Apple moves away from iTunes on PC with new Windows apps
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Apple is officially launching its Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Devices apps on Windows this week. The apps were originally launched in preview last year, but Apple has now removed the preview tag after working with Microsoft to launch the apps.
The trio of apps, in combination with an overhauled iCloud for Windows app, are designed to move Windows users away from the reliance of iTunes, according to MacRumors. If you use Apple TV, Apple Music, and Apple Devices then iTunes is only required for access to podcasts and audiobooks on Windows.
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The Apple TV app on Windows.
The Apple Music app provides access to the iTunes library, alongside song and album purchases. Apple TV also lets Windows users…