That means the growing number of Windows tablet users are getting a less-than-ideal iTunes experience - or can't download iTunes at all, if they're using the Surface RT, which doesn't run non-Microsoft desktop software. However you feel about iTunes, its release on the Microsoft Store is better late than never.Windows 8 users can still get iTunes, but they can only use it in 'desktop' mode - the traditional PC interface that works far better with a keyboard and mouse than on a touchscreen. You could argue that iTunes isn't necessary anymore when the App Store, iTunes Store, iCloud, and Apple Music exist, but you'd be surprised at how many people still prefer to backup their iOS devices or manger their music the old-fashioned way. Many critics have urged Apple to redesign it or break it up into several apps. The 17-year-old app has been criticized for becoming bloated (opens in a new tab) as new features are tacked on. Surface Laptop users who didn't take advantage of their free Windows 10 Pro upgrade finally have a way to download and access music and videos they've purchased from iTunes, stream Apple Music, and connect their iOS devices for backup. It's still mostly the full Windows 10 experience, but more secure because users can't install non-approved apps willy-nilly and potentially download a virus or malware.

Windows 10 S was originally pitched as a special version of Windows 10 designed for educational institutions. Credit: screenshot: Raymond wong/mashable Windows 10 S users can finally use iTunes.

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