Beats 1 radio, a remnant from the Apple
acquired and discontinued Beats Music
subscription service. Without a subscription
or a trial, the Apple music app is still active
as it integrates all purchased or uploaded
music stored on your device, but offers little
other than radio streaming of freely accessible
stations. With all features activated apple
music is an engaging and social subscription
service that integrates many of Apple’s other
features, such as Siri. There is also no limit to
the songs or albums you are able to download
and make available when offline and this also
applies during the free trial period. However,
once a subscription is cancelled so is the DRM
(Digital Rights Management) protected content.
But Wait There’s More...
The list of subscription music streaming apps
is extensive and each has value in its own
right, depending on the age and interests of
the listener. TIDAL is expertly crafted by music
journalists and offers high fidelity sound quality.
Just like Deezer and Slacker Radio it might
be perfect for Millennials and Gen Z listeners
seeking up-to-the-minute curated material,
but might lack the content required for a more
mature auditory palate. Soundcloud brings
unique elements for artists who wish to upload,
while Musi is perfect for those looking to share
their musical finds.YouTube Red brings a balance of all these
elements, and yes, has an offline option
available with the premium subscription. From
genre radio to automatically curated playlists
based on your listening history, YouTube Music
offers an incredibly broad selection of music
videos for all ages and musical tastes; from
the latest trending hits to one of a kind live-
recordings. YouTube Red is a $14.99 a month
subscription that allows subscribers to view
and listen to all content ad-free and offline
when downloaded. As with all apps, your
devices’ storage will ultimately determine how
much content you can download for offline
use. Search while you listen, search by lyrics
(or part of) and continuous background play
are all part of what makes this app worthy of
mention as an offline contender.Mobile Tech | 91