[h=2]CNET Editors' Take[/h] [h=5]June 10, 2013 11:56 AM PDT[/h]
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As was widely speculated, Apple today at WWDC 2013 unveiled iTunes Radio, its entry into the already crowded streaming radio field.
Like the popular streaming radio service Pandora, iTunes Radio lets you create personalized radio stations based on one or more artists, albums, songs, or genres of your choice. This makes it an attractive option if you're looking to discover new music that's compatible with your tastes. And if you are already using the built-in Music app as your media player, then jumping onto iTunes Radio is almost a no-brainer, since it will be built right into the app.
Because Apple was able to strike deals with all the major record labels, iTunes Radio is shipping with an already large music catalog.
Among the features we saw demoed at WWDC, was the History screen, which keeps track of all the songs you're listening to across all of your supported devices. We also saw an assortment of featured stations, including one that is tied to trending music on Twitter.
Apple's iTunes Radio will come built into the iOS Music app with iOS 7 (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad). It will also be built into iTunes on Mac and PC, as well as on Apple TV. It is an ad-supported service, but comes ad-free if you're an iTunes Match subscriber.
Editors' note: We will update this story with many more details throughout the day.
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By Jaymar Cabebe Jaymar Cabebe covers mobile apps and Windows software for CNET. While he may be a former host of the Android Atlas Weekly podcast, he doesn't hate iOS or Mac. Jaymar has worked in online media since 2007. Full Bio
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As was widely speculated, Apple today at WWDC 2013 unveiled iTunes Radio, its entry into the already crowded streaming radio field.
Like the popular streaming radio service Pandora, iTunes Radio lets you create personalized radio stations based on one or more artists, albums, songs, or genres of your choice. This makes it an attractive option if you're looking to discover new music that's compatible with your tastes. And if you are already using the built-in Music app as your media player, then jumping onto iTunes Radio is almost a no-brainer, since it will be built right into the app.
Because Apple was able to strike deals with all the major record labels, iTunes Radio is shipping with an already large music catalog.
Among the features we saw demoed at WWDC, was the History screen, which keeps track of all the songs you're listening to across all of your supported devices. We also saw an assortment of featured stations, including one that is tied to trending music on Twitter.
Apple's iTunes Radio will come built into the iOS Music app with iOS 7 (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad). It will also be built into iTunes on Mac and PC, as well as on Apple TV. It is an ad-supported service, but comes ad-free if you're an iTunes Match subscriber.
Editors' note: We will update this story with many more details throughout the day.
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[h=2]Quick Specifications[/h]
- Category Music and audio
- Platform iOS
By Jaymar Cabebe Jaymar Cabebe covers mobile apps and Windows software for CNET. While he may be a former host of the Android Atlas Weekly podcast, he doesn't hate iOS or Mac. Jaymar has worked in online media since 2007. Full Bio
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