What Is iTunes and How Does It Work?

Sooner or later, every iPhone or iPad user understands why iTunes app is a necessity.

20:04 13 February 2018

It is, of course, possible to 'live' without iTunes, but if you need to upload some kind of information to your gadget, then you're unlikely to do so without iTunes.

 

The application is specifically designed for Mac devices and allows you to listen to music and view video files as a regular user. It seems there is nothing else special in iTunes. However, in fact, it isn’t so.

This program can synchronise any files recorded on mobile devices. Nowadays, there are many websites on the Internet where you can perform iTunes portable download and enjoy the music. So there will be no problems with the search for the program.

 

Functional Set Applications

 

iTunes lets you quickly upload videos, music, photos, books, and any other media files to your device. The program has one more unique feature in comparison with its analogs; it provides an opportunity to visit the App Store and make purchases of liked applications through your computer. This program is developed by Apple, so you can download iTunes for free and immediately start downloading any files to your mobile device.

 

How to Use This Application?

After downloading the program, you need to install it on your machine/ device. Then you need to login to the mobile device account, which will allow you to use the program. Today, Apple together with other large companies producing computer and mobile technology and software is working on creating new applications that would make the use of all devices even more convenient. Large sums of money are spent on development and deployment, which allows all users to download iTunes absolutely free of charge.

 

Step 1. Installation and first startup

To get started with iTunes, you need to go to the Apple site and download the program. Next, you need to open it and login by entering the data obtained when registering Apple ID. Now let's adjust the application to yourself a little:

 

●To display the side menu, press the Ctrl + S key combination;

●To display the top menu, press Ctrl + B.

 

From the top menu, find the item “Settings > Sources” and tick the media that you will need.

 

Step 2. Filling in the Media Library

To fill in the library, you must select an item that interests you, for example, music, and drag the files you need into the window that appears. As a result, they will be added to the database. To upload iTunes files to iPhone, you need to synchronize them. To do this, click on the iPhone icon in the program and the “Sync” button. In the process, you will be prompted to choose the type of synchronization: the entire library or selected files/ folders.

Step 3. App Store

App Store is the official online store where you can buy music, movies, apps and more. You have access to it directly from iTunes. In App Store you can buy programs, games, applications and download them for free, for example, Skype, Viber, mobile versions of applications for Facebook, YouTube, etc.

 

Conclusion

iTunes has a lot of features that you can definitely benefit from. We hope that after reading this post, you will become aware of what iTunes is and how to use it. Enjoy your favorite music, video, and media you like!