Apple on Monday released iTunes 12.4 to the general public. The update brings a number of interface and navigation tweaks, as well as bug fixes. The update is available via the “Update” tab in the Mac App Store, and it should also be available via download from the Apple website very soon.
Today’s update brings the much-rumored redesigned interface that is designed to be simpler to navigate, and reintroduces the sidebar for easier navigation. A revamped media picker is also part of the update.
It isn’t known at this time whether the update includes a fix for the bug that was causing personal music files to be deleted. While the issue is said to have affected only a small number of users, and Apple was unable to recreate the bug, the company had promised a fix.
Full release notes for the iTunes 12.4 Update.
Now enjoy all of your music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, and more in a simpler design.
Navigation. Now you can use Back and Forward buttons as you navigate between your Library, Apple Music, iTunes Store, and more.
Media Picker. Easily switch between Music, Movies, TV shows and more–and Edit to choose just the items you want.
Library and Playlists. Use Sidebar to view your Library in new ways. Drag and drop songs to easily add them to Playlists. And Edit Sidebar to show only your favorite views.
Menus. Menus in iTuns are now simpler and easier to use. Use the View menu to customize your Library or try context menus to act on specific items.
