Apple's streaming-music service, Apple Music, is available today, thanks to an update to the company's mobile operating system,
iOS 8.4. Though there is a free version of the service, you'll need to
fork over $9.99 (£9.99, AU$11.99) a month to use all of its included
features.
Similar to Spotify, the app picks tracks for different genres of music, moods and occasions, like cooking, dancing and the not-so-subtly depressing "breaking up."
After Apple agreed to change its policy and pay artists royalties during Apple Music's three-month free trial, pop artist Taylor Swift agreed to make her music available to the service.
One distinguishing features of the app is Beats 1, which was acquired from Beats Music. B1 is a 24-7 radio station that is powered by real-life radio DJs in Los Angeles, New York and London.
Apple Music is not the only streaming platform vying for your ears. Spotify, Pandora and Rhapsody provide similar services like curated playlists and social media. For more on Apple Music, check out CNET's FAQ here.
