Is that it? Apple’s iTunes redesign under fire for not going far enough (but it HAS fixed the bug that deleted user's music)

Apple's iTunes software has constantly come under fire about being difficult to navigate and complex to use.

However, Apple claims a new version gives it ‘a simpler design’ - although internet users seem to disagree. 

It reintroduces the forgotten sidebar, adding even more menus for users to navigate.

Apple's iTunes software has constantly come under fire about being difficult to navigate and complex to use. However, Apple claims a new version gives it ‘a simpler design’ - although internet users seem to disagree. It reintroduces the forgotten sidebar, adding even more menus for users to navigate 

Numerous iTunes users have voiced their frustrations about the music application since it was released in 2001 -  from not being able to customize the interface to confusing menus.

Although the latest version may not fix every complaint, it does rectify some of the issues.

 The update tweaked the application’s interface, resurrected the sidebar menu and made switching between content much easier.

But the main event in the release was the fix that addresses hundreds of music files being deleted from users’ computers – without their permission.

The sidebar was a staple of the previous iTunes versions and users can again edit playlist, drag and drop songs to build playlists and hide or expand areas of the menu.

Apple has also added an enhanced Media Picker to the sidebar, making it easier to switch between different media, reports Apple Insider.

This feature lets you jump from music to videos to podcasts, TV shows and more.

Both the sidebar and Media Picker can now be customized to fit the user's preferences.  

The sidebar lets users edit playlist, drag and drop songs to build playlists and hide or expand areas of the menu. Apple has also added an enhanced Media Picker to the sidebar to switch between different media

Although new features make it easier to switch between media and quickly navigate through the app, it seems the revamped version is adding more menus that could make it the process more confusing.

Another blast from the past is the return of the ‘Back’ and ‘Forward’ buttons that are used for libraries and Apple’s online stores and services.

One issue that is still lingering is the location of Apple Music, as there is no set menu item for the new service. 

The latest version displays pieces of your Apple Music on different tabs like ‘For You’, ‘New' 'Connect' and 'My Music’, reportsEngadget.

A number of iTunes users have recently reported local files being deleted from their hard drives, with one unfortunate user claiming to have lost more than 120GB of music after the application deleted them.

And in theory, this new release is said to solve the problem.

The tech giant has stuck to its promises, as it acknowledge this issue last week and said an iTunes update would be out early this week.

In addition to the 12.4, on Monday OS X 10.11.5 hit the public that is said address bug fixes, performance improvements and the elimination of a range of security vulnerabilities.

Another theory that has been floating around about iTunes is a claim that the tech giant is looking to scrap music downloads, but has been refuted by Apple.

Outside sources claimed the firm could shut down music downloads within two years or alternately the 'next three to four' - but Apple told Dailymail.com the rumors are 'not true'.

The article published by Digital Music News suggested Apple has already decided the fate of music downloads, as their anonymous sources 'indicated that a range of shutdown timetables are being considered by Apple'.

One source even went so far to say, 'if he were alive, Jobs would have killed it'.

One issue that is still lingering is the location of Apple Music, as there is no set menu item for the new service. The latest version now displays pieces of you Apple Music on different tabs like ‘For You’, ‘New and Connect in iTunes’

Apple spokesman Tom Neumayr responded to DailyMail.com's inquiry about the recent story, saying: 'I will confirm that the story that said 'Apple will abandon music downloads in the next two years' is not true'.

Although the latest report may be exaggerating, it does raise questions about the future of music downloads - especially when the future points to streaming.