Apple Music Offers Playlist Transfer from Spotify - Considerations for Switching Music Platforms
In a significant move, Apple has expanded the capabilities of its Apple Music app, allowing users to transfer songs or playlists from other music platforms, including Spotify, to Apple Music. As of the article's publication, Apple has not responded to a request for comment regarding the feature.
The transfer option has been rolled out to several countries, including the US, UK, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, and more. This development offers a timely opportunity for those concerned about recent news about Spotify's AI-mimicking artists and some indie artists leaving the platform due to its CEO's AI military investments.
The feature is powered by the SongShift service, which requires access to the library that you're transferring music from. When SongShift completes the transfer, Apple Music will attempt to create a replica playlist or song choice based on its library. However, users may need to double-check certain matches, as not every song may have a replacement version on Apple Music.
For users like Aaron Pruner, a frequent creator of streaming-music playlists on both Spotify and Apple Music, this feature presents a solution to his problems related to device compatibility and family plan limitations. Pruner's current setup involves an Android device that doesn't work with his HomePod and an iPhone used by his wife, making it difficult to access playlists on both devices.
However, it's important to note that attempts to transfer from Spotify on a computer browser were met with the message "Currently busy, try again later." Users are advised to hold off on canceling any other service until they've completed their transfers and checked to see what Apple's service can replace.
The results of switching from Spotify to Apple Music will depend on the overlap between a user's musical preferences on other platforms and what Apple Music already offers. Multiple music services, including Spotify, have struggled with AI mimicking existing artists, which could be a concern for some users.
In conclusion, Apple's latest rollout provides a convenient solution for families using both Spotify and Apple Music to more easily coordinate music and for users looking to switch platforms due to recent developments in the music industry.
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