Apple Music and Apple TV are now on Windows 11, but with some catches

Date:
Thu, 12 Jan 2023 15:10:35 +0000

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Preview versions of Apples Music and TV apps have landed, but you might want to wait a little longer before you download them.

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In late 2022, Microsoft announced that Apple Music and Apple TV apps will
soon be launching on Windows. The good news is, theyre finally here. Windows users no longer need to rely on the outdated iTunes for Windows app, or the web versions of Apple Music or Apple TV+.

The bad news is theyre preview versions. This means theyre in an early, beta release stage and may not work as smoothly as they're meant to yet and so appear to be missing a few features. You can download them right now, but
most users will be met with a warning that notifies them iTunes will no
longer work and other features may not be fully-functioning. Youll also run the risk of losing some content too, such as your podcasts or audiobooks.

In particular, the Apple TV app seems to be missing Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support, though regular 4K HDR is available. Dolby Atmos sound doesn't appear to work in either app, though lossless audio support seems to be fine in the Apple Music app. Losing both Vision and Atmos is a shame for anyone with a TV connected to their PC, but maybe won't be such a problem for anyone watching on just a regular PC monitor with wireless headphones .

A few other features aren't here either, such as the lyrics option in Apple Music. Apple declined to comment about whether these features would be added later but as we mentioned above, these are just in beta, so it's entirely possible they'll appear later. Apple Music on Windows includes lossless support, so it's a great option for audiophiles. (Image credit: Microsoft / Apple)

As well as Apple Music and Apple TV, theres also a preview version of a new app called Apple Devices. This allows you to manage and sync content across multiple Apple products on Windows, a necessary addition considering youd
have relied on iTunes to do this in the past. According to MacRumors , this app is also interesting because it appears to contain some references to Apples upcoming mixed reality headset.

If you want to try the preview versions of the Apple Music, Apple TV and
Apple Devices apps, you can click the links below: Apple TV app for Windows
11 Apple Music app for Windows 11 Apple Devices app for Windows 11

We dont expect youll experience major difficulties with these preview versions, but if you'd rather not risk losing content or features
temporarily, then play it safe and wait until stable versions of the apps arrive especially if you rely on podcasts and audiobooks to get you through the day.

Once the new apps are up and running properly, theyll bring a much more streamlined experience to Windows users who use Apple services. The Apple TV app will provide users with access to TV+ subscription content, as well as other Apple TV channels, like Paramount+ and Showtime. Youll also still be able to access any rented or purchased content from within the app, too.

With the Apple Music app youll be able to access Apple Music, as well as your music library. But this is where that new Apple Devices app comes in, which youll need in order to sync your media with iPhone or iPad over a cable.



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