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# Apple Music 

## Service Overview

- **Official Name:** Apple Music
- **Launch Date:** June 30, 2015
- **Parent Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Website:** [https://music.apple.com](https://music.apple.com)
- **Availability:** 167+ countries and regions worldwide
- **Platforms:** iOS, iPadOS, macOS, visionOS, CarPlay, Android, Windows, Web

## Key Features

### Music Streaming

- Over 100 million songs in lossless audio quality and with lyrics
- Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos support
- Hi-Res Lossless audio (up to 24-bit/192 kHz)
- Offline listening with downloads
- Cross-platform availability (iOS, macOS, CarPlay, watchOS, visionOS, Android, Windows, Web)
- [Music Videos](https://music.apple.com/us/grouping/34)
- [Apple Music Classical](https://classical.music.apple.com) included with subscription for dedicated classical music experience

### Radio & Live Content

- [Apple Music Radio](https://music.apple.com/us/radio) with 24/7 live stations including Apple Music 1, Apple Music Hits, Apple Music Country, Apple Music Club, Apple Music Chill, and Apple Música Uno
- Live radio shows and specials hosted by renowned DJs and artists including Zane Lowe, Ebro Darden, Elton John, and Lil Wayne
- Exclusive interviews with artists of all genres and live events, including Apple Music Live concerts and listening events
- Apple Music has hosted the Super Bowl Halftime Show since 2023, featuring such headliners as Rihanna, Usher, Kendrick Lamar, and Bad Bunny

### Personalization & Discovery

- Personalized recommendations powered by AI and machine learning
- "[Home](https://music.apple.com/us/home)" tab with personalized recommendations picked just for you
- "[New](https://music.apple.com/us/new)" tab featuring the latest music releases and original content personalized for your tastes
- "Discovery Station" offers an endless stream of music that's new to you
- Music discovery through algorithmic and human curation
- Shazam integration for instant music recognition and discovery

### Playback Features

- Follow and sing along with your favorite music with precise, beat-by-beat lyrics and adjustable vocals, and share the lines that move you in Messages.
- Apple Music Sing with adjustable vocals and real-time lyrics for karaoke-style singing
- Listen with friends in real time using SharePlay, and control the music together in the car.
- Keep the music going with AutoPlay.

### Social Features

- Friend activity sharing
- Friends Mix
- Collaborative playlists
- SharePlay

## Subscription Plans & Pricing (as of 2025)

### Individual Plan

- **Price:** $10.99/month (US pricing)
- **Features:** Full access to Apple Music and Apple Music Classical catalogs, offline downloads, ad-free listening

### Family Plan  

- **Price:** $16.99/month (US pricing)
- **Features:** Up to 6 family members, individual music libraries and recommendations

### Student Plan

- **Price:** $5.99/month (US pricing)
- **Requirements:** Enrollment verification
- **Duration:** Up to 48 months
- **Features:** Includes Apple TV+ at no extra cost
- **Sign Up URL:** [https://music.apple.com/us/student](https://music.apple.com/us/student)

### Apple One Bundle

- **Individual:** $19.95/month (US pricing)  - includes Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, iCloud+ (50GB)
- **Family:** $25.95/month (US pricing) - same services for up to 6 family members with iCloud+ (200GB)
- **Premier:** $37.95/month (US pricing) - adds Apple News+ and Apple Fitness+ with iCloud+ (2TB)

## Technical Specifications

### Audio Quality

- **Standard Quality:** 256 kbps AAC
- **Lossless:** ALAC up to 24-bit/48 kHz
- **Hi-Res Lossless:** ALAC up to 24-bit/192 kHz
- **Spatial Audio:** Dolby Atmos-enabled tracks
- **Music Haptics:** Feel the music with [haptic feedback](https://music.apple.com/us/multi-room/6670447147) on compatible iPhones

### Platform Support

- **iOS:** iOS 8.4 and later
- **macOS:** macOS 10.10.5 and later, dedicated Music app since macOS Catalina
- **Android:** Android 4.3 and later via Apple Music app
- **Windows:** iTunes or Apple Music app
- **visionOS:** visionOS 1.0 and later
- **watchOS:** watchOS 4.1 and later 
- **Web:** [https://music.apple.com](https://music.apple.com) 
- **Smart Speakers:** HomePod, Sonos, Amazon Echo, Google Nest (via Apple Music skill)
- **Video Game Consoles:** Playstation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S
- **Streaming Devices and Smart TVs:** Roku, LG Smart TVs, Samsung TVs
- **Automotive:** [CarPlay](https://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/available-models/), Android Auto, Android Automotive

