Apple Releases iTunes 12.12.8 for Windows

[MacRumors]

Apple today released an iTunes 12.12.8 update for Windows, with the software introducing security improvements and "support for new devices." This is the first update to iTunes since iTunes 12.12.7, which came out in December 2022.

The "new devices" that Apple mentions in the launch notes for the update likely pertain to the HomePod, which was released in January 2023. Apple at the time also introduced new 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models and refreshed versions of the Mac mini.

iTunes for Windows can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store or from Apple's website.

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[ZircoBen]

So glad that Apple is prioritizing Windows users for positive experiences with their services. 👌

 

[Ctrlos]

I can honestly say I never thought id see the day when Apple prioritise Windows over OSX. I really miss iTunes on the Mac and dislike the separate apps and finder based management.

People like to knock it as a media management platform but honestly I cannot think of anything better. What else AM I supposed to use? Winamp? Songbird?!

 

[ackmondual]

Hmm, I'd be interested in this if I were still using my iPod Classic. Still have it, so it's not out of the question. Hopefully, iTunes doesn't have to eat up a GB or something like that is all.

I can honestly say I never thought id see the day when Apple prioritise Windows over OSX. I really miss iTunes on the Mac and dislike the separate apps and finder based management.

People like to knock it as a media management platform but honestly I cannot think of anything better. What else AM I supposed to use? Winamp? Songbird?!

I still use Winamp (2.8.1) to play songs.

 

[jimimac71]

iTunes is still a simple yet functional tool for ripping CDs.

 

[jimimac71]

I still use Winamp (2.8.1) to play songs.

AIMP is my favorite as it employs analog VU meters.
It can also transcode CDs but iTunes is more reliable.

 

[bradman83]

iTunes is still a simple yet functional tool for ripping CDs.

The Apple Music app on Mac still has the iTunes CD ripping functionality apparently. I haven't tried it but it's still in there.

 

[GMShadow]

A lot of iTunes is still in the back-end of macOS, but all the "it's so bloated!" whining brought about the current mess where it's forked across six different apps now.

 

[ThomasJL]

I miss iTunes for the Mac. Clueless Cook has canceled useful Apple products such as iTunes, AirPort, etc.

 

[tranceking26]

I would love to see this, and full iPod support added to Ventura, even if it's an optional download. I could never get my iPod to work properly with Ventura. Gave up.

 

[blazerunner]

A lot of iTunes is still in the back-end of macOS, but all the "it's so bloated!" whining brought about the current mess where it's forked across six different apps now.

Whining? Those were legitimate complaints. iTunes was hot garbage. I'm surprised it took Apple as long as it did to fix the mess.

 

[Ion-X]

Dear Mr. Cook,

If you love something let it go.

Let iTunes be a (bitter)sweet memory.

 

[femike]

iTunes for Windows is where I have all my music. It works very well. Any new music I get goes straight into iTunes. I don't have a problem with it on Windows at all. It deals with my music and it backs up my iPhone. Don't use macOS anymore as I'm not happy with it, so iTunes for Windows it is.

 

[Mr. Dee]

I use it everyday at work, its how we factory reset iOS devices and prep them to be provisioned.

 

[coffeemilktea]

I'm honestly glad this exists, using the default media player on Windows to manage a music collection is kinda painful. 😅

 

[Insidious]

I used to use iTunes for Windows, but there was a character limit on filenames that was a problem for me as I was managing a very large music library. I switched to Mac and haven't looked back since. I wonder if the character limit is still an issue these days.

 

[phenste]

just saying…great music taste @ whoever took this screenshot 🎶

 

[thejsa]

I would love to see this, and full iPod support added to Ventura, even if it's an optional download. I could never get my iPod to work properly with Ventura. Gave up.

It might be worth trying Retroactive to install an older version of iTunes and seeing if that helps? https://github.com/cormiertyshawn895/Retroactive

 

[eicca]

It might be worth trying Retroactive to install an older version of iTunes and seeing if that helps? https://github.com/cormiertyshawn895/Retroactive

I would love to know if this works for managing an old iPod on Ventura. That’s one major hang up that’s keeping me from moving on from my old Mac Pro and Mojave.

 

[GMShadow]

Whining? Those were legitimate complaints. iTunes was hot garbage. I'm surprised it took Apple as long as it did to fix the mess.

It's not fixed. Spreading the mess around didn't fix anything. Now you have people who get upset their iPod or iPhone won't show up in Music.app because they don't realize it has to be managed in the Finder.

 

[Verified Whiskey]

I use it everyday at work, its how we factory reset iOS devices and prep them to be provisioned.

Could you use Apple Configurator instead?

 

[MallardDuck]

Never thought I'd say this, but I wish we had it back for MacOS. The finder integration is just a mess.

 

[esposimi]

Could you use Apple Configurator instead?

Not available on Windows

 

[Verified Whiskey]

Not available on Windows

What about the iPhone version?

 

[Steve121178]

I miss iTunes for the Mac. Clueless Cook has canceled useful Apple products such as iTunes, AirPort, etc.

Don't understand what you miss about it. The Music, Podcast & TV apps are all great and work as intended.

Music does need a revamp across all Apple platforms but even in its current state its still a trillion times better than what iTunes was.