We literally just posted about the iTunes version required to run Apple Music not being available yet, but it looks like it’s currently available as part of a system update in the Mac App Store.
Hey, thanks a lot, Apple.
The 1.26GB download also includes an update to OS X, bringing it up to version 10.10.4.
Apple Music users were a little frustrated this morning when they downloaded iOS 8.4 to their iPhones and iPads to obtain the new music platform and then found themselves unable to run it on their desktop computers, but it looks like that isn’t a problem any longer. After the update, you should be able to access all of Apple Music’s functionality on any Apple device that can run it.
The launch in general has gone pretty smoothly; we’re noticing a few hiccups like some genres missing from the setup, but this slight lack of functionality was our main gripe. Now that that’s all taken care of, we’re not sure what the Internet is going to complain about.
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24 responses to “On second thought, you can download iTunes 12.2 right now”
What about Apple Music for iOS 9 beta 2? It’s not working
New iOS 9 beta coming early next week, according to Eddy Cue.
Still says: This version of iTunes (12.1.2) is the current version.
Servers are taking a hit.
Go ahead and try it now
The dysfunctionality of iPhoto and Photo’s will most likely be cloned into Apple Music. I don’t want to rent music, i already own a large library and don’t ever listen to current pop music. This new iteration is not for me. I don’t want it but I’ll have to use it just like Photo’s which really sucks.
No, you don’t have to run Photos and lose your image organization and metadata. I’m still using iPhoto.
I am also, but the automaticity of iPhoto within OS X will be lost eventually when they finally get Photo’s to talk to Mail.
Oh sanford, you *don’t* have to use Photos (btw, try doing a search for “help” for a product with a unique name like “photos”!!!)!
iPhoto should still be in your applications folder and should still work fine. “Photos” lasted about ten minutes on my computer.
Gee thanks Lance. Since I already know that, i thank you for your help anyway?
1. Maybe if you wrote more clearly that you knew that iPhoto was still available for use, I wouldn’t have …
2. … wasted time out of my life to help you, a total stranger, who …
3 … obviously just wants to start an argument rather than contribute to a discussion or just be grateful that someone, anyone, on this planet still communicates with you, so …
4. … I don’t expect a “thank you” because you would have freely offered it instead of asking me if you needed to do it.
So yeah, I don’t want a “thank you” from you.
Dick.
You have too much time on your hands. Try a different tactic.
Sick, iTunes is so smooth and quick after this upgrade. And Apple Music loves the desktop, looks great and interfaces great! Beats1 has already had me discovering new music and loving doing it. Big up, impressed so far.
Tried Beats one twice it stinks. People actually like that ?
Stinks? What did you not like?
The music and the DJ’s
Yes, I heard that a DJ was talking over the music. Tut tut. It’s better if the DJ is also a music fan.
Someone knows if the 3 months free trial starts from now or from the moment you sign in to Apple Music? Thank you.
I wonder why it wasn’t included in the Yosemite update that was available earlier.
Everybody, better have a backup of your iTunes library before turning on Apple Music!
I just did it and iTunes totally messed some 10% of my albums – songs were in wrong albums – if different artists! Total mess! I had to restore my whole library from backup.
Did you sign up for the Apple Music trial?
Might have been iCloud Music Library trying to match your songs to the iTunes store.
Yes, it was!
Duh, you’re so smart.
another fine download, this time its my podcasts that have stopped working – how do they keep coming up with new ways to break this app?