Must I upgrade my mac to upgrade itunes?

[iMore Question]

To synch my new 5s to my mac 10.6.8 I seem to need itunes 12.1 - BUT, 10.6 won't upgrade itune's newest version 12.1 -- Am I being forced to upgrade my computer AGAIN just to synch my new phone? I have itunes 11.4 and it will not synch my phone. I'm not computer literate so I'm only understanding what I am reading by following iphone's synch instructions. Thanks for confirming my fears or explaining any other options for me.

 

[kch50428]

It's the way of the computer world... Updates are necessary.

 

[Just_Me_D]

In regard to your Mac, you will either have to upgrade the OS X version or get a newer model since iTunes 12.1 requires OS X 10.7.5 or later.

 

[hearmeoutx]

There is always going to be a comparability issue when it comes to iTunes and other applications and the operating system you are running. I find computer upgrades to be a necessary thing. They usually make the computer less vulnerable and fix bugs that make the computer not run at its best. I don't mind updating my computer often, to me it means Apple is continuing to work on an already stunning operating system.


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[lisab223]

I just installed this 10.6 a couple months ago to resolve a similar problem. - Wish I'd been warned then; I wouldn't have wasted my money. Thank you, all for your quick replies.