Apple Music and Podcasts apps could be on the way to the Microsoft Store
Apple could soon release two more apps to the Microsoft Store.
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What you need to know
Apple is reportedly working on new Music and Podcasts apps that will arrive on the Microsoft Store. A new report from9to5Mac(via iMore) states that Apple could release the new Music and Podcasts apps to the Microsoft Store later this year. It’s unclear at this point if the new apps will arrive on Windows 10 or only on the Xbox platform. TheApple TV appis only on theXboxplatform.
Apple discontinued iTunes for macOS with the Catalina update in 2019. The company still has an iTunes app on Windows, but it hasn’t received new features in quite some time. This leads 9to5Mac to speculate that the new Music and Podcasts apps could also ship to Windows PCs, though nothing is confirmed at this point.
Apple started hiring new engineers to work on media apps for Windows back in 2019. That effort has already led to the Apple TV app on Xbox and appears like it is about to bear more fruit.
Apple Music and Apple Podcasts apps would certainly be welcome on the Xbox and Windows platforms. While there isn’t support for Apple Music on the Xbox platform at the moment, you can use a third-party app. We have a guide onhow to use Apple Music on Xbox Oneif you don’t want to wait to see if Apple releases new apps to the Microsoft Store.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
