You could soon use Apple Music without paying full price
Apple Music may be exploring new subscription tiers, as suggested by recent findings in its Android beta version. Developer Aaron Perris discovered references to 'premium access' and a track-skipping limit, hinting at potential changes to the service's structure. While Apple Music currently operates on a subscription-only model, these clues indicate that the company might be considering a more flexible approach.
- ▪Apple Music has traditionally not offered a free listening tier unlike its competitors.
- ▪The discovery of new strings in the Android beta suggests Apple may be testing different subscription options.
- ▪The references to a skip limit align with tactics used by other streaming services to encourage upgrades.
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Apple Music has spent years proudly standing apart from Spotify and other streaming rivals by refusing to offer a free listening tier. That stance may not change just yet, but a newly discovered clue suggests Apple could be experimenting with different subscription tiers for its music service. The discovery comes from developer Aaron Perris, who spotted new strings inside the beta version of Apple Music for Android. Among them are references to “premium access” and an error message that appears after a user reaches a track-skipping limit. On their own, the strings don’t tell us much. However, they paint an interesting picture. Apple Music could be getting more flexible At the moment, Apple Music follows a relatively uncomplicated subscription model.
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