With the release of iOS 7, all of Apple’s apps received a makeover. However, in the case of the Music app, it’s more than that, as Apple’s native music player has a new feature in the form of iTunes Radio, where
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Having iTunes Radio on iOS 7 is another matter entirely. That means Apple gets into the music streaming business on platforms where that business is really successful and has a lot of strong competitors.
With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at iTunes Radio on iOS 7, as well as some tips to help you get the most out of it.
iTunes Radio on iOS 7
To use iTunes Radio, you must open the Music app on your iPhone or other iOS device and find Radio icon at the bottom of the screen. iTunes Radio then shows you a selection of featured radio stations curated by Apple at the top of the screen and your stations at the bottom.
If you use iTunes Radio on your computer, your stations will be synced to your iPhone, so you have instant access to all your radio stations on all your devices. When you play any song, you can buy it from the iTunes Store if you like. In addition, you can also create new stations from any song using that song or its artist as a base.
Also worth noting (especially for users of other radio services like Pandora for example), is that iTunes Radio also learns the music you like from your behavior while using the app and uses that information. for better tuning results when creating your radio station.
Create your own radio station on iOS 7
Creating your own radio station on iTunes Radio is quite simple. Just tap New station Enter your search criteria (artist, genre, or song) and iTunes Radio will offer several stations for you to choose from.
And, as mentioned earlier, the more you ‘Like’ songs (use the Star icon when playing) and play them, the more iTunes Radio learns and delivers better results. The algorithms used still need to be improved, but the results so far are at least positive.
One thing worth mentioning for anyone thinking of ditching something like Pandora for iTunes Radio, is that Apple’s alternative won’t let you choose the music you want to listen to. That means you’re stuck with whatever the terminal throws at you, which isn’t ideal.
Hot Tip: Due to licensing issues, iTunes Radio is only available in select countries. However, you can still use it on your iOS device or on a computer running iTunes if you have a US iTunes Store account. Once you sign in to your US account, iTunes Radio will work perfectly no matter where you are!
And there you go. iTunes Radio is definitely a big step forward for Apple and also one of the best new features of the new iOS 7. Honestly, it can’t compete with other music streaming services yet, but it’s still a great way to discover and enjoy music, especially if you’ve never tried another service. before.
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