Apple might be making exclusive Apple Music content in-house

Very recently, Drake just unveiled an Apple Music-exclusive video for his new song "Energy," which is off his If You're Reading This It's Too Late album. According to Pitchfork, the new video was reportedly made in-house, which was also the case with music videos for other exclusive debuts like Pharrell's "Freedom" and Eminem's "Phenomenal." Apple is reportedly working  on M.I.A.'s "Matahdatah Scroll 01 Broader Than a Border," which should come out on July 13, Monday. 

Pitchfork said when they tried to reach out to Larry Jackson, head of content for Apple Music, he responded with a tweet that had the hashtags Content, Culture, Curation, and a link to the video. It also took a dig at Spotify CEO's "Oh ok" tweet that came out when Apple Music debuted. It would make sense for Apple to try and make exclusive content. First, they have the budget and means for it. Second, it would help them lure more people to use their service instead of the likes of Spotify and Tidal. 

Source: Pitchfork + MacRumors 

iOS 9 to bring high-quality Apple Music audio playback on mobile data

Current Apple Music users who have been complaining how you get higher-quality audio over Wi-Fi than on data are going to get the upgrade they want. In the third beta of iOS 9, users are given the option to select high-quality streaming over cellular connection. It can be seen under the Music options in the Settings app.

Once iOS 9 is unveiled in the fall, users will get that option. However, there are pitfalls to a higher-quality stream, too. You use up more data and battery when you stream. And Apple even warns that playback might not be as smooth as you hope. But if you don’t mind this, then you at least have the option when the mobile operating system update comes out.

Source: Mashable

iOS 8.4 exceeds 40% adoption in first week thanks to Apple Music

Apple's latest update to iOS is enjoying over 40 per cent adoption from iPhone and iPad users largely because of the inclusion of the new Apple Music service as part of the update. iOS devices need to update to iOS 8.4 in order to get the Apple Music app and enjoy the free three-month trial period. Apple Music integrates a music streaming service, access to stored and offline music collection as well as the 24/7 streaming Beats 1 radio station and the Connect artist hub.

Apple announced on June 22 that 84 per cent of its users had upgraded to iOS 8, analytics firm Mixpanel said that 40 percent of the installed base has already upgraded to iOS 8.4. 

Source: AppleInsider

Home Sharing to make a comeback in iOS 9

You might not have noticed that Apple took out Home Sharing from iOS 8.4, probably so you can make full use of Apple Music subscription. But don’t worry, the feature will be coming back in iOS 9. According to Eddy Cue, they are working on bringing it back in the upcoming version of their mobile operating system. Home Sharing lets you share your media library for up to five computers, iOS devices, and Apple TV while in the same network. For now, you’re going to have to make do with Apple Music.

Source: Gizmodo