Apple Devices is a Windows application created to manage, back up, restore, and sync Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod) directly from a PC.[2] It was released in February 2024[3] and is part of Apple’s split of iTunes into separate apps.[4] 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.[5]
Similar to the build of iTunes released through the Microsoft Store, Apple Devices utilizes an embedded copy of Apple Application Support,[6] along with its components such as MobileDevice.[7] 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.[citation needed] It leverages the AMPDevices core frameworks, akin to those employed by Finder.[citation needed]
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. |
| 1.1028.9986.0 | 2024 | Exits preview, becoming the recommended method for syncing iOS devices on Windows.[citation needed] |
| 1.1030.20993.0 | 2024 | |
| 1.1030.21762.0 | 2024 | |
| 1.1030.22273.0 | 2024 | |
| 1.1031.15873.0 | 2024 | |
| 1.1031.17413.0 | 2024 | |
| 1.1280.38913.0 | 2024 | |
| 1.1280.40963.0 | 2024 | |
| 1.1282.14849.0 | 2024 | |
| 1.1282.15361.0 | 2025 | |
| 2.1 | 2025 | Current stable release. |
References
- ^ “Apple Devices – Free download and install on Windows”. Microsoft Store. Archived from the original on December 16, 2023. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ^ “Apple Devices”. Microsoft Store. Archived from the original on December 16, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ^ Whitney, Lance (February 8, 2024). “Goodbye, iTunes: Apple officially releases replacement media apps for Windows”. ZDNET.
- ^ Carman, Ashley (June 3, 2019). “Apple breaks up iTunes, creates separate Podcasts, TV, and Music apps for macOS”. The Verge. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ “iTunes is dead. Here’s how to back up and sync your iPhone in MacOS Catalina”. CNET. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ “What is apple application support? – Apple Community”. discussions.apple.com. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ “Restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows”. Apple Support. Retrieved December 17, 2023.