It's Been 22 Years Since Apple Launched the iTunes Store

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On April 28, 2003, Apple introduced the iTunes Store, its iconic digital marketplace for downloading music.22 years later, most of us don't purchase songs and albums individually anymore, and the iTunes Store doesn't exist as it once did, but played a major role in Apple history.

By 2008, five years after the iTunes Store launched, Apple's iTunes Store was the biggest music vendor in the United States.

In the first 18 hours following the launch of the iTunes Store, Apple sold ~275,000 tracks, with songs priced at $0.99 at the time.

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Author / Journalist: Juli Clover

Category: Technology

Markets: United StatesChinaIndia

Topics: Watch Music Launch Launched Store Models Iphone Itunes Expected Apple Songs

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Published On: 2025-04-28 @ 15:53:31 (1 days ago)

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