iPod Nano And iPod Shuffle Will Not Be Able To Stream Apple Music

Apple will not allow its users to sync Apple Music with the two cheaper version i.e. the iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle. Only iPod Touch users will be able to stream Apple Music as it gets Wi-Fi connectivity, according to reports.

Apple has taken this decision to prevent piracy. As iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle lack Wi-Fi capabilities, it will be impossible for these two versions to authenticate tracks. This way, Apple can ensure that users are not able to store the music collections on their devices after withdrawing their Apple Music subscription. Apple needs Wi-Fi connectivity to authenticate an Apple Music subscription and only the iPod Touch model is equipped with Wi-Fi capabilities, meaning it is the only model in iPod’s updated line up that can stream Apple Music, as per a report on 9 to 5 Mac. The publication also mentioned, iPod Nano or Shuffle users trying to sync offline music tracks will get a warning, which reads, “Apple Music songs cannot be copied to an iPod.”

According to a Business Insider report, iPod Nano or iPod Shuffle users can still store any music purchased in iTunes in their device. Besides that, any DRM-free music owned by the users, will run on those devices.

Apple Music that was launched on June 30 is currently available for iPhones and iPads running iOS 8.4, Macs running OS X 10.10.4, and the new iPod Touch. New users get the first three months of service for free but upon its expiry, users will have to pay $9.99 a month for a single membership or $14.99 a month for a family of up to six, reports Business Insider.

Since 2012, Apple started neglecting the iPod and reason behind re-introducing it after a long time could be attributed to the dismal sales figure. iPod shipments had declined every quarter since 2009. But now as Apple is keen on dispersing its new Apple Music service, it considers these new iPods as one of the means to realize its end. With this new line up, Apple might attempt to target the low end market segment that cannot afford high end post paid smartphones that have the ability to stream Apple Music, according to a report on Digital Trends.

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