Apple makes big push into music streaming

Tech giant Apple has unveiled its Apple Music streaming service – designed to challenge rivals such as Spotify, Google and Amazon
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APPLE MUSIC CATALOGUE More than 30 million songs available for streaming,alongside your own iTunes music library. Service allows content to be downloaded for offline listening

CURATION: “For You” section provides hand-picked playlists based on your personal tastes.“New” lists most popular current music across genres

SIRI INTEGRATION: Ask Apple’sdigital assistant to find music you want to hear, such as songs from specific years or genres

BEATS 1: 24-hour global radiostation hosted by real DJs broadcasting live music and interviews from New York, Los Angeles and London

CONNECT: Artists can share photos and songs with fanswho subscribe, and responddirectly to fans’ comments

AVAILABLE: In 100 countries on June 30 for iOS devices (Android in autumn). After free three-month trial, users pay $9.99 per month, or $14.99 for families (up to six people)
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Sources: Apple, wire agencies

Picture: Apple

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