When Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE, it pointed out that the cellular connectivity enables the smartwatch to stream music on its own. It doesn’t need to be hooked up to an iPhone or Wi-Fi network. However, this feature was missing when the smartwatch was releasing. Apple has now released a new software update for the wearable device that adds the ability to stream music over the cellular network.
Apple today released watchOS 4.1 which allows Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE owners to stream music from Apple Music. It also gives them access to an iCloud Music Library without requiring a connection to an iPhone.
The latest software update also brings a redesigned Music app as well as a new Radio app for streaming the Beats 1 and other Apple Music radio stations. Streaming music via Apple Music requires a subscription to the service.
Music streaming on the Apple Watch also works with the iTunes Match services. Users can access their songs from their iCloud Music Library as well which includes the tracks they’ve purchased on iTunes.
It’s not surprising that Apple has limited this feature to its own music streaming service. Whether or not it will ever allow Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE owners to stream music from the likes of Spotify and Google Play Music remains to be seen.
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