What is happening with iTunes?

For some time now I have not been able to sample many of the new songs on iTunes, on my desktop. They just don't play. Now today there's a promotion for "Jazz Albums at a Great Price" and there are no jazz albums listed... they're all pop albums! It is really getting annoying. Is Apple neglecting iTunes on purpose to make people switch to Apple Music or what?

iMac 27″ 5K, macOS 13.6

Posted on Oct 13, 2023 12:55 PM

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javaliga

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Oct 13, 2023 05:38 PM in response to Nick B

You are not alone:

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