Finally, after rumors, announcements and delays, the streaming music service developed by the Cupertino giant is now available to the public. As previously stated, Apple Music plans to compete with services like Spotify and Google Music. The first impression among Apple users has been positive, however, the truth is that no official hardware is needed to access the service.
A New Competitor
Another streaming service enters the market. Welcome be the competition in all fields, and when titans decide to exchange blows, in the vast majority of cases it is the user-consumer who benefits. The arrival of the new Apple Music is not minor news, regardless of our thoughts about the company. If we include all generations of the iPhone, Cupertino sold more than 700 million units, a number that gives rivals nightmares. Granted, only a portion of those iPhones can access the new streaming service, but the point is indisputable: the apple has a gigantic legion of users. Of course... with Apple Music there's a difference, and it is that it's not a smartphone or a tablet. Its goal is none other than selling music through subscriptions, therefore, Apple Music is practically merged with iTunes' structure.
Accessing Apple Music on Windows
If someone decides to install iTunes on Windows, they can definitely access Apple Music. Several users tried, but discovered that the build available had nothing new. The problem is that Apple left the Windows client update for last, and Apple Music appears only in version 12.2, which is now ready to be downloaded now from its official site. Those adventurers will have to wait for the 149-megabyte brick (read "the installer") to land on their desktops, then run the program, create an Apple ID if they don't have one, link a credit or debit card (they can also use ClickandBuy in Spain), and start listening.
First Impressions
Is the service worth it? It's a risky question. It's less than 48 hours old, so patience is a good resource to apply here. I imagine Apple must be removing sharp edges from the service as I write these lines, such as the unencrypted Beats 1 stream that could be heard from anywhere (emphasis on "could be", apparently they already patched that hole). Do you think Apple Music deserves a chance? Install the new iTunes, and find out.
