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For Windows users, the app is available for free on the Microsoft Store (and you can pay a small, optional fee to support the developers). And believe me, it’s past time for Apple to replace iTunes on Windows with something better. Still, it’s an interesting app for those who are unhappy with iTunes or the Apple Music web app on Windows. It’s worth noting that Cider is still an “alpha” app, which means that it’s under development – so you’ll probably find a few bugs here and there. There’s also Chromecast support, built-in Song.link sharing, and more. The app even comes with a Remote Control option, so you can play, pause, or skip a song from any other device (hey Apple, please add this to Apple Music). It even has some features that not even the official Apple Music app has, such as the option to follow artists, easy access to your recently played songs, and integration with Apple Podcasts. For instance, it lacks time-synced lyrics, something that was added to Apple Music on iOS, macOS, and even Android years ago.Ĭider not only brings these features, but also features a modern and customizable interface that looks much better than iTunes. ITunes on Windows offers only the basics when it comes to the Apple Music experience. While Mac users may not feel the need to have an alternative Apple Music client, those with Windows PCs may want to give the app a try. The app was built with Electron and Vue.js, so that it can run on both Windows and macOS. Like many other Apple Music clients out there, Cider is based on Apple’s official MusicKit API. With this in mind, a group of developers have created Cider – a new open-source Apple Music client for Window, Linux, and even macOS. However, on Windows, the Apple Music experience is far from the best as users still rely on iTunes. I wasn’t able to really make usage out of these, as I’m a gamer with a whole bunch of keys being used already (and I prefer to listen to music while gaming), but the ability to hotkey program functionalities is something I love in any media player.Apple Music is now offered on multiple platforms, which includes not only Apple operating systems but also Android and Windows. I can’t say too much on this feature, as this isn’t a service I use, but from what I’ve seen around, the plugin does what it’s meant to: shows what you’ve been listening to on Google Play Music. I couldn’t figure out what the Playback API did, either. Voice Controls, however, didn’t seem to work for me. Being able to select a Theme highlight color was a nice touch, too, and I don’t really have much to complain about on this front. Its all too easy to overlook, but any Google Play Music subscription comes with access to a separate app that lets you listen to a massive library of live and. Using the Desktop settings I was able to enable a Dark theme that better fit my Windows setup and allowed my album artwork to pop more. Read or listen to books, news and publication subscriptions. Non-US: Download Google Play Movies & TV. That aside, let’s get into what really sets this desktop player apart.įirst, the customization. Google apps that will help you get started include: Games for Android devices and Chromebooks. You know a dev is good if they fix your problems within a few days without you having said anything. You can find routes, play your favorite songs and even check the weather. Once you’re in, you’ll come across a fairly familiar sight: a window that looks nearly exactly like the stock Google Play Music window. Just tap your car display or get hands-free help with your Google Assistant. Just download and run the installer (it is cross-platform compatible), which will bring you to this page.įortunately for you, all you need to do is sign in using your Google Account information. Meet the Google Play Music Desktop Player, or GPMDP for short.Īs far as setting up GPMDP, you don’t have too much to worry about. ![]() Local music players do much better for performance in that manner.īut what if there were a way to access your Google Play Music library from your desktop? Installation and Setup On weaker computers multitasking with GPM in the background can be a problem since you’re typically required to run Chrome or another fully-fledged browser to access your music on your desktop. Now also has YouTube Music player fully integrated. ![]() Never again will you have to hunt through your tabs to pause your music, or stop listening to your favourite song because Chrome is guzzling up all your RAM. However, it doesn’t come without its downsides. Windows: MacOS / Linux: Run 'Google Play Music' as a standalone desktop app. Long before I ever decided to take the plunge for Play Music’s premium model, it was my favorite music service for that reason. In addition, GPM allows you to upload your own music to Google’s cloud servers to listen to and stream on any device.
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