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. |
References
- ^ “Apple Devices – Free download and install on Windows”. Microsoft Store. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
- ^ “Apple Devices”. Microsoft Store.
- ^ 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.