Systems Update: TikTok will let you stream full songs in its app if you're an Apple Music subscriber

{"title": "Apple Music Subscribers Gain In-App Full-Song Streaming on TikTok", "body": ["TikTok is introducing an integration with Apple Music that enables users to play complete tracks right within the platform. The upcoming Play Full Song option allows connecting an Apple Music subscription to TikTok, permitting seamless playback of selected tunes as users browse content."], ["To begin playback, users simply press an icon on the Sound Details screen or the For You feed. For those with an active Apple Music plan, this launches a simplified interface from Apple's player, allowing listeners to enjoy the track, queue it for future sessions, or incorporate it into a personal collection."], ["The feature relies on Apple's MusicKit APIs, which enable third-party apps to incorporate aspects of the Apple Music platform. Earlier, TikTok provided connectivity to various music services via its Add to Music App tool, facilitating the transfer of discovered tunes to personal libraries. Notably, this latest linkage ensures that streams through Play Full Song are recognized as standard plays on Apple Music, preserving royalties for performers."], ["In tandem with this update, TikTok and Apple are launching a mechanism for audiences to experience live music sessions alongside preferred musicians. The Listening Party function establishes a virtual communal space for synchronized listening and artist engagement, resembling a text-free audio broadcast. Given TikTok's established live-streaming infrastructure, this addition appears designed to adapt similar tools for targeted music marketing purposes."], ["As a key platform for uncovering new music and propelling emerging talents, TikTok explored its own streaming offering in 2023 before discontinuing it in 2024. With recent changes in ownership, the service's goals might expand further, potentially surpassing mere partnerships with established music platforms."], ["Both Play Full Song and Listening Party are set to launch globally over the next few weeks, meaning availability may vary initially for users."]}