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# Apple Unveils iTunes 12: Major Redesign, New Features
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/apple-unveils-itunes-12-major-redesign-new-features/
- Published: 2014-10-17T10:30:00.000Z
- Updated: 2014-10-17T10:30:00.000Z
- Description: It's been almost 2 years since Apple released iTunes 11, so expectations were high for the unveiling of iTunes 12. While there are some major changes, users won't find anything. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2014/10/apple-unveils-itunes-12-major-redesign-new-features.html]
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Music Tech, Streaming, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:38

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It's been almost 2 years since Apple released iTunes 11, so expectations were high for the unveiling of **iTunes 12**. While there are some **major changes**, users won't find anything radical in iTunes 12, but its all wrapped in a **redesigned package** that more closely resembles Apple's current design sensibilities. the release coincides with the debut of Apple's OS X 10.10 Yosemite.

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iTunes 12 has a sleek new look and seems fatser and easier to use. Users will find playlisting simpler and its much easier to switch between browsing a music library and to the iTunes Store. A new Recents view makes it easy to access the media that has just been purchased or recently played.

Family Sharing, so family members can now browse and download each other’s iTunes, iBooks or Mac App Store purchases has been added.