Apple released its first proper app for Android users two days ago. The app -- Apple Music -- has the potential to be as game changing as the iTunes was in the world when Windows ruled the roost. Apple's idea too is similar. It launched iTunes on Windows to reach out to millions of users who were not on Macs. With the Apple Music, the company wants to reach out to hundreds of millions who use an Android phone.
Now, only time will tell how the Apple Music will rock or not rock the world of Android users. But for now, if you are curious about the service and have some questions in mind, we offer the right answers.
What is it
Apple Music is Apple's app that streams songs or gives access to a user's iTunes songs. In this way, it is different from a standalone music app, even those that connect to cloud services. In simple words, it offers two big functionalities:
-- It allows people to stream music they will like to hear -- the app offers personalised recommendations to each users. This functionality is similar to what is offered by an app like Gaana. However, compared to Gaana or Saavn, the Apple Music has access to a bigger library.
-- It allows access to the songs that you may have purchased through iTunes. Now this is big! Even in the world of streaming music, iTunes continues to be one of the best ways to get music. It may not offer a great user experience on Windows but if you are looking to find and buy songs, iTunes is still one of the best options, especially in India where Google Music etc are not available.
There are other music streaming apps out in the world of Android but Apple Music is the only one that offers this streaming as well as access to your already purchased songs, largely because of the iTunes factor.
How do you get it
Apple Music is available from Google Play Store. It is free to download.
Sounds cool... So what is the catch?
The catch is simple. Apple Music is a paid service. However, the price is fairly cool. For India, Apple's price for Apple Music is Rs.120 per month.
That said, you can try the service for free for three months.
To use Apple Music you need...
-- An Android phone running Android 4.3 version or higher.
-- An Apple ID
-- A working credit card. This will be used during the sign process for the Apple Music though the money would be deducted only after you decide to continue with the service after three months trial.
What are the other options
Actually none. Google Music could be an option but that is not yet available in India. If you like to stream music and are into Bollywood songs, you can also try Gaana and Saavn. But Apple Music is more than just music streaming. It brings the iTunes library, in which you may already have thousands of songs, to Android. And for that one reason alone it is worthy of space on your Android phone's home screen.
Now, only time will tell how the Apple Music will rock or not rock the world of Android users. But for now, if you are curious about the service and have some questions in mind, we offer the right answers.
What is it
Apple Music is Apple's app that streams songs or gives access to a user's iTunes songs. In this way, it is different from a standalone music app, even those that connect to cloud services. In simple words, it offers two big functionalities:
-- It allows people to stream music they will like to hear -- the app offers personalised recommendations to each users. This functionality is similar to what is offered by an app like Gaana. However, compared to Gaana or Saavn, the Apple Music has access to a bigger library.
-- It allows access to the songs that you may have purchased through iTunes. Now this is big! Even in the world of streaming music, iTunes continues to be one of the best ways to get music. It may not offer a great user experience on Windows but if you are looking to find and buy songs, iTunes is still one of the best options, especially in India where Google Music etc are not available.
There are other music streaming apps out in the world of Android but Apple Music is the only one that offers this streaming as well as access to your already purchased songs, largely because of the iTunes factor.
How do you get it
Apple Music is available from Google Play Store. It is free to download.
Sounds cool... So what is the catch?
The catch is simple. Apple Music is a paid service. However, the price is fairly cool. For India, Apple's price for Apple Music is Rs.120 per month.
That said, you can try the service for free for three months.
To use Apple Music you need...
-- An Android phone running Android 4.3 version or higher.
-- An Apple ID
-- A working credit card. This will be used during the sign process for the Apple Music though the money would be deducted only after you decide to continue with the service after three months trial.
What are the other options
Actually none. Google Music could be an option but that is not yet available in India. If you like to stream music and are into Bollywood songs, you can also try Gaana and Saavn. But Apple Music is more than just music streaming. It brings the iTunes library, in which you may already have thousands of songs, to Android. And for that one reason alone it is worthy of space on your Android phone's home screen.
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