streamingmusicIt has long become a part of most people’s daily lives, but in the face of competition from various platforms, many people are still waiting to see whether to pay for a subscription. Recently Apple Music It is rare to launch a large-scale trial extension event, which instantly lengthens the originally short experience time and allows more users to have the opportunity to in-depth test the sound quality, recommendation algorithm and music library content.
However, before seeing the word “free”, there are still several key thresholds and subscription mechanisms that need to be understood first. Otherwise, if you are not careful, you may be automatically deducted after the trial is over. Is this offer suitable for you? How to ensure that you don’t step on a thunderstorm? Before pressing the button to subscribe, you might as well read the key points clearly at once.
Apple Music comes with a 6-month free trial, a discount worth 990 yuan. How to get it once?
For people who are accustomed to filling their commute, work or exercise time with music, streaming platforms have long been indispensable. The limited-time event launched by Apple Music can be said to be a rare and generous event in recent years.
In the past, Apple Music usually only provided a 1-month trial, and even if there were occasional promotions, it would only be extended to 2 to 3 months at most. But this event directly increased the trial period to 6 months, which is almost equivalent to giving away a full membership for half a year.
If the Taiwan personal plan is calculated at 165 yuan per month, it is equivalent to a saving of 990 yuan in half a year. It is very attractive to people who are still using free music services or are not sure whether to pay for a subscription. What’s more, there are no functional limitations during the trial period. Advanced listening experiences such as lossless sound quality and Dolby Atmos are fully open, allowing users to test the strength of the platform without cost pressure.
Supports a wide range of devices, making Apple ecosystem users more comfortable
This offer is applicable to a wide range of devices. As long as you have an iPhone, iPad or Mac, you can participate in the event. If it is Apple For ecosystem users, the overall experience is usually smoother. Features such as cross-device playback and integrated control with Siri can make daily music listening more intuitive.
The event lasts until March 5. As long as the redemption is completed within the period, the 6-month free period will begin. In other words, the sooner you open it, the sooner you can enjoy full service.
How to get a free trial? It’s actually easier than imagined
Qualified users usually only need a few steps to complete the application:
- First, make sure that the device has been updated to the latest system version to avoid not being able to see offers due to an old version.
- Then open the built-in Apple Music App and log in with your Apple account. In most cases, the system will automatically pop up the trial window, just click to start the free trial.
If you don’t see the prompt, you can also go to the App homepage to view event information. After confirming your qualifications, a subscription prompt will appear on the screen, and it will be completed after verification through Face ID or entering a password. There are no fees for the first 6 months.
The overall process is quite intuitive, and even those who are new to streaming subscriptions can complete it in a short time.
Pay attention to qualification restrictions, new users are given priority
The most important threshold set by this wave of discounts is that they are mainly provided to “new subscribers”. If you have subscribed to Apple Music in the past, or have already used your trial qualification, you theoretically cannot participate again. However, many netizens shared their actual testing experience and pointed out that as long as they have previously canceled their subscription, there is still a chance to see the 6-month free option. Whether you are eligible or not is still determined by the system, so it is recommended to directly open the app to check for the most accurate result.
Many people tend to overlook the key details after the trial.
The most common discussion about most subscription services is not the trial, but “after the trial is over.” When the free period expires, the system will automatically renew the subscription and start charging. If you don’t pay special attention, you may not find out until the credit card bill comes. The current Apple Music subscription prices in Taiwan are as follows:
- Personal plan 165 yuan per month
- Student plan is RMB 90 per month, student status needs to be verified
- Family plan is $265 per month for 6 people
If you just want to try it out, remember to cancel manually at least 24 hours before the trial expires to avoid being charged. If you are worried that you accidentally forgot that the trial has expired, you can set a reminder in your mobile calendar, for example, on the 5th month and 29th day to notify yourself to check the subscription status. This is a simple but very effective method.
Conclusion: Half a year is actually enough. You will know if it is good after you try it.
Six months of using Apple Music is enough time for you to judge whether a music platform is suitable for you. You can observe whether the recommended songs are close to your preferences, whether it is easy to search for unpopular songs, whether the sound quality performance has been improved, and even compare whether the playback interfaces of different platforms are smooth. If you end up getting used to the original platform, you won’t lose anything by canceling your subscription. But if you find that it is more in line with your listening habits, then this free period will save you a lot of trial and error costs.
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Source: KOCPC Chinese