TikTok has begun recruiting users from Australia, Mexico, and Singapore to partake in an exclusive beta testing of its novel music streaming service, as reported by TechCrunch and CNBC. Initially, TikTok initiated beta trials for its nascent streaming platform in Brazil and Indonesia in the early days of July. Presently, the platform is increasing the reach of its music service’s testing phase, offering a complimentary three-month trial to selected users in these regions.
TikTok Music, an entirely standalone app, can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store by those participating in the test. It does, however, link to the primary TikTok app, allowing users to discover the full versions of songs that gain popularity on the video-sharing platform. According to reports, the music streaming app provides features such as personalized song suggestions, real-time lyrics, collaborative playlists, and the capacity to locate songs via a lyrics search function. TechCrunch has noted a Shazam-like capability, presumably enabling it to identify songs by listening, as well as allowing users to download tracks for offline listening.
TechCrunch learned from the ByteDance-owned app that upon the completion of the tester’s trial period, the service will cost AUD12 (US$8.16) per month in Australia, Mex$115 (US$6.86) in Mexico, and S$9.90 (US$7.48) in Singapore. Currently, TikTok operates a music streaming service named Resso in India, Brazil, and Indonesia. However, it plans to terminate the app in the latter two nations come September. The corporation has yet to disclose if or when its music app will launch in the US, but it did submit a trademark application for “TikTok Music” in the country in May 2022.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about TikTok Music Streaming Service Beta Test
Where has TikTok expanded the beta test for its music streaming service?
TikTok has expanded the beta test for its music streaming service to include Australia, Mexico, and Singapore.
Is TikTok Music a separate application?
Yes, TikTok Music is a completely separate app that can be downloaded from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
What are the features of the TikTok Music app?
The TikTok Music app offers personalized song recommendations, real-time lyrics, collaborative playlists, a lyrics search feature, and a Shazam-like feature for identifying songs. It also allows users to download tracks for offline listening.
How much will the TikTok Music service cost after the trial period?
After the trial period, the service will cost AUD12 per month in Australia, Mex$115 per month in Mexico, and S$9.90 per month in Singapore.
Is TikTok planning to launch its music streaming service in the US?
The company has not yet announced plans for a US launch of the music app, but it did file a trademark application for “TikTok Music” in the US in May 2022.
More about TikTok Music Streaming Service Beta Test
- TechCrunch Report on TikTok Music Service Beta Test Expansion
- CNBC Article on TikTok’s New Music Streaming App
- Details on TikTok Music’s Features
- Trademark Application for “TikTok Music” in the US
5 comments
tiktok music? sounds like it could be my new go-to for discovering fresh tunes.
hmmm, not sure about this. Music streaming is already crowded market. will be tough for TikTok to standout.
I hope they won’t shut down Resso in India too. ive been loving it so far :/
Woah! TikTok’s getting into music streaming now? Can’t wait to try this out if it hits the US. Seems like it could be a real Spotify competitor!
interesting.. they are really branching out from just being a video app. Curious to see how well they’ll do in the music streaming scene.