Apple Releases New Support Document Regarding iTunes Changes in macOS Catalina

George Herman
George Herman
IT Security Expert

Get a FREE scan to check for problems

Some infections like this virus can regenerate themselves. There is no better way to detect, remediate and prevent malware infection, than to use a professional anti-malware software like SpyHunter. One Application that is capable of solving all MAC problems.

Anti-Malware

SpyHunter Anti-Malware FREE 15-day trial available.

After Apple’s announcement about the upcoming retirement of iTunes, several things were left unclear. In order to address matters in detail, the company released a new support document, which explains what will happen to the desktop media player once macOS Catalina is publicly released this fall.

In the support document Apple explains that all of the iTunes features will be available in the trio set of new apps that will come in macOS Catalina. Here’s a list of what changes we can expect to happen:

  • Music that you’ve imported or purchased will be in the new Apple Music app.
  • Music playlists and smart playlists that you’ve created in iTunes will be in the new Apple Music app.
  • The iTunes Store will still be available to buy music on Mac, iOS, PC, and Apple TV.
  • iTunes Gift Cards and iTunes credits will be maintained and can be used with the new apps and the App Store.
  • iPhone, iPad, and iPod backup, restore, and syncing will move to Finder.
  • Movies and TV shows that you purchased or rented from iTunes will be in the new Apple TV app.
  • Use the Apple TV app for Mac for future movie and TV purchases or rentals.
  • Podcasts that you subscribed to or added to iTunes will now be in the new Apple Podcasts app.
  • Audiobooks that you purchased from iTunes will now be in the updated Apple Books app.
  • Use the Apple Books app for Mac for future audiobook purchases.

Speaking of user libraries, Apple states that “Your entire media collection will find a new home and transition automatically”.

All of the ways you manage devices in iTunes will soon appear in the Finder on Mac. Your sync settings and previous backups in iTunes will be kept safe on your Mac after updating to macOS Catalina. Now that devices appear in Finder, it’s also easier to drag and drop files you want to transfer all in one place.”

Also, it appears that iTunes Store will remain to exist, but through a sidebar in the Music App.

You can read Apple’s full support document here.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *