It also looks like you won't be able to sync ringtones

Sep 16, 2017 09:53 GMT  ·  By

A few days after unveiling the iPhone 8 lineup and the futuristic iPhone X, Apple released a major update of its popular, cross-platform iTunes music player and organizer app with new features and support for iOS 11.

Each time a new iOS version is being released, Apple pushes a new iTunes update to allow users to sync their devices, and it looks like the latest version, iTunes 12.7, is out for Mac and Windows computers to support syncing of iOS 11 devices, but also adds several interesting features and changes.

Among these, we can mention an updated Apple Music feature that now lets you discover music that your friends listen to or share your playlists by creating a profile via either your existing Facebook or Instagram account, as well as the addition of iTunes U collections to the Apple Podcasts family.

"iTunes U collections are now part of the Apple Podcasts family. Search and explore free educational content produced by leading schools, universities, museums, and cultural institutions all in one place," said Apple on the release notes of iTunes 12.7, which is now available for download for Mac and Windows PCs.

Apple removes support for syncing ringtones and apps

The iTunes 12.7 update appears to be a bit controversial among users, as it looks like Apple now encourages them to use the new App Store that it implemented in the iOS 11 operating system for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices if they want to sync apps or ringtones that they already bought.

In other words, iTunes no longer allows you to sync your iOS apps or ringtones on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch device from your Mac or Windows PC, as Apple has removed the iOS App Store feature from iTunes. However, it would appear that you can still drag and drop your custom ringtones to your device in iTunes.

iOS 11 will be released officially next week, on September 19, and it will support iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6S, and iPhone 7 devices, as well as the recently unveiled iPhone 8 and iPhone X models. iOS 11 is a recommended update for all iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users whoes devices are still supported.