Software:Apple Devices
| Developer(s) | Apple Inc. |
|---|---|
| Initial release | September 20, 2022 |
| Stable release | 2.1[1]
/ May 1, 2025 |
| Operating system | Windows 11 and Windows 10 22H2 and |
| Platform | Windows |
| Size | 455.7 MB |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | support |
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". https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9np83lwlpz9k.
- ↑ "Apple Devices". https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9np83lwlpz9k.
- ↑ Whitney, Lance (February 8, 2024). "Goodbye, iTunes: Apple officially releases replacement media apps for Windows". https://www.zdnet.com/article/goodbye-itunes-apple-officially-releases-replacement-media-apps-for-windows/.
- ↑ Carman, Ashley (2019-06-03). "Apple breaks up iTunes, creates separate Podcasts, TV, and Music apps for macOS" (in en). https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/3/18647182/apple-itunes-podcasts-music-tv-mac-os-wwdc-2019.
- ↑ "iTunes is dead. Here's how to back up and sync your iPhone in MacOS Catalina" (in en). https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/itunes-is-dead-heres-how-to-back-up-and-sync-your-iphone-in-macos-catalina/.
- ↑ "What is apple application support? - Apple Community". https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3533787?sortBy=best.
- ↑ "Restart the Apple Mobile Device Service (AMDS) on Windows" (in en). https://support.apple.com/en-us/102347.
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