On June 30, Apple rolled out Apple Music, a music streaming service even as it skipped the Beats 1 Radio across the GCC, including the United Arab Emirates.

Apple started streaming live music as part of Apple Music an all-in-one streaming music service with live global radio station and social platform for artists to connect with fans.

The Beats 1 Radio, a 24/7 live global radio station anchored by DJs Zane Lowe, Ebro Darden and Julie Adenuga from Los Angeles, New York City and London, respectively, is not available for listeners in the UAE. Apple Music Radio on the other hand is a combination of playlists created by radio DJs and Apple explained the stations range in genres from indie rock to classical and folk to funk, with each one expertly curated.

Apart from the UAE, and the GCC, the countries where Beats 1 Music is currently not available include Taiwan, Turkey, Singapore, Lebanon and Jordan. The list below gives you details about countries which offer various subscription services such as Apple Music, Apple Music Radio and Beats 1 Radio, or subscribe to iTunes Match. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204956 Although Apple has not released any official statements regarding this, a customer support staff said, “Beats 1 radio is not available on your country and it can be due to copyright laws or your country prohibits content that might be shown on the radio station.

” Apple Music Connect is a service where artists and fans can connect with each another directly in Apple Music with Connect. Through Connect, artists can share lyrics, backstage photos, videos or even release their latest song directly to fans directly from their iPhone.

While Apple has launched a three month free subscription it has thereby priced the subscription at $9.99/month for individuals and a family plan providing service for up to six family members for $14.99/month.