Apple just gave us a huge reason to buy a new pair of AirPods or Beats headphones
Free music? Yes, please
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If you’ve ever wanted to grab yourself a pair ofAirPodsorBeats headphones, now might just be the best time to do so, asAppleis now offering a free six-month subscription toApple Musicupon new purchases of eligible AirPods and Beats products.
Reported by9to5Mac, buyers of new AirPods or Beats headphones will have 90 days to redeem the Apple Music offer. However, don’t fret if you bought a pair prior to the announcement of the offer, as all you’ll need to do is upgrade toiOS 15on compatible Apple devices.
Do keep in mind that you can’t be an existing Apple Music subscriber. The free six-month trial is only available to consumers who have never subscribed to Apple Music in the past.
If you’re unsure whether or not you’re eligible for the Apple Music promotion, Apple will be sending out notifications to users who meet the criteria for the offer. Additionally, checking the Apple Music app once you’ve updated to iOS 15 should prompt you to redeem the offer.
The following AirPods and Beats products are currently eligible for the six-month Apple Music trial:
Analysis: too good to pass up?
If you’ve yet to try Apple Music as a service, there’s really no better time than now. While the app itself isn’t perfect, with some navigation issues (not to mentionpodcastsbeing found in an entirely separate app), it’s still a worthwhile alternative to the likes ofSpotifyandYouTube Music. Not least because of Apple’sSpatial and Lossless Audio, which is offered at no extra cost for a superbly high-quality listening experience.
Apple has done a similar promotion in the past for the Apple Music service. However, this was specifically for Beats products, and didn’t include the revised deal’s lineup of AirPods. Spotify has also granted extended trials for its Premium subscription service, specifically on theXbox Game Passplatform’s Perks feature.
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This current Apple Music deal is also a decent call-to-action for anyone looking to pick up a new pair of cans or buds. As you might expect, AirPods and Beats products are no slouches when it comes to audio performance. We’re particularly big fans of the AirPods Pro - thebest AirPodsyou can buy - and the Beats Studio Buds.
Rhys is TRG’s Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for more than two years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, as well as the latest and greatest in fight sticks and VR, Rhys strives to provide easy-to-read, informative coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. As for the games themselves, Rhys is especially keen on fighting and racing games, as well as soulslikes and RPGs.
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