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The MP3 is almost 30, and it still sounds like the early internet

Through the looking glass: Nearly three decades after its US patent date, the MP3 is no longer the cutting edge of audio compression. Yet support for it remains ubiquitous in media players, browsers, automotive systems, and embedded devices. For many people, it also evokes a particular moment in internet culture, when ripping, cataloging, and sharing files felt like core digital rituals rather than background processes handled by cloud services.

Full story By Skye Jacobs, November 27, 2025, 8:54 AM 21 comments

iTunes for Windows adds support for latest iPad Air and Pro models

Apple's iTunes for Windows 12.13.2.3 includes security improvements alongside support for the new M2 iPad Airs and M4 iPad Pros.

By Erik Orejuela, May 9, 2024, 9:51 AM

Apple Software

Apple launches three new Windows apps to replace iTunes

Legacy iTunes is still available, but for how long is unclear

By Daniel Sims, February 8, 2024, 5:33 PM 9 comments

Apple Tech Culture

Bono says to blame him for the infamous free U2 album on iTunes

And Steve Jobs refused to give the band any Apple stock for appearing in a commercial

By Rob Thubron, October 24, 2022, 8:16 AM

Download of the Week Software

Apple iTunes 12.11.4 improves security, download it for Windows

The latest version of Apple iTunes improves security and adds support for new devices. You can download iTunes 12.11.4 for Windows right here.

By Erik Orejuela, August 10, 2021, 11:14 AM

Industry Apple

Apple is being sued for suggesting customers can 'Buy' TV shows and movies

In reality, Apple can revoke access at any time

By Cohen Coberly, April 23, 2021, 4:53 PM 24 comments

Apple Software

Apple is discontinuing iTunes U and iBooks Author

Apple wants users to switch to newer alternatives

By Cohen Coberly, June 10, 2020, 4:33 PM

Software Apple

Apple could be replacing iTunes on Windows 10 with a new app

A welcome move

By Rob Thubron, November 21, 2019, 9:37 AM

Apple Software

Apple expected to retire iTunes at WWDC next week

Laid to rest after more than 18 years

By Shawn Knight, May 31, 2019, 1:10 PM 9 comments

Software Security

New iTunes for Windows release patches security holes

Apple has released iTunes 12.9.5 for Windows which resolves several security vulnerabilities. There are at least six flaws concerning SQLite and WebKit which you can find details about here along with the download links.

By Erik Orejuela, May 29, 2019, 9:04 AM

Apple Software

Apple to break iTunes into three different parts

Now you have less reasons to use iTunes

By David Matthews, April 10, 2019, 7:22 PM 20 comments

Downloads Apple

Apple iTunes 12.9.4 includes numerous security improvements

A new version of iTunes looks to improve the program's security. Version 12.9.4 is a Windows only update that addresses multiple potential exploits, now available for download here for 32-bit and 64-bit users.

By Erik Orejuela, March 26, 2019, 8:57 AM

Electronics

Samsung's 2019 QLED TVs are now on sale, offering FreeSync, iTunes, and AirPlay 2

They come with a slew of features

By Rob Thubron, February 12, 2019, 7:04 AM 7 comments

Electronics Apple

Apple TV services are coming to Samsung smart TVs

AirPlay 2 and streaming services without the need to buy more hardware

By Greg Synek, January 7, 2019, 10:49 AM

The Web Apple

Apple shows it can delete purchased movies from your iTunes library

The perils of digital 'ownership'

By Rob Thubron, September 13, 2018, 9:19 AM 22 comments

Software Downloads

iTunes 12.8 extends AirPlay features

Apple's latest iTunes introduces AirPlay 2 multi-room audio in macOS and HomePod stereo pairs. For Windows, iTunes 12.8 includes minor app and performance improvements.

By Erik Orejuela, July 10, 2018, 11:31 AM

Apple Downloads

New iTunes offers improved music video experience

iTunes 12.7.4 was recently released to include a new music video experience for Apple Music. The main improvement is that you will be able to find what's new and popular in Music Videos within Browse and play videos back-to-back with music video playlists.

By Erik Orejuela, April 2, 2018, 1:55 PM

Industry Apple

Apple to 'disconnect' iTunes from first generation Apple TVs

Windows XP and Vista PCs will also lose access to the iTunes Store

By Cal Jeffrey, February 26, 2018, 1:41 PM 10 comments

Downloads Apple

iTunes 12.7.2 introduces performance improvements

Although iTunes 12.7.2 is a minor point update, it introduces performance improvements which is always reason enough to update. You can download here for Windows and macOS.

By Erik Orejuela, December 7, 2017, 11:54 AM

Apple

iTunes 4K content can only be streamed, not downloaded; new Apple TV can't play 4K YouTube videos

Would this put you off buying an Apple TV 4K?

By Rob Thubron, September 22, 2017, 11:30 AM

Software Downloads

iTunes 12.7 lets you follow friends to share music

The latest release of iTunes adds the ability to discover music with friends in Apple Music. Members can create profiles and follow friends to see music they are listening to and share playlists. More release notes and downloads are now available for Windows and macOS.

By Erik Orejuela, September 13, 2017, 7:00 AM

Downloads Apple

Apple releases new iTunes, iPhone, iPad, and macOS updates

Apple was busy today with new system updates for all their devices. iTunes is now on version 12.6.2. iPhone and iPad iOS releases notes just mention "bug fixes and improved security." Finally, you can grab an update for Apple TV.

By Erik Orejuela, July 19, 2017, 7:08 PM