A couple
of weeks back we came across leaked screenshots of Apple Music app for Android.
Keeping the promise made at the WWDC 2015, Apple has finally launched its 24*7
global music radio and streaming app for Android users. Still in beta, Apple
Music for Android is now available for download on Google Play Store in regions
where Apple Music service is available.
While
Apple is not known to extend its services to rival platforms, this is the
fourth app from the company, including two Beats-related apps and the Move to iOS app that got poor reviews from the users.
Apple
Music for Android brings the same interface as the iOS counterpart. The app is
compatible with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and above. To use the service, you’ll need to sign-in with your existing Apple ID or create a new
one.
Similar
to iOS, Apple Music on Android also offers three-months free trial, but you’ll need to enter your credit card details to create the account
and avail the service. Subscription charges for the service in India costs Rs
120 per month for individuals and Rs 190 for family plan, which is very cheap
compared to $9.99 in the US (which translates to Rs 650, approximately).
Apple
kept much of the same design from the original iOS app, but embraced the
typical Android layout too. True to Android design, the app has a left
slide-out "hamburger" menu (so named for the three horizontal lines
that look like a hamburger) where you can jump to different sections. That menu
is where you'll find the For You, New, Radio, Connect, Playlists and My Music
tabs. The hamburger menu keeps things a bit more organized, but it does make it
more tedious to switch between tabs.
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