YouTube Music: New app takes on streaming services

YouTube is taking on Spotify, Deezer and Apple with a new music streaming app.

YouTube Music was first announced when the video-sharing site launched its premium YouTube Red subscription service in October.
Now launching in the US only, the app
allows users to stream tracks and albums with or without video.
YouTube said the service would offer "a completely new type of experience"

Free or paid

As with most streaming apps, YouTube Music will offer a limited free service.
Users will be able to listen to tracks and watch videos while online.
Those paying for a $9.99 (£6.56) per-month YouTube Red subscription will get what the company calls an "amplified" experience.
No adverts, the ability to listen offline and hear any video playing in the background whilst your phone is locked or you're using other apps.

Yet another streaming app

If you want to stream music to your phone, there are already plenty of options.
Spotify is by far the most popular service available, with 75 million users worldwide.
Deezer, Rdio and Napster and Jay-Z's Tidal are among the others available.
Recently Apple got in on the act with Apple Music and YouTube's owner has its own streaming service already; Google Play Music.