
And just like that, Apple is set to change everything again.
Given Apple is the creator of revolutionary musical technology such as the iPod and iTunes, the company’s latest venture is almost certain to be a hit.
At the World Wide Developers Conference in San Francisco this week, Apple unveiled its very own music streaming service, Apple Music.
While the new product has been described as Apple’s answer to Spotify, it has one-upped the streaming service with a few bonus features.
Here is everything you need to know.
1. It streams audio AND video.
You can access your favourite song and its film clip in the one app.
Similar to Spotify, you will be able to search a massive (think iTunes-sized) database of music, make your own playlists and curate your own library — but with an added option of music videos.
Also better than Spotify is Apple’s intelligence. Apple Music will register songs you have in your iTunes library and Apple music playlists, and then suggest new songs you might like.
2. It will broadcast a radio station to over 100 countries.
Talk about global communication.
The 24-hour radio station, Beats One, will be headed up by BBC 1 radio host Zane Lowe, and his band of selected DJs.
The station will be broadcast live all across the world, playing mostly the newest and hottest hits.
But if what they’re playing isn’t your bag, you will have the option to listen to a genre of your choice, including Jazz, R&B, or the classics.
3. There is now a new way to stalk your favourite musicians.
Connect is Apple Music’s service for artists.