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The best Apple Music tricks and add-ons

Apple Music is two years old. Have you mastered it yet?<br /> © Apple Apple Music is two years old. Have you mastered it yet?
With the iPod and the original iTunes digital store, Apple stood at the forefront of the digital music revolution. In 2015, the computer behemoth finally embraced the idea of streaming with the launch of Apple Music. Whether you're new to the service or you've been using it since the start, here's how you can make more of your Apple Music experience.

Improve audio quality on phones

Tweak the sound settings

Check how much storage the app takes up

Get better recommendations

Apple Music asks you a little bit about your music taste when you first sign up for the service. As you go, you can also indicate what you like and what you don't. Making your preferences clear will let Apple Music serve you the most relevant new music recommendations.

Whenever you come across a track you like in Apple Music, tap the Love button. To be more specific, tap your avatar in the mobile app, then select Choose Artists For You. On the next screen, you can tell Apple Music which genres and artists you like and don't like.

Wake up to tunes

Share your musical taste with others

Create your own radio stations

Move your playlists in and out of Apple Music

Keep an eye on your subscription

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