'Why I hate iTunes'

We all use Apple iTunes, says Farhad Manjoo in Slate. But the current version is awful, and we need a better option. Google seems to be stepping up to the challenge

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Digital music lovers need a new way to manage their files, says Farhad Manjoo in Slate. Apple's iTunes — the software that pretty much everyone uses now — was fine a few years ago, but these days it feels antiquated and "unwieldy." Fortunately, Google seems to be stepping up to fill the void: The company announced last week that it is working on a yet-unnamed music-streaming venture that sounds like it could "change the gadget and entertainment worlds forever." Here's an excerpt:

"Despite its omnipresence, iTunes hasn't aged well. Unlike most Apple products, it's gotten slower and more unwieldy over the years... It wants to be upgraded about twice a month, and it demands constant attention during the process.

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