Question on using a different Apple ID for iTunes

I have an established iTunes account that I used to download music, and purchase apps. My question is this: I recently purchased MobileMe. So I now want to use my MobileMe account with iTunes. But what will happen to my current songs, apps, etc, that I have used under my older iTunes account? Do I simply just logout from the older account and then login using the new MobileMe ID? Do I have to delete my apps from my iPhone? I know its kinda general. But any ideas would help. Thanks.

I am having a similar problem. I recently upgraded from an iPhone 4 to a 5S. I set up my new phone with a different Apple ID than the one I used on the old phone. I originally bypassed setting up iCloud and everything worked fine until I upgraded to the 8.0.2 OS. Suddenly, I was being asked for a password to an Apple ID that I don't remember setting up. I am pretty sure that I set up an iCloud account with this ID but have forgotten the password. Also, whenever I go through the process of trying to change the password my birth date is not recognized which means according to this ID I don't exist. The Apple ID I set up for the new phone works for the Apple Store and I am able to download upgrades and apps. However, whenever I reboot my phone I am prompted for the password I don't recognize to sign into iCloud. Then, when I hit cancel a message appears saying that "photos for the iCloud account "iCloud" cannot be accessed. Review your account information in Settings."  When I press on Settings I receive the prompt again for the password. The ID I don't recognize is an @iCloud.com which suggests I must have tried to set up an iCloud account with a different ID and have forgotten the password.

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