
Still, it’s the end of an era (and maybe a welcome one), and if you want to be absolutely sure your library survives, take action while you still can. iTunes continues to work on older versions of macOS and Apple has so far left the Windows version functional and intact. While iTunes may be dead in the newest versions of macOS, it still lives on elsewhere. The iTunes Music Store also lives on inside the Music app, giving you the option to purchase your music instead of subscribing to a streaming service. While Apple Music is a subscription service that costs $10 a month much like Spotify, the Music app on iOS doesn't require a subscription and now performs the duties that iTunes had before it, including syncing. Accordingly, your iTunes library as you knew it, with all your purchased music, should be available inside the Music app, which you can find with a quick Spotlight Search if you hit Command + Space Bar and then type in " Music." Step 2: Click the iTunes menu button at the top-left corner of the window, then click the Show Menu Bar option.With the demise of iTunes, the Music app has inherited some of the older apps features. If you are using an older version of iTunes where the full menu is displayed, then you can skip step 2. Note that the method described below assumes that you have a version of iTunes installed on your computer that features the minimized menu at the top-left corner of the window. How to Check for Available iTunes Updates (Guide with Pictures) If you think you have some iTunes credit but aren’t certain, then this iTunes gift card balance tutorial can show you how to check on your iPhone. Update checks typically occur automatically, and you will often receive prompts from the iTunes updater to install the latest version of the software.īut if you are not getting these notifications and want to manually check for updates so that you can install an iTunes version with all of the latest features, then it is possible to force iTunes to check for updates.

The iTunes program that you use to manage your music and video collection gets updated a lot.

Our guide continues below with additional information on checking for iTunes updates, including pictures of these steps.

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