Apple officially launches music streaming service
Updated : 15:14
Apple Music, the tech giant's long-awaited music streaming service, officially launched on Tuesday, several weeks after it was revealed that the company was facing anti-trust investigations by the New York and Connecticut Attorney General's office.
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Apple described its all-new Music app as 'All the ways you love music. All in one place.'
The new app will be available on iOS and will consist of three main features. 'My Music' will stream songs and include a smart prediction service to recommend songs, 'Connect' will be a social network allowing artists to talk to fans directly, and 'Beats 1' radio will be dedicated to music and music culture and will be broadcast live to over 100 countries, headed by former BBC host Zane Lowe.
Apple will offer users a three-month free trial, after which it will cost $9.99 a month or $14.99 for a family plan.
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Apple Music will be pre-loaded on iPhones and iPads via a software update.
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