Apple Devices
| Apple Devices | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
| Initial release | September 20, 2022 |
| Stable release | 2.1[1]
/ May 1, 2025 |
| Operating system | Windows 11 and Windows 10 22H2 and |
| Platform | Windows |
| Size | 455.7 MB |
| License | Freeware |
Apple Devices is a Windows application for managing iOS devices. It was released in February 2024[2] and is part of Apple's split of iTunes into separate apps.[3] The application is distributed through the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 version 22H2 and later and is unique to Windows, because device management functionality is integrated into Finder on macOS.[4]
Similar to the build of iTunes released through the Microsoft Store, Apple Devices utilizes an embedded copy of Apple Application Support,[5] along with its components such as MobileDevice.[6] In contrast to iTunes, which relies on a port of macOS's AppKit to Win32, Apple Devices has been rebuilt using the Windows Runtime and Windows UI Library. It leverages the AMPDevices core frameworks, akin to those employed by Finder.
Version history
| Version | Release date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0.9729.0 | 2023 | Initial preview release. |
| 1.0.27906.0 | 2023 | |
| 1.512.9729.0 | 2023 | |
| 1.768.13825.0 | 2023 | |
| 1.1025.6145.0 | 2023 | |
| 1.1026.8961.0 | 2023 | |
| 1.1027.8449.0 | 2023 | Adds iPhone 15 graphics. |
References
- ^ "Apple Devices - Free download and install on Windows". Microsoft Store. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
- ^ Whitney, Lance (February 8, 2024). "Goodbye, iTunes: Apple officially releases replacement media apps for Windows". ZDNET.
- ^ Carman, Ashley (2019-06-03). "Apple breaks up iTunes, creates separate Podcasts, TV, and Music apps for macOS". The Verge. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
- ^ "iTunes is dead. Here's how to back up and sync your iPhone in MacOS Catalina". CNET. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
- ^ "What is apple application support? - Apple Community". discussions.apple.com. Retrieved 2023-12-17.
- ^ "Restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows". Apple Support. Retrieved 2023-12-17.