Apple Music

Apple looking at April launch of video streaming service

Apple's long-awaited video streaming service is set for an April debut, according to a new report, but with some industry stalwarts missing.

Mike Wuerthele | 5 years ago

Ariana Grande breaks Apple Music records with 'Thank U, Next'

Singer and songwriter Ariana Grande's latest album has topped Apple Music charts on its day of release, and has become the biggest global release from a female artist in the service's history.

William Gallagher | 5 years ago

Apple Music lures in Grammy watchers with extended trial for using Shazam

Continuing a recent Grammy-themed marketing campaign, Apple on Sunday offered new Apple Music subscribers an extended four-month trial for using Shazam during the night's ceremonies.

Roger Fingas | 5 years ago

Apple takes memoji-themed Apple Music ads to YouTube ahead of Grammy Awards

Expanding beyond a recent billboard campaign, Apple on Friday released a trio of Apple Music ads ahead of this Sunday's Grammy Awards, themed around the memoji feature on the latest iPhones.

Roger Fingas | 5 years ago

Apple Music memoji-themed billboards pop up ahead of Grammy awards

Capitalizing on the publicity around next Sunday's Grammy Awards, Apple is running a series of billboards around Los Angeles featuring memoji versions of artists like Ariana Grande and Kacey Musgraves.

Roger Fingas | 5 years ago

iOS 11 users unable to reach App Store, Apple Music, or iTunes

Apple on Friday confirmed that some people are encountering problems reaching the App Store, Apple Music, and iTunes if they're using an iPhone or iPad with iOS 11.

Roger Fingas | 5 years ago

Apple Music subscribers don't have to buy Wi-Fi to listen on American Airlines

Starting on February 1, if you want to listen to Apple Music on American Airlines, you don't have to buy Wi-Fi to do so.

Mike Wuerthele | 5 years ago

Apple Music grows to 50 million subscribers, Apple News up to 85M monthly users during holiday quarter

During Apple's quarterly conference call, the iPhone maker reported its highest quarterly music revenue ever thanks largely to Apple Music, while its overall services business grew leaps and bounds.

Andrew O'Hara | 5 years ago

Review: Zipp Mini is the portable AirPlay 2 speaker I needed

The Zipp Mini from Libratone is a wireless speaker that works — and sounds — great in the home, as well as on the go using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or AirPlay 2.

Andrew O'Hara | 5 years ago

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Music on watchOS 5 is a rare misfire for Apple's designers

The Apple Watch is gorgeous, but you're not alone in being confused about how to play music on it. Apple has made it all inconsistent, contradictory and impossible to know at a glance where your music is coming from. AppleInsider has complaints — and a wish list of solutions.

William Gallagher | 5 years ago

Apple Music for Android gets tablet support in version 2.7

Android tablet users can now listen to Apple Music on their devices thanks to an update Apple pushed out on Thursday that brings native functionality to slates running Google's operating system.

Andrew O'Hara | 5 years ago

How to play music from your Apple Watch on speakers and wireless headphones

You have to stream music from the Apple Watch to something in order to hear it at all, but Apple makes your choices confusing with mislabeled options and screens that do different things depending on you get to them. Here's how to listen to non-Apple Music choices like Spotify and play them through speakers.

William Gallagher | 5 years ago

How to choose what music gets stored on your Apple Watch

Apple could make it less of a chore, but in just a few steps you can download playlists and albums directly to your Apple Watch. AppleInsider demonstrates how to keep your favorites on your wrist and leave your iPhone behind.

William Gallagher | 5 years ago

How to get started with a new HomePod, and get more out of it

Apple's HomePod starts with a simple setup and it ends with you forgetting you didn't always have music surrounding you. In between, though, there are details to consider about that first setup and many options for when you move the HomePod to a new room. AppleInsider takes a dive into the use of Apple's latest speaker.

William Gallagher | 5 years ago

Verizon to bundle Apple Music with top-tier unlimited plans starting Jan. 17

Verizon on Tuesday announced a new promotion that will bundle Apple Music subscriptions to customers of its two most expensive monthly plans, expanding on an existing partnership with Apple that provided six free months of the streaming service to select users.