The YouTube Music app is a music and video streaming service that allows users to listen to the latest hits, stay connected to artists they love, and discover new music and podcasts to enjoy on all their devices. It is Googles version of similar services from Spotify and Apple. The app can be downloaded for free from the app store on iOS or Google Play Store on Android devices. The app integrates with several apps and services, including Wear OS, Google Maps, Waze, and Google Assistant. YouTube Music offers two versions: ads-supported YouTube Music, which includes access to background play and downloads for most podcasts, and YouTube Music Premium, which gives users exclusive access to music benefits such as background play for music, music without ads, and audio-only music. Some of the features of YouTube Music include:
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Song lyrics: Users can sing along to their favorite songs with the lyrics feature.
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Seamless switching between audio and video: Users can switch seamlessly between audio and video.
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Offline play: Users can save tracks to play offline.
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Higher-quality playback: Premium subscribers can take advantage of 256kpbs AAC streaming.
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Google Home and Chromecast Audio: Users can use YouTube Music on these devices with a Premium membership.
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My Supermix: An easy way to find new music, tailored to the users listening habits with a mix of familiar and new tracks.
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New Releases: The Explore tab contains new music based on genres and artists, music videos, albums, and singles.
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Start radio: Users can use the Start radio function when playing any track to get a curated selection of songs related to the one they are listening to.
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Wear OS: Users can listen to YouTube Music with their Wear OS watch, stream music over LTE or Wi-Fi, or download songs and podcasts to their watch so they can listen to music while offline.
In summary, the YouTube Music app is a music and video streaming service that allows users to listen to the latest hits, stay connected to artists they love, and discover new music and podcasts to enjoy on all their devices. It offers two versions, ads-supported YouTube Music and YouTube Music Premium, and integrates with several apps and services. Some of its features include song lyrics, seamless switching between audio and video, offline play, higher-quality playback, and compatibility with Wear OS, Google Home, and Chromecast Audio.