOS devices, while Apple Podcasts is the app for discovering and listening to podcasts. Apple TV, on the other hand, is the app for watching TV shows, movies, and other video content.
However, the iTunes Store still exists as a storefront where users can purchase and download individual songs, albums, and other media content. The iTunes Store is now accessible through the Music app on macOS and iOS devices or through the iTunes Store app on Windows computers.
Is Apple Music and iTunes the same thing?
No, Apple Music and iTunes are not the same thing, but they are related.
Apple Music is a music streaming service that allows users to access a large library of songs and playlists, as well as create their own playlists and listen to curated radio stations. It’s available as a subscription service on both macOS and iOS devices.
iTunes, on the other hand, was a media management software application developed by Apple that was used for managing and playing music, videos, and other media content on macOS and Windows. The app included a built-in music store where users could purchase and download music, movies, TV shows, and other content.
In 2019, Apple announced that iTunes was being replaced by separate apps for music, podcasts, and TV/movies, called Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple TV, respectively. However, the iTunes Store still exists as a storefront where users can purchase and download individual songs, albums, and other media content, which is now accessible through the Music app on macOS and iOS devices or through the iTunes Store app on Windows computers.
