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Apple Music data added to Billboard 200 chart system

This is pretty interesting. You know that incredibly complex group of sources that tallies the data for the Billboard charts? Apple is now part of it. Music magazine Billboard has quietly added Apple Music to the list of streaming services factored into its music charts, which are often treated as the main gauge of popular […]

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Apple releases iTunes 12.2.1 update

If you were hoping for an iTunes update that resolved some of the recently-introduced bugs, this is it. Late Monday, Apple released iTunes 12.2.1. The new version, a 232.8 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes: – Fixes an issue for iTunes Match where iTunes incorrectly changed some songs from Matched to Apple Music.

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Apple releases iTunes 12.2 update

The mighty iTunes received an update yesterday. And it possesses a new icon to be somewhat confused by. Late Tuesday, Apple released iTunes 12.2. The new version of the software, a 232.8 megabyte download, adds support for the Apple Music streaming service, complete with Beats 1 and Apple Radio as well.

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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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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: