iTunes for Android
iTunes is a music application that was created by Apple. It consists of a media player and a library. Users connect to the iTunes store to buy songs, movies, and videos that they desire to play on their Apple devices. The iTunes application is still one of the most popular applications on the market. However, some users have chosen to move into devices that have the Android operating system. Since the growing popularity of the Android devices back in 2010, users have been looking for ways to keep their iTunes music and make it play on their Androids.
Types of iTunes Android Programs
There are two primary types of iTunes programs for Androids. The first type is a syncing application that integrates a person’s iTunes library to the Android device with the click of a button. Some applications will transfer the entire library of songs while others will allow the user to select a specific playlist to transfer. The only negative side to using one of these applications is that it will not synchronize DRM protected tracks. To make DRM protected tracks transferable, the user would have to find another application to remove the protection and check the laws regarding such.
A wireless sync application allows the user to transfer files from iTunes to an Android device via wireless outlet such as Wi-Fi. This type of program allows the transference of songs, videos, and podcasts all over a wireless network. The process may take a while but it definitely works.
Another type of iTunes Android application is a remote application. This type of application is not for syncing iTunes songs to the Android. It is more of a wireless control application for using iTunes. For example, someone with this application would have a laptop or desktop computer and want to play iTunes from there remotely. This type of application will allow for such.
Getting iTunes Android Application
There is a multitude of iTunes to Android applications available. Some are available in the market while others may require quite a bit of research to find. The safest place to get applications for an Android is the play store. However, some third party developers offer applications that may be as good as the one in the play store.
Applications for iTunes and Android synchronization have varied prices from free to approximately $4.99. The way the user downloads the application depends on where he or she obtains it.
A user can search the play store from an Android phone or tablet using the terms “iTunes Android”. The search will create a list of applications that can help put iTunes songs on an Android device. The user will want to read the ratings, comments, and specifications of the program to check for compatibility and functionality. The Android market is an open source market, which means anyone can develop an application or make changes to an existing one. While this is excellent for variety, it could sometimes be dangerous or ineffective for functionality. Reading reviews and running virus scan is a good protective measure.
Installing an application from the market it as easy as signing into Google and clicking “install.” A person who finds an application outside the market will have to first download the .apk file to his or her computer, then transfer it to the Android device via usb cable, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. The final step is opening the application in file manager and clicking on it to install.
Either way a consumer has to get iTunes to the Android will result in an enhanced overall user experience.
