Apple Music has a lot of features. If you’re a frequent listener, you might not have discovered some of them yet. Discover Weekly, iCloud Music Library, EQ, SharePlay, and Daily Top 100 are just a few. But there’s more to this free music service than just the obvious features.
Discover Weekly
Discover Weekly on Apple Music is similar to Spotify’s curated playlists. Both platforms use data to curate your playlists based on your tastes. However, Spotify’s playlists are much longer, with 30 songs, while Apple Music’s is much shorter, with just five. Both platforms allow you to build your own playlists, though.
If you’re looking for new music, Discover Weekly is an excellent way to get it. Every Monday, the service adds a two-hour playlist of music recommendations based on your tastes. The playlists contain new artists and genres that you might not have heard of before. You can also listen to deep cuts from your favorite artists. This feature is not always spot on, but it does give you plenty of new music to enjoy.
Apple Music’s Discover Weekly feature is one of the most popular features, but Spotify has its own version that uses algorithms to create playlists based on your preferences. Those who want personalized playlists can also customise it to show only songs that have a similar genre to yours. The new service is a good way to find new music and artists you’ve never heard of.
To download and use Discover Weekly, subscribe to the service. If you use it often, it can be easy to consume your phone’s storage. You can download up to 10,000 songs at a time and choose which ones you want to listen to later.
iCloud Music Library
If you have purchased music on the Apple Music store and then downloaded it to your iPhone, you can easily sync it across all your devices by using the iCloud Music Library feature. However, the feature does have some drawbacks, which you should know about before you start using it. For one, you will have to keep your library up to date, as it can sometimes delete old music that you are not using. Also, this feature can cause a lot of confusion, as you may accidentally delete or erase files from your iPhone.
If you’re looking for new music to listen to, you can create playlists from Apple Music. These playlists include artists and genres that you’ve shown interest in. In addition, Apple Music will surface suggestions based on your listening habits, so you can find music that will match your musical tastes.
iCloud Music Library allows you to store your entire Apple Music library on the iCloud, as well as your iPhone’s local music files. Syncing your library with Apple Music also means you’ll always have the latest songs on all your devices. And as long as you’re signed up for an Apple ID, you’ll be able to seamlessly switch between devices with ease.
To disable iCloud Music Library on your iPhone, you’ll need to go into the settings app on your device. Then, tap on the Music option, which contains the settings for iCloud Music Library. If you disable iCloud Music Library, all of your cloud music will be removed.
EQ
Apple Music has an EQ feature that lets you tweak the sound on your iPhone. This is useful if you are listening through headphones or home theater speakers. There are over 20 presets available that are designed for different types of music. To adjust the EQ settings on your iPhone, open the Music settings menu in the app.
The EQ feature in Apple Music is a must-have for music lovers. Its presets can give you a more refined sound and can improve your listening experience. However, this feature is not available for older versions of iOS. If you want to use the EQ feature, you should make sure that your iPhone has enough storage to store the files.
If you are constantly downloading music, you might be running out of storage space on your iPhone. Luckily, you can delete downloaded content from your iPhone by long-pressing on the song and selecting ‘Remove Downloads’. Apple Music also has a popular list called “Now Playing” that displays music suggestions based on your listening habits.
While Apple is known for its constant updates, the EQ is one feature of Apple Music you may not be using on your iPhone. With this feature, you can find songs that you have never heard before. You can also browse playlists based on your mood, including workout music, disco favorites, and the like.
SharePlay
If you’re not using SharePlay yet, you’re missing out on a great feature of Apple Music. This feature allows you to stream music and videos to others via FaceTime. All you need to do is open the Apple Music app and choose “Listen Together.” Then everyone on the call can enjoy the music in synchronization. You can even share playback controls with them.
This feature is available to iPhones and iPads running iOS 15.1 or later. You can also use it on Mac computers and Apple TVs. On Apple TVs, you’ll need to have tvOS 15.1 or later to watch SharePlays. The operating system version of each device can be found under Settings.
To use SharePlay on your iPhone, you need to first add the song to your library. You can do this by pressing the triple-dot icon next to the song’s title. Once you’ve done this, head to the Library tab. Tap on the song or album you’d like to download. Then you can listen to it on another device by long-pressing it.
You can even share your music on social media through the SharePlay feature. The app works with the Apple TV and Apple Music, but also with third-party services via an API. Currently, it supports Disney+, Hulu, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Twitch. Not only does SharePlay work on iOS, it will also work on Android and Windows devices.
Friends Mix
Friends Mix is one of the features of Apple’s new streaming music service. It’s a mix of 25 songs selected by your friends and curated by Apple. This feature is not available on all devices. Although it isn’t yet rolled out on iOS 12, some users have reported seeing it. It joins the Favorites, Chill, and New Music mixes. This feature is part of a broader effort by Apple to streamline the social offerings of Apple Music on its platform. Users can share listening histories with Friends Mix.
If you want to create a new mix or blend with friends, head to the Music app and select the “Friends” button on the top right corner. After you’ve signed up for an account, you can then send a link to friends and see what mixes they have put together. Friends Mix is only available to you if you have made at least three one-on-one mixes with your friends.
Apple Music has improved the listening experience by making it more social. Now, users can see what their friends are listening to and this will influence what music is recommended to them on a weekly basis. Users can also ask Siri to play their friends’ mixes for them. Friends Mix is not available to everyone yet but is starting to populate across Apple Music accounts. As of today, the Friends Mix playlist is updated every Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday. Friends Mix isn’t yet available on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Follow people
When you follow people on Apple Music, you can see what they are listening to and what they’re playing on their playlists. The app also lets you choose which information you want to share with your friends. You can choose to follow everyone or just select specific friends. Whether you’re following people for the first time or want to keep tabs on who you’re listening to, Apple Music makes the process as easy as possible.
To follow someone on Apple Music, open up the app on your favorite device. Go to the ‘People’ section and tap on the magnifying glass icon in the bottom-right corner. Type the username of your friend, or type their real name if they’re using a real name. The name you’re searching for should be associated with an Apple Music account, of course. You can also click on a user’s name to access their profile.
You can also follow people who are following you on Apple Music. Then you can see what songs they’re listening to, and even download a song. Apple Music also allows you to see what your friends are listening to, and you can see if they’ve shared any playlists with you.
After you’ve followed someone, you can unfollow them. You can also choose to block them from viewing your music. Once you’ve blocked someone from accessing your Apple Music, they won’t be able to see your music. If they have added your playlist to their library, however, you’ll still be able to listen to it.
