iTunes is a digital media platform created by Apple in 2001, serving as a music and video player, library, and online store. It enabled users to purchase and download songs, albums, movies, TV shows, and podcasts, while also managing their media collections. iTunes played a pivotal role in transforming the music industry by popularizing digital downloads and integrating with the iPod. In 2019, Apple began phasing out iTunes in favor of separate apps for Music, TV, and Podcasts.