One of the key new features in the upcoming software update is the Apple Music Voice Plan, which will allow users to access Apple Music exclusively through their own voice assistant.
We're able to give you a first look at the Voice Plan thanks to Steve Moser.
Users will be able to subscribe to the Voice Plan by saying something along the lines of "Hey Siri, start my Apple Music Voice Plan trial," or by signing up through the Apple Music app. In the US, Apple Music is priced at $4.99 per month, with first-time subscribers able to receive a free seven-day preview without auto-renewal, and a three-month trial with auto-renewal available in the Apple Music app.
Users who subscribe to the Voice Plan will be able to play music on any device that has a voice assistant, including the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod mini, and AirPods. Fine print on Apple's website says that the plan works with the "Type to Siri" accessibility feature.
With the Voice Plan, users will have access to Apple Music's entire catalog of over 90 million songs, as well as Apple Music Radio. There is a queue of recently played music in the Apple Music app, as well as a dedicated "Just Ask Siri..." section.
Voice Plan subscribers will have full control over their music. If a Voice Plan subscriber attempts to control the Apple Music app without the help of the virtual assistant, a screen pops up advising them to use the standard Apple Music plan, which costs $9.99 per month for individuals and $14.99 per month for families.
Voice Plan subscribers can't listen to songs in Spatial Audio or Lossless Audio, download songs for offline play, watch music videos, view lyrics, or listen to other supported platforms.
In 17 countries and regions, including the United States, Australia, Austria, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Apple Music's Voice Plan will be available.
