Three apps to absorb iTunes
Since the news of
Apple's decision to axe iTunes, there's been much speculation as to what will actually happen to our iTunes libraries when the next version of macOS, macOS Catalina (10.15), arrives this autumn.
Keen to placate users after its announcement, Apple has now released a
statement that aims to assure people there's no need to worry about losing any music or movies.
Apple says: "macOS Catalina makes it faster and simpler to access all of your 'ripped' or imported music, purchased media, and more. The new apps organise your media just like the same apps on iOS." Sounds like a case of new apps, same library.
Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Podcasts will quietly assume ownership of your relevant content. Playlists created in iTunes? Apple Music. Movies rented or purchased on iTunes? Apple TV. Podcasts subscribed to? Apple Podcasts. Should you want to purchase or rent movies, you'll use the Apple TV app for Mac.
