Apple Music
The biggest announcement coming out of today’s WWDC was what Apple would be doing with Apple Music. They are trying to revolutionize how people listen to music and compete with the Spotify’s of the world. Jimmy Iovine argues that there are too many services for how fans want to connect with their favorite artists and Apple Music will bring that all together.
Apple Music will have everything from the iTunes library still in tact. The millions of songs in iTunes will be on demand. Plus, you’ll get recommendations for albums and playlists from experts. You’ll be able to discover artists and albums every week, and get playlists for every activity.
Plus, they are introducing Beats 1. The global 24/7 radio station with DJ’s like Zane Lowe.
When you first launch Apple Music, it’ll ask you the genres and artists you like and it gives you information like playlists to your liking based on what you chose and the music you have downloaded from iTunes. The app will include top charts with the songs and videos all ad-free. Artists will also be able to upload songs, photos and behind-the-scenes footage on Apple Music to give fans direct access to what they’re up to.
This function will also be available for unsigned artists as well.
Siri will also be integrated with Apple Music, with the option of playing songs from a certain year, the songs at the top of the charts or even tracks from movie soundtracks when you search.
Apple Music will be $9.99 and $14.99 for families up to 6 people.