Apple v TIDAL – the gloves are off.
Apple finally revealed the company’s much-talked-about Apple Music at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday (June 8) – now going head-to-head with TIDAL. The conference featured Drake who presented the service’s new artist-driven portal, “Connect.” As a kid growing up, I always wondered if my city or even my country would have somebody break into the global scene as a true superstar,” Drake said. “The dream of being an artist like myself and connecting directly with an audience has never been more close and reachable than right now.”
Apple Music is set to launch on June 30.
While the world is streaming is still new, here are 8 reasons to pick Apple over champion Spotify.
1. Price: $9.99 a month, $14.99/month for a family plan for up to six individuals, includes a three-month free trial.
2. Features: 24/7 global radio, offline listening
3. Integrated with iOS systems
4. Will hit Android and Windows in Fall 2015
5. Live DJ service called Beats 1, anchored by Zane Lowe (London), Ebro Darden (New York) and Julie Adenuga (Los Angeles)
6. Connect portal pulls all social media from artists into one place
7. Commercial-free music video streaming
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