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| Broadcast area | Over 100 countries[1] |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Format | Freeform radio, rhythmic contemporary, urban contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Apple Inc. |
| Apple Music Hits Apple Music Country Apple Música Uno Apple Music Club Apple Music Chill | |
| History | |
First air date | June 30, 2015 |
| Links | |
| Webcast |
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| Website | Apple Music Radio |
Apple Music 1, previously branded as Beats 1, is a 24/7 music radio station owned and operated by Apple Inc. It is accessible through iTunes or the Apple Music app on a computer, smartphone or tablet, smart speaker (such as the Apple HomePod), and through the Apple Music web browser app.
While a paid subscription is not needed, users are required to sign in with an Apple ID account to listen to the free radio stations. Apple Music Radio is streamed at 64 kbit/s and 256 kbit/s, utilising HTTP Live Streaming protocol and the HE-AAC audio codec, powered by StreamS Live Encoder.[2][3]
Currently, Apple Music operates 6 live global radio stations.
Apple Music 1 airs a mix of pop, rap and indie music. Prime-time presenters include Zane Lowe, Ebro Darden and Matt Wilkinson.[4][5]
Apple Music Hits airs a mixed Hot adult contemporary/Adult hits format, offering a full catalog of the biggest songs from the '80s, '90s, and 2000s.
Apple Music Country offers a mix of country songs old and new.[6]
Apple Música Uno (released on December 10, 2024) airs Latin music genres including Música Mexicana, reggaetón, tropical, Latin pop, and more.
Apple Music Club (released on December 10, 2024) focuses on dance and electronic music and club culture.
Apple Music Chill (released on December 10, 2024) is described as “an escape, a refuge, a sanctuary in sound — a place listeners can turn to throughout their day.”
- ^ "Availability of Apple Music, Apple Music Radio, and iTunes Match". apple.com. 2 August 2023.
- ^ StreamS Live Encoder – StreamS
- ^ Beats 1. Worldwide. Always on. – StreamS
- ^ Sisario, Ben (2015-06-25). "Zane Lowe, the D.J. Scratching Out Beats 1 for Apple". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-09-16.
- ^ "Beats 1 brings Matt Wilkinson into its primetime lineup". iMore. 2018-01-04. Retrieved 2018-05-16.
- ^ "Apple Announces Apple Music Radio". apple.com.