Apple Music Classical to Extend its Reach Beyond Apple iPhones: Android Users Can Now Enjoy a Vast Selection of Music

By debuting on the Android operating system, Apple Music Classical has broadened its audience and made its specialised orchestral software available for the first time on non-Apple devices. This action comes after the service's successful launch on iPhones in March. The classical music app is distinct from the main Apple Music app and offers different navigation, typefaces, and metadata management for easy searching. Apple Music has been accessible on Android devices since 2015. However, the classical music app is only available on that platform.

Apple Music Classical goes above and beyond average audio quality by providing streaming up to 192 kHz/24-bit Hi-Res, Lossless and enabling spatial audio and Dolby Atmos for some tracks.

Apple decides to introduce its service to a competing platform

As a result of Apple's decision to introduce its service to a competing platform before entirely developing its hardware ecosystem, the launch of Apple Music Classical on Android is noteworthy. Apple has yet to release Mac or iPad software just for the classical music service, which is interesting. This strategic shift away from Apple's customary hardware loyalty awards is intended to capitalise on the growing user base of smartphones, which are more frequently used as streaming sources than laptops or tablets. Apple may get more customers and increase the availability of its remaining in-house products by expanding its reach outside of its walled garden.

How did Apple create Apple Music Classical for Android?

Apple's acquisition of Primephonic, a renowned classical streaming service in the Netherlands, led to the creation of Apple Music Classical for Android. The business was taken over by Apple in 2021, and it was later shut down. The Apple Music Classical app has been enhanced by integrating Primephonic's knowledge and sophisticated search tools. Users can use the app's robust search feature, which enables them to find pieces based on composer, work, conductor, or catalogue number. The service library has over five million sounds, including thousands of exclusive albums. The extensive and precise metadata provided by the app enables this feature.

Features of the Apple Music Classical

Additionally, Apple Music Classical offers streaming up to 192 kHz / 24-bit Hi-Res Lossless, supports Dolby Atmos for some tracks, and goes above and beyond ordinary audio quality. For classical music fans, this high-fidelity experience offers an immersive listening encounter. The programme necessitates an Apple Music subscription, it should be noted. However, Apple Music Classical is incompatible with the voice-only plan intended for HomePod owners.

How can Android users enjoy Apple Music Classical?

Users must have Android 9 or later to enjoy Apple Music Classical on Android. Wherever Apple Music is offered, the app is accessible, except for China, Japan, Korea, Russia, and Taiwan. The app is simple to download from the Play Store, and users may take advantage of its vast selection of classical Music.