Apple Music: rather than algorithms – The Observer

Apple announced Monday a music service called “revolutionary” even though it is late to the world of streaming . Apple Music promises to be more than algorithms, will provide curated by professionals, as well as access to millions of songs and digital radio service Beats 1, which will debut later this month.

“It’s a new chapter in the world of music, “said Apple CEO Tim Cook, during the start of the conference, which will bring together some 5,000 participants which paid an entry of US $ 1,500 each-during this week’s convention center Moscone of San Francisco.

Apple developed jointly with Beats service, the company acquired last year for US $ 3,000 million. Apple Music is free for the first three months and will cost ten dollars a month thereafter. The company will also offer a family plan for $ 15 monthly. In addition, there will be exclusive to Apple users, but also be available for Android, and will run on computers and mobile devices.

Curated

“It’s not just algorithms. These are recommendations made by flesh and blood people who love music” said Eddy Cue, head of Internet software and services from Apple.

“We love music. It is so important in our lives and culture so today Apple announced Apple Music, it will change how you experience music forever, “Cook said.

“are not just algorithms. These are recommendations made by flesh and blood people who love music,” said Eddy Cue, head of software and services Apple Internet.

The user will enter their musical tastes the first time you use the app, then the company will suggest options from what is available in the catalog of more than 30 million songs. “Apple hired the most talented music experts around the world who are dedicated to creating the perfect playlists based on your preferences and become better the more you listen curators” published the company said in a statement.

Radio

The digital radio Beats 1 will be available 24 hours a day to 100 countries and will be broadcast from 3 cities. The protagonists are DJs Zane Lowe in Los Angeles, New York Ebro Darden Adenuga and Julie London. In turn, Apple Music Radio DJs have content for “worldwide”, the company said.

Siri, Apple’s personal assistant is also invited to the party. With order you play the best songs of one year or ask “what was the issue of February 2011?” will reach to give play to music.

Connect

And for a touch social networking, Apple said it users a way to connect with artists that use the platform. With the Connect tool, artists can share lyrics, videos and other content with their followers.

The artists can directly answer fans talk about their publications.

Source: Chrome and EFE