Reports about a YouTube music subscription service have been making the rounds for about a year, but Android Police this week published what it says are details about what users can expect.
Dubbed YouTube Music Key, the service will provide ad-free music, audio-only playback, and offline access, for $9.99 per month, which is in line with similar offerings from the likes of Spotify, Slacker, and Rdio.
But that fee would provide access to Google Play Music All Access, which may be rebranded as Google Play Music Key, Android Police suggested.
It remains unclear, however, if those who already pay for Google Play Music All Access will be grandfathered into YouTube Music Key or get a discount.
Google declined to comment on the rumors, while YouTube did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Reports about a YouTube music-streaming service date back to at least March 2013, with rumors tipping free and paid subscription options. But progress has been slow-moving, and the division lost two execs within 12 months, the Wall Street Journal said, reportedly over frustrations that the music service—which has suffered internal arguments—had not yet launched.
Part of the appeal of YouTube's rumored streaming service is access to concert footage, covers, and remixes, as well as suggestions to watch and listen to other available tunes.
And while there is still no word on when the service may launch, Android Police published documents indicating that Google has added more than 20 million high-quality tracks, including complete albums organized into artist discographies, specifically for Music Key. The Web giant also reportedly acquired the YouTubeMusicKey.com.
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