However, a lot has changed.
Some people dislike the changes Apple made to the iTunes interface and its features.
The answer is no.
Using iTunes is not required.
You have other choices.
Information in this article applies to iPhones and iPads running iOS 12 or iOS 11.
These days, you could use an iPhone or iPad without ever connecting it to a computer.
Open theSettingsapp on your iPhone.
Tapyour nameat the top of the screen.
SelectiCloudfrom the options listed.
Scroll down and tapiCloud Backup
Move the slider next toiCloud Backupto the On/green position.
In some cases, this may require iTunes.
This automatic backup does not back up non-Apple music and other purchases you made elsewhere.
Tap theBooksicon or one of the other many book apps to download books.
iTunes isn’t required for either.
For that, you should probably look elsewhere for an iTunes substitute.
If e-books are your thing, there are plenty of sites fore-books and audiobooks, many of them free.
