5 things you need to know about Apple's newest product.

And just like that, Apple is set to change everything again.

Given Apple is the creator of revolutionary musical technology such as the iPod and iTunes, the company’s latest venture is almost certain to be a hit.

At the World Wide Developers Conference in San Francisco this week, Apple unveiled its very own music streaming service, Apple Music.

While the new product has been described as Apple’s answer to Spotify, it has one-upped the streaming service with a few bonus features.

Here is everything you need to know.

1. It streams audio AND video.

You can access your favourite song and its film clip in the one app.

Similar to Spotify, you will be able to search a massive (think iTunes-sized) database of music, make your own playlists and curate your own library — but with an added option of music videos.

Also better than Spotify is Apple’s intelligence. Apple Music will register songs you have in your iTunes library and Apple music playlists, and then suggest new songs you might like.

2. It will broadcast a radio station to over 100 countries.

Talk about global communication.

The 24-hour radio station, Beats One, will be headed up by BBC 1 radio host Zane Lowe, and his band of selected DJs.

The station will be broadcast live all across the world, playing mostly the newest and hottest hits.

But if what they’re playing isn’t your bag, you will have the option to listen to a genre of your choice, including Jazz, R&B, or the classics.

3. There is now a new way to stalk your favourite musicians.

Connect is Apple Music’s service for artists.

As they put it: “Candid shots from backstage. In-progress lyrics. A rough cut of a new video. Here, artists can share just about anything they want. Because when musicians are free to express themselves directly to their fans, it’s a powerful thing.”

Basically, if you’re a musician you can register a page and post new songs, photos and, well, pretty much whatever the hell you please.

If you’re a fan (and an Apple Music subscriber) you can follow your musical heroes and receive all this info to your mobile or computer.

It’s somewhat like a Facebook page mixed with MySpace music and Sound Cloud. Basically your one-stop-shop to fan girl.

4. Even Android users can access Apple Music.

Apple Music will be accessible wherever iTunes is currently accessible… and then some.

In an interesting step toward world domination, Apple has also made the service available on Android devices — that’s pretty much every smart device that’s not an iPhone or iPad.

While Apple Music will be available on iPad, iPhone, Mac and PC on June 30, we’re told it will be available on Apple TV and Android sometime in Spring.

If you are a subscriber you can access all services from any device. However, if you aren’t a paying customer, you will only have limited access to the streaming service — no matter what you’re using.

5. How much will it set you back?

The equivalent of $US9.99 every month.

While local prices are yet to be confirmed, Lifehacker predicts Aussies will be charged around $11.99.

Apple is also including a “family plan” for $US14.99 a month, for you to split with up to six people.

Wait for it though, the best news is everyone will be eligible for a FREE three-month trial.

Would you pay to use Apple Music?

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