Apple has launched their much anticipated streaming service today and a lot of people are wondering how it stacks up and compares to other services including Rdio and Spotify.
Keeping things simple the company have kept in-line with their very literal naming following the ‘Apple Watch’ has come, you guessed it ‘Apple Music’ but there’s plenty more to it that allows it to proudly wear the apple badge.
Here’s what we know so far outside of news that BBC’s Zane Lowe will be guiding the dance side of things;
1. Pricing
Apple Music comes in at a light $9.99 for standard pricing and $14.99 for a family plan that allows up to six people to gain access.
2. Music
Apple Music boasts access of up to 30 million songs, this is the same as Spotify, Rdio and Google Play Music. Only TIDAL falls ever so slightly short with 25 million tracks.
3. Beats 1
We were wondering what was going on when Zane Lowe decided to ditch BBC Radio 1 for Apples streaming service. All has been revealed that he’ll run ‘Beats 1’ the worlds first 24/7 radio station curated by the man himself alongside Ebro Darden in New York, and Julie Adenuga in London. The idea is to outshine local and mundane radio stations with simply put, the best.
4. Video
Apple Music will be pushing loads of video content and without ads either. Once you’ve paid (there is no freemium) you’re allowed access without any pre or mid-roll, a possible jab at Youtubes current domination on the video segment.
5. Convenience
There are certain perks to having most of the world using your technology, be it the iPhone, iPad or laptops. This means that Apple will simply plug into hardware when their new operating system lands. Much like all of their software and OS goodies comes simplicity that will surely win over fans who just want to listen to music.
6. Android
Android won’t be forgotten but will have to wait a little longer before they can try out Apple Music. This is probably due to two things, exclusives – apple fans always want to be first and secondly, bugs – it’ll give the company a bit of extra time to iron out the kinks and win over the non-fan boys.
7. Indies verse Majors
The Apple Music ad totes itself as a home for all kinds of music, be it the worlds biggest acts or the bedroom producers. If this really plays out and independent acts and labels can gain equal amounts of exposure, it could be a game changer for how music is shared.
As it stands Apple Music sounds great but we won’t know until the actual thing is in our hands to really test it out and see if it’s for us.
Will you be subscribing to Apple Music?
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