What Happened to the iTunes Music Library After macOS Catalina?

Learn how iTunes music library content was integrated into Apple Music, Podcasts, and TV apps with macOS Catalina for a streamlined experience.

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The iTunes music library was integrated into Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple TV with the release of macOS Catalina in 2019. All your music, playlists, and purchased content from iTunes are now accessible through these individual apps, ensuring a more streamlined and focused user experience.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Where did my iTunes music library go in macOS Catalina? With the release of macOS Catalina, the iTunes music library was split and integrated into three separate apps: Apple Music for your music, Apple Podcasts for your podcasts, and Apple TV for movies and TV shows.
  2. Can I still access my purchased iTunes content after macOS Catalina? Yes, all your purchased content from iTunes remains accessible but is now organized within the respective apps—Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple TV—providing a streamlined user experience.
  3. Why did Apple replace iTunes with separate apps in macOS Catalina? Apple replaced iTunes with dedicated apps to simplify media management, improve performance, and create more focused apps for music, podcasts, and TV content.

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