In June, Apple lifted the lid on macOS Catalina,
one of the biggest releases for the Mac in
years. As we get closer to public release this
September, we thought we’d go hands-on with
some of the most anticipated features to offer
our thoughts, including cross-platform apps, the
removal of iTunes, and SideCar, which allows an
iPad to be used as a second screen...
GOODBYE, iTUNES
macOS upgrades are typically more reserved
than the all-guns-blazing iOS overhauls, but
it was the Mac that took center stage at this
year’s WWDC. One of the biggest talking points
was iTunes - or, at least, the removal of it from
the Mac after more than eighteen years. As
Apple looks to streamline the Mac, it decided
to split up the bloated software and introduce
new Music, Podcasts, and TV apps - built from
the ground up, unifying macOS and iOS.
The Music app reclaims the former iTunes
logo and offers most of the functionality you’d
expect from iTunes in a new-look package.
Fear not: you’re still able to manage the music
you’ve purchased, imported, or ripped, with
files sitting alongside the content downloaded
or added to your library from an Apple Music
subscription. According to the company, Music
has been designed for Apple Music, but it’s
remained loyal to non-subscribers - so relax!
iTunes Music Libraries can be accessed from
the Music app, and any playlists from iTunes
will be automatically imported to the new app.
If you’re an Apple Music subscriber, you’ll see
For You, Browse and Up Next tabs to peruse
Apple Music, but if you prefer to buy songs