I used to think iTunes and the iPod app (predecessor to the Music app) were simple, easy-to-use and powerful. They felt 'organic' and fit in with my music listening habits. They enabled me to get the most out of my library. The user interfaces were intuitive and consistent.
I upgraded to the iPhone6S over two years ago, only to discover that iTunes and the new Music app were totally different. Fair enough, i thought i'd give Apple the benefit of the doubt (assuming I'd eventually get used to the new interfaces), but after over two years, I find myself still frustrated with the Music app (for example... how intuitive was it to find the 'repeat' button?). I used to lug around my iPhone3GS with considerably less storage, as an iPod because I preferred the iPod app on there.
iTunes has become a jumbled mess as well. I suspect that Apple Music, and the streaming stuff Apple is trying to do has also added an unnecessary layer of complexity.
It's hard to image that Apple managed to mess up these applications(which they had done right in the past) to the point where I find myself looking for a secondary music-only device.
Since I do most of my listening on-the-go and have to interact(begrudgingly) with it daily, my vote goes to the Music app as being the worse of the two.
/end rant
I upgraded to the iPhone6S over two years ago, only to discover that iTunes and the new Music app were totally different. Fair enough, i thought i'd give Apple the benefit of the doubt (assuming I'd eventually get used to the new interfaces), but after over two years, I find myself still frustrated with the Music app (for example... how intuitive was it to find the 'repeat' button?). I used to lug around my iPhone3GS with considerably less storage, as an iPod because I preferred the iPod app on there.
iTunes has become a jumbled mess as well. I suspect that Apple Music, and the streaming stuff Apple is trying to do has also added an unnecessary layer of complexity.
It's hard to image that Apple managed to mess up these applications(which they had done right in the past) to the point where I find myself looking for a secondary music-only device.
Since I do most of my listening on-the-go and have to interact(begrudgingly) with it daily, my vote goes to the Music app as being the worse of the two.
/end rant
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