Did you feel kind of left out by not being able to use Spotify in the Arab world? Us too. But don't worry, Apple has everything figured out.
The tech giant launched Apple Music, its new music streaming service, this week in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Bahrain, according to Arabian Business . Apple users will be able to plug in after updating to iOS 8.4.
But unlike Spotify, whose subscribers mostly use the free, ad-supported model, everyone will have to pay to access Apple Music. New users, however, will have a three-month free trial period. The price can range between 19.99 dirhams ($5.44) a month to 29.99 dirhams a month, depending on the package.
This decision came after Taylor Swift made waves last week when she blasted Apple for asking artists to forgo payment during the trial period. The Beatles, AC/DC and Eminem are some of the artists that have already signed on with the streaming app.
Along with the app, the tech giant has also launched Beats 1 Radio, a 24/7 broadcasting service helmed by BBC Radio 1's DJ Zane Lowe and a slew of renowned DJs from around the globe.
Already, a few Arab users have been raving about it: