Apple is
not known to extend its services to rival platforms. The only app Apple has
ever launched on Google’s Play Store is the one
that lets users to move their data from an Android smartphone to an iPhone.
Back in June, Apple announced its 24/7 global music radio and streaming service
called Apple Music at WWDC 2015. The service was later rolled out to Apple
devices along with iOS 8.4 update. Apple had also announced that the service
will be made available to Android smartphones, later this year. And now we have
our first clear look at how Apple Music would look on Android.
Last week
CEO Tim Cook had announced that Apple Music had 15 million active users out of
which only 6.5 million were paying for the subscription. Apple would hope this
to change when the services launch on Android, considering rivals like Spotify
and even Pandora are far ahead.
The
leaked Apple Music for Android screenshots offer a sneak peek at the app
interface. Mobilegeeks.de states that app is a private beta running on an
Android smartphone. Looking at the screenshots, it seems like Apple Music’s Android counterpart is set to come with the same set of features
as on iOS devices, including the 24-hour radio station Beats 1.
In terms
of the interface, Apple Music for Android seems to have borrowed some UI
elements from iOS, while sticking to Android UI guidelines. Music categories
such as @connect, Radio, For You and Playlists seem to be present in Android
version also.
Apple
Music service is available for $9.99/month (approximately Rs 650) in the US,
however, in India, the service is available for just Rs 120/month for
individual accounts. There is also a family plan for Rs 190/month, where the
subscription can be shared with up to six family members.
Apple’s closest rivals include Saavn and Gaana, both of which offer
their premium music streaming service starting from Rs 120/month and Rs 99/month,
respectively. At the moment, there is no word on exactly when Apple plans to
unveil the Apple Music service for Android, but it is expected to happen
sometime in the next week. Till then, stay tuned!
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