Perhaps it’s only there to backup the software installed on the headset, in the same way you can make backups of your iPhone or iPad. We can’t say if that means Apple’s headset will work on Windows. That’s the operating system rumored to be on Apple’s mixed-reality headset. This app also has code snippets that mention Reality OS and xrOS (via MacRumors). This replaced the need for iTunes to sync or backup your Apple devices. The third preview app that appeared on the Microsoft Store is Apple Devices. It gives access to Apple TV+, Apple TV Channels, and your iTunes library of movies and TV shows.

The Apple TV app seems exactly the same as the Xbox or Smart TV apps. We’ve tested it and the options for lossless work as intended. The biggest improvement to Apple Music is that Windows users can listen to lossless music for the first time. Native Windows 11 apps for Apple Music and TV are here Image: KnowTechie Apple Music on Windows doesn’t currently have the lyrics feature. The preview apps for Apple Music and Apple TV have most of the features of their macOS counterparts. Also announced at that time was a way for Windows users to manage their iCloud photo libraries. The Windows 11 apps were first announced by Microsoft during its Surface event in October 2022.

That’s when iTunes stopped being used to manage multiple features on macOS. Mac users are already using standalone apps, as Apple made the change in 2019. We assume Apple is also working on a preview app for Podcasts to complete the trio. Apple Music and Apple TV preview apps are now available on the Microsoft Store.Īnyone running Windows 11 can install the new standalone apps aimed at breaking up iTunes.

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