Apple Releases iTunes 12.4 With Design Tweaks [Updated]

[MacRumors]

Apple today released iTunes 12.4, bringing some minor design tweaks and important bug fixes to its media software. iTunes 12.4 comes seven months after the launch of iTunes 12.3, which was released to the public in September, and nearly two months after the last minor iTunes update.

iTunes 12.4 includes a redesigned interface that's designed to be simpler, with the reintroduction of a sidebar for easier navigation and a revamped media picker, as was shared by MacRumors earlier this month.

Today's update may also include safeguards to protect users from an issue that could cause music stored in iTunes to be deleted. The deletion problem affected a small number of users and while Apple was not able to recreate the bug, the company promised "additional safeguards."

The iTunes 12.4 update can be downloaded through the Software Update mechanism in the Mac App Store. Full release notes are below.

Now enjoy all of your music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, and more in a simpler design.

Navigation. Now you can use Back and Forward buttons as you navigate between your Library, Apple Music, iTunes Store, and more.

Media Picker. Easily switch between Music, Movies, TV shows and more--and Edit to choose just the items you want.

Library and Playlists. Use Sidebar to view your Library in new ways. Drag and drop songs to easily add them to Playlists. And Edit Sidebar to show only your favorite views.

Menus. Menus in iTuns are now simpler and easier to use. Use the View menu to customize your Library or try context menus to act on specific items.

Apple is working on OS X 10.12, set to be unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June. iOS 10 is rumored to be gaining Apple Music changes, and it's possible OS X 10.12 will bring additional design tweaks to iTunes for a more streamlined Apple Music interface.

Update: TechCrunch has confirmed that the iTunes 12.4 update addresses the music deletion issue that affected a small number of iTunes users.

Article Link: Apple Releases iTunes 12.4 With Design Tweaks [Updated]

 

[sputnikv]

with this i'm not expecting a design change in the next version of osx

 

[KRBM]

It's amazing how fast you are

 

[LordQ]

Not live for Windows yet.

 

[BeSweeet]

Today was more exciting than Apple's March event.

 

[adamjackson]

A nice change but I still cross my fingers in hopes we get a suite of Apple applications that each have their own function

iBooks
Movies
Shows
Apple Music
iTunes (local music & podcasts)

 

[mikes63737]

Running a backup first...

In all seriousness... good to see they're going for simplicity. Hopefully it helps.

 

[forerunnerg34]

Today was more exciting than Apple's March event.

Exactly!!

 

[chrismail627]

iTunes needs all the help it can get. Hopefully this is a start.

Edit: Now that I've downloaded it I must say that it is a welcome improvement. Glad to see Apple trying to fix the mess iTunes has been for a while.

 

[nfl46]

Progress.

 

[besler3035]

Progress...sure. But I want the sidebar to be there throughout ALL of iTunes' Music functions. When you're in the New section, the For You section, etc.

Also, what's with the fugly AirPlay and Up Next buttons?

Here's to hoping iTunes 13 seriously steps up its game.

 

[TMRJIJ]

...but, but, but I like my current Media Picker....

 

[alphaod]

I don't like these constant "tweaks"; just makes it harder to use the software since you have to get used to it again.

 

[anshuvorty]

Still no Windows version...grr...

 

[DMaki650]

Still no Windows version...grr...

It'll come, we Windows users always get iTunes last. I think with 12.3 it literally took a few hours for us to get it.

 

[adamjackson]

I love OS Update Day:

Now, to do my Apple Watch. It was funny trying to find a camera w/ my devices out of commission. GoPro to the rescue.

 

[S.B.G]

Nice to have the sidebar again.

 

[Chupa Chupa]

I'm going to be optimistic and say this is a good sign it was released now and not part of WWDC's OS X 10.12 presentation. iTunes needs an overhaul... it needed one after the last overhaul. But I'd rather Apple focus on the core OSes, if that is what this release means.

 

[Michaelgtrusa]

Mac update day.

 

[naeS1Sean]

I love OS Update Day:

Now, to do my Apple Watch. It was funny trying to find a camera w/ my devices out of commission. GoPro to the rescue.

I like your desk.

 

[Juicy Box]

I am going to wait to update. See how it works for everyone else first.

 

[macfan57]

Who cares? I stopped using iTunes a couple of years ago when it "lost" a 300+ collections of CDs I'd ripped to my Mac.

Apple today released iTunes 12.4, bringing some minor design tweaks and important bug fixes to its media software. iTunes 12.4 comes seven months after the launch of iTunes 12.3, which was released to the public in September, and nearly two months after the last minor iTunes update.

iTunes 12.4 includes a redesigned interface that's designed to be simpler, with the reintroduction of a sidebar for easier navigation and a revamped media picker, as was shared by MacRumors earlier this month.

Today's update may also include safeguards to protect users from an issue that could cause music stored in iTunes to be deleted. The deletion problem affected a small number of users and while Apple was not able to recreate the bug, the company promised "additional safeguards."

The iTunes 12.4 update can be downloaded through the Software Update mechanism in the Mac App Store. Full release notes are below.Apple is working on OS X 10.12, set to be unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June. iOS 10 is rumored to be gaining Apple Music changes, and it's possible OS X 10.12 will bring additional design tweaks to iTunes for a more streamlined Apple Music interface.

Article Link: Apple Releases iTunes 12.4 With Design Tweaks

 

[alexcanton]

Ffs what have they done to the media picker. Now it takes two clicks to switch between categories. How are Apple being so useless?

 

[Baerok]

The new version is way smoother than ever before on my MBA 13,3' (2013).

 

[Thunderhawks]

A nice change but I still cross my fingers in hopes we get a suite of Apple applications that each have their own function

iBooks
Movies
Shows
Apple Music
iTunes (local music & podcasts)

This is the only thing that makes sense!

Why can Apple not see that?