At the end of last year, Apple and Microsoft started the “convergence” of their ecosystems: the companies announced the release in the near future of Apple Music and Apple TV applications for Windows. Then photos from iCloud received integration with the Windows Photos system application, and the beta version of Apple Music became available for Xbox.

And now preview versions have appeared in the Microsoft Store Apple TV, Apple Music and Apple Devices.

Apple Music for Windows has almost the same design as for Mac, the interface of Apple TV is slightly different, but in general it has the same functionality. Both applications require a subscription to the respective Apple services.

Apple Devices is a utility that should replace iTunes in managing mobile devices on iOS and iPadOS. With its help, you can make a backup copy of devices, update their software and restore in case of any failure.

It is worth noting that installing them will block iTunes from working, canceling access to Apple podcasts and other functionality not available in the new programs.