Apple Music

Apple Music
Developer(s)Apple Inc.
Initial release30 June 2015 (2015-06-30)
Stable release
4.3.0 (Android), 3.6.1 (iOS) / 1 August 2024 (2024-08-01) (Android), 15 July 2024 (2024-07-15) (iOS)
Preview release
4.4.0 (Android) / 25 September 2024 (2024-09-25)
Operating systemiOS, iPadOS, macOS, Windows, Android
PlatformiPhone, iPad, Mac, PC, Apple Watch, HomePod, CarPlay, Android
Included withiOS, macOS
PredecessorBeats Music
Size~100-200 MB (varies by platform)
Available in40+ languages
TypeMusic streaming
LicenseProprietary software
Websitemusic.apple.com/us

Apple Music (Music on iOS) is a music streaming service from Apple Inc. Apple Music was created in 2015.[1][2]

It features top artists like Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Alan Walker, Justin Bieber, and many others.

In the iOS 18.1 beta 6 update, Apple Music has a few new features, including an integration with TikTok that allows users to share their favorite songs.[3]

History

Apple Music was launched on June 30, 2015, initially available only on iOS devices. An Android version was released in November 2015. In 2016, iOS 10 had major redesigns which gave apple music some new features. These features include a black-and-white user interface, customizable font sizes, and a movable slider that adjusts the volume of the vocal track, enabling users to raise or lower it for karaoke purposes. In 2019, Apple added a 'For You' tab that provided personalized recommendations.

Apple Music Classical

Apple Music Classical launched in 2024. It is designed for classical music. It works on iOS 15.4 or later,[4] and Android 9 or later.[5] Apple Music Classical has millions of classical songs.[6][7]

References

  1. updated, Becca Caddy last (2022-02-11). "Apple Music review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  2. "Apple Music gets Android app". BBC News. 2015-11-11. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  3. Espósito, Filipe (2024-10-07). "Apple Music gets new sharing integration with TikTok in iOS 18.1". 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2024-10-10.
  4. Peters, Jay (2023-03-28). "Apple Music Classical is now available from the App Store". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  5. Roth, Emma (2023-05-30). "Apple's classical music app is now available on Android". The Verge. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  6. Mark Wilson (2023-03-28). "Apple Music Classical release date, price, and everything you need to know". TechRadar. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  7. Hall, Parker. "Apple's New Classical Music App Ignores Most of the World". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2024-11-06.

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