Apple has just released the iOS 8.4 software update featuring the all-new revamped Music app for iOS devices. This update introduces Apple Music-a brand new subscription music streaming service, and Beats 1-24/7 global radio station, and connect- a way for fans to connect with their favorite artists which are all going live today. iOS 8.4 also includes improvements for iBooks and bug fixes which includes a fix for the infamous ‘effective power’ iMessage bug discovered last month.
And also, if you’re a Beats Music subscribers, you’ll be glad to know that you able to migrate your music libraries to Apple Music using the latest software version on iOS while Spotify and Rdio subscribers can try this unofficial workaround to migrate playlists.
Below is a list of the new features Apple added to it’s service.
- Become an Apple Music member to play from millions of songs in the Apple Music catalog, or keep them offline for playback later
- For You: Members can see playlist and album recommendations, handpicked by music experts
- New: Members can find the latest, greatest new music available—direct from our editors
- Radio: Tune in to music, interviews, and exclusive radio shows on Beats 1, play radio stations created by our editors or create your own from any artist or song
- Connect: See shared thoughts, photos, music, and videos from artists you follow, then join the conversation
- My Music: Play from all of your iTunes purchases, songs from Apple Music, and playlists in one place
- Completely redesigned music player that includes new features such as Recently Added, MiniPlayer, Up Next, and more
- iTunes Store: Still the best place to buy your favorite music—one song or album at a time
- Availability and features may vary by country
- iBooks improvements and fixes
- Browse, listen and download audiobooks from inside iBooks
- Enjoy the all-new Now Playing feature, designed specifically for audiobooks
- Find and pre-order books in a series right from your library
- Improves accessibility of widgets, glossary and navigation in books made with iBooks Author
