I just heard that Apple has effectively killed iTunes for windows. They will no longer supply updates of any sort. Which means if I have MP3 music there’s no realistic way for me to put that onto my iPhone.

Now what I’m trying to figure out is if I got a new computer right now and I needed to install a piece of software to move my MP3’s onto my phone (on the basis I got a new phone) Could I download the iTunes software.?

Is iTunes even still downloadable?

If iTunes is not downloadable, how would I move music which I legally own onto my phone?

I would prefer to stay with an iPhone. So I guess the questions are about the iPhone.

My understanding is I could use Apple Music and sync my music archive from my computer onto my phone through Apple Music. But the problem is then have to keep paying Apple Music subscription, which is stupid since I already own the music.

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    Didn’t realize you could music onto the phone in that manner. Will look into it

    Edit when you say the files app do you mean windows Explorer?

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      No, I meant the Files app on the phone. It can browse Windows fileshares on the same WiFi network.

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      Yes, windows file explorer works. You’ll plug your phone in via USB and treat it like a thumb drive, moving files back and forth.

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        Cool didn’t know that. Thank you

        And Apple Music will play the songs and see the song info (artist song name etc?)

        I do not have a subscription to Apple Music