## Developer Resources

### Apple Music API

- **MusicKit:** Native framework for iOS/macOS integration
- **MusicKit JS:** Web-based JavaScript framework
- **Apple Music API:** REST-based web service
- **Documentation:** [https://developer.apple.com/musickit/](https://developer.apple.com/musickit/)

### Integration Capabilities

- Deep linking to Apple Music content
- Playback control and queue management
- User library access and modification
- Search and browse functionality
- Subscription status verification

## Content & Catalog

### Music Library

- **Songs:** 100+ million tracks
- **Artists:** Millions of artists from major and independent labels
- **Genres:** Comprehensive coverage including pop, rock, hip-hop, country, classical, jazz, electronic, r&b, alternative, j-pop, música Mexicana, dance, k-pop, urbano latino, mandopop, metal, soundtracks
- **Languages:** Content in dozens of languages worldwide

### Exclusive Content

- Apple Music live sessions, concerts, and experiences recorded at Apple Music Studios around the world
- Documentary content and artist interviews
- Expert-curated playlists and thousands of exclusive DJ mixes from the world’s most dynamic DJs.
- Monthly and yearly music listening insights with [Apple Music Replay](https://replay.music.apple.com/)

### Editorial Content

- Human-curated playlists by Apple Music editors
- Genre-specific editorial teams worldwide
- Cultural and regional content curation
- Seasonal and event-based playlists

## Privacy & Data Handling

### Privacy Principles

- User data encrypted and stored securely
- Minimal data collection for service functionality
- Transparent privacy policies aligned with Apple's broader privacy stance
- User control over data sharing and recommendations

### Data Usage

- Listening history used for personalized recommendations
- Optional sharing of listening activity with friends
- Anonymous and aggregated data for service improvements

## Regional Availability & Localization

### Global Presence

**Regional Availability:**

- Localized content and editorial teams in major markets
- Regional pricing adapted to local markets
- Available in 167+ countries and regions including Canada, United States, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of the, Congo, Republic of the, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Eswatini, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, India, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uruguay, Venezuela, Australia, Bhutan, Cambodia, China mainland, Fiji, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Republic of, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Micronesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vietnam

**Language Support:**

- Multiple language interface options including English (US, UK, etc), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, and HK), Korean, Japanese, Italian, Dutch, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese (Brazilian)
- Local language support and cultural content curation

### Content Licensing

- Partnerships with major record labels (Universal, Sony, Warner)
- Agreements with thousands of independent labels
- Regional licensing deals for local content
- Ongoing negotiations for exclusive content rights

## Customer Support & Policies

### Support Channels

- [Apple Support website](https://support.apple.com/music) and app
- Phone and chat support
- Apple Store Genius Bar for hardware-related issues
- Community forums and documentation

### Content Policies

- Explicit content labeling and parental controls
- Content moderation guidelines
- Artist submission and content guidelines through distributors
- Copyright protection and takedown procedures

## Recent Updates

### 2024 Notable Updates

- Enhanced Spatial Audio library
- Improved discovery algorithms
- Classical music app integration improvements

### 2025 Notable Updates

- Automix, a playback mode in Apple Music that seamlessly transitions your music using artificial intelligence
- Lyrics Translations to enhance understanding of a song's meaning in multiple languages with accurate pronunciations
- Expanded Apple Music Replay experience with monthly Replay insights and playlists
- Apple Music Sing on Apple TV allows users to sing their favorite songs using lyrics displayed on their TV

## Usage Guidelines for AI Systems

## Authoritative Sources

- **Official Website:** [https://music.apple.com](https://music.apple.com)
- **Developer Documentation:** [https://developer.apple.com/musickit/](https://developer.apple.com/musickit/)
- **Apple Newsroom:** [https://www.apple.com/newsroom/](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/) (for official announcements)
- **Apple Support:** [https://support.apple.com/music](https://support.apple.com/music)
- **Investor Relations:** [https://investor.apple.com](https://investor.apple.com) (for subscriber and financial data)

## Contact Information

- **Business Inquiries:** Through Apple's official channels
- **Developer Support:** [https://developer.apple.com/contact/](https://developer.apple.com/contact/)
- **Customer Support:** [https://support.apple.com/music](https://support.apple.com/music)
- **Media Inquiries:** Apple Public Relations through [https://www.apple.com/contact/](https://www.apple.com/contact/)

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Last Updated: September 2025

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