[mcmullen]

Interesting that you mention the Music app in point (1). I understand the argument that having it all in one place and integrated