Apple Music is a Mess

[Shirasaki]

I'll use it because they Spotify UI on mobile is a disaster and they don't seem to improve this app in the slightest. I guess they can't afford UI people because the record labels are robbing them blind.

Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap. Back, back, back, back, back. Having to manually add songs to my Starred Playlist is terrible. It should work like Instagram were a double tab simply adds it to your started list.

Apple Music looks much clear. I'm glad they got rid of using words for buttons and just went with all symbols we all know.

Luckily, I don't have too much invested in Spotify since all my playlists are Spotify curations or some user. It's easy for me to switch. And Apple Music first 3 months are free, so that's a deal to me.

I'm a download to own guy and always found streaming a bit strange. I'll be going into Apple Music with a subscription only library and archiving my current iTunes music files.

#ripspotify

I didn't use spotify much since I am also a download guy. I have my own ways to collect music, and manage them through iTunes.

I think, now this might not be the best time to judge if apple music is better or not. However I also believe those artists know more than many of us in here know. They have their own consideration on this not so brand new music streaming paid service. What I can expect is this new music app will root more than half of icons I may never use.

 

[derekmess]

Can somebody please clarify for me the benefits of keeping iTunes Match along with Apple Music? My iTunes Match subscription expires on June 28th and I don't really think I need to keep it if Apple Music allows you to keep music in iCloud. If I'm missing anything let me know.

 

[OllyW]

Can somebody please clarify for me the benefits of keeping iTunes Match along with Apple Music? My iTunes Match subscription expires on June 28th and I don't really think I need to keep it if Apple Music allows you to keep music in iCloud. If I'm missing anything let me know.

The information released by Apple is still a little sketchy, all they have said is iTunes Match works with, and compliments the Apple Music service. We should get more information leading up to the launch on 30th June which should help you decide.

 

[Doth]

I am also confused by the Apple Music and how it fits with iTunes Match (which I love). I am going to give it a try to see.

On a side note: I am going to say it here first. I think Howard Stern will move to Apple Music and be the "Second" Channel. His contract is up in December and he currently runs two 24/7 channels on Sirius.

 

[Frankied22]

I am also confused by the Apple Music and how it fits with iTunes Match (which I love). I am going to give it a try to see.

On a side note: I am going to say it here first. I think Howard Stern will move to Apple Music and be the "Second" Channel. His contract is up in December and he currently runs two 24/7 channels on Sirius.

That's not a bad guess. I don't know though, Apple would seriously have to pay Stern a **** ton of money to leave Sirius.

 

[Doth]

That's not a bad guess. I don't know though, Apple would seriously have to pay Stern a **** ton of money to leave Sirius.

Apple has a ton of money and I think it would crush Sirius, a top competitor. I can see Beats 1, 2, 3, etc offered in new cars in a few years for a subscription, just like Sirius is now. Tie this to a video component on AppleTV and I think it is highly feasible.

 

[ksuyen]

The information released by Apple is still a little sketchy, all they have said is iTunes Match works with, and compliments the Apple Music service. We should get more information leading up to the launch on 30th June which should help you decide.

What I heard (which is also sketchy), is that iTunes Match subscription includes Apple Music, but they would offer it with different price tier option.