Apple is Discontinuing Ad-Supported Radio on Apple Music

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Posted January 16, 2016 at 1:30am by iClarified

Apple has sent an email to customers announcing that it is discontinuing ad-supported radio on Apple Music.

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As a listener of ad-supported radio on Apple Music, we want you to know that it's being discontinued starting January 28. Beats 1 will now be the premier free broadcast so you'll continue to get all the best music and culture there with world-class DJs like Zane Lowe and specialty programming from artists like Dr. Dre, Drake, Pharrell Williams, and more.

Additionally, with an Apple Music membership, you can access dozens of radio stations handcrafted by our team of music experts, commercial-free with unlimited skips. Or you can create your own stations based on your favorite songs and artists. Start your Apple Music membership now and enjoy unlimited access to everything radio offers along with the entire Apple Music catalog.
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Earlier today, Apple informed developers that it was discontinuing its iAd App Network. Rumor has it that Apple is planning to move to a more automated platform for ads.

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Apple is Discontinuing Ad-Supported Radio on Apple Music

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matrixmaniac - January 17, 2016 at 10:11pm

Apple also discontinues Thunderbolt ports on MacBook, Apple discontinues Aperture, Apple discontinues MacSafe on MacBook, Apple discontinues MacPro, Apple discontinues 17" MacBook Pro, Apple discontinues side-bar in iTunes, Apple discontinues headphone jack on iPhone...... I'm about to discontinue Apple!

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gamerscul9870 - January 17, 2016 at 11:23pm

It makes sense that other computer companies don't use the ports you mentioned thereby saying who needs them to begin with, but thunderbolt ports still exist, but unless you were to still use those ports, it makes sense to keep them in a iMac because it can't travel. As for aperture, it's merged into iPhoto thus creating photos for Mac. MagSafe is there since it's rechargeable and works with usb-c converters and let me remind you it can be done you you plug a thunderbolt or MagSafe to usb-c in it. Mac Pro still exists it's not like they're extinct. Side bar has changed on iTunes (like it matters). You can keep the 17" MacBook yourself and upgraded like a beast with OWC (best computer part brand ever). Keep the old iPhone if you don't like the jack. The miser the iPhones are the more it will support more later iOS versions. You can buy converting cords to use old ports like still pull off Ethernet on any MacBook, disc drive etc. If you don't like it, ignore it. Btw iPhone 5e (an upgraded 5s) and a 6c is coming so what not to like?

joshWUa - January 16, 2016 at 8:32am

Who cares there's always Pandora anyway. Apple Music is too expensive for the little crap it does. Sticking to Pandora and Spotify which one is free since jailbroken lol

gamerscul9870 - January 16, 2016 at 11:41pm

I do and it's actually better than I imagined. In fact millions do. lawl

paulMOGG - January 16, 2016 at 3:13am

S discontinued month by Apple