Apple expected to close iTunes after 18 years
by Lanre Bakare from Technology | The Guardian on (#4GBHX)
Tim Cook will announce separate apps for music, TV and podcasts, according to reports
It was once heralded as a possible saviour of the music industry in the digital age, famously annoyed fans by forcing a U2 album on them, and its 20,699-word terms and conditions have even inspired a graphic novel, but now Apple is to replace its iTunes download service.
According to a report by Bloomberg, the tech company will announce that three separate apps for music, TV and podcasts will supersede iTunes, as Apple seeks to reposition itself as an entertainment service rather than a hardware company powered by products such as the iPhone.
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