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Let us know what you think of iOS 8.4/Apple Music

iOS 8.4 is out and with it, Apple has launched its new Apple Music subscription streaming service. While nothing has apparently caught fire yet and cats and dogs have yet to begin interspecies dating as a result of the update and launch, we’d like to know what you think of it, for better or for […]

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iTunes News Software

Some users report music library mangling after iTunes 12.2 update

This is why they invented bug fixes. Following the release of iTunes 12.2, a number of users have expressed concerns that the update has somewhat mangled their iTunes music libraries after enabling iCloud Music Library. As reported by several outlets, users end up with a library full for scrambled titles, albums, and artists.

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Apple Music iOS iTunes News Software

Apple releases iOS 8.4 update, launches Apple Music streaming service

iOS 8.4 is here. And so are the hefty changes to the Music app that have been noted over the past few weeks. Early Tuesday, Apple released iOS 8.4. The new version of the mobile operating system includes an overhauled Music app with access to Beats Music, Beats 1 and the new Apple Music streaming […]

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Finance News Software

Apple decides on royalty rate of 0.2 cents per play during 90-day Apple Music free trial period

Apple’s decided on a royalty amount to pay the artists on Apple Music during its 90-day free trial. And that number is 0.2 cents per play. The New York Times is reporting that music executives close to the story have stated that Apple has negotiated 0.2 cents per play with the record labels. The amount […]

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Apple Music Finance News

Apple reverses position on royalty payments during Apple Music three month free trial period, Taylor Swift’s comments cited

Taylor Swift has come forward to criticize Apple Music’s planned three-month trial. And apparently won. Which means it might be slightly easier for you to listen to her next 987,752 songs about a breakup. In a released statement, Swift offered the following comment with regard to the free streaming element: