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All you need to know about Apple Music

Analysts say Apple Music, to debut Tuesday, may steamroll past rivals Spotify, Rdio and Pandora. Apple, however, has said little about the service. Here are answers to a few consumer qu🌱estions:

How can I subscribe?

Apple Music will come as part of the iOS 8.4 update for the iPhone, avai༺lable for download at 11 a.m. Tuesday. One hour later, Apple’s Beats 1 radio goes live.

What will Apple Music cost?

Apple Music kicks off w꧒ith a free three-month trial. After that, subscriptions cost $9.99 a month for individuals and $14.♉99 for families (up to six people).

What do I get for that?

Unlimited listening to Apple Music’s 𒉰catalog of “tens of millions” of songs, playlists curated by humans rather tha⭕n computers, access to the exclusive “Connect” platform — where artists publish unheard outtakes and interviews, communicating directly with fans.

What’s so great about Beats 1 radio?

It replaces the now-def🔜unct iTunes Radio. Be🌃ats 1 is expected to offer exclusive songs and interviews with artists. Playlists will also be curated by tastemakers like Rolling Stone, Shazam and the Grand Ole Opry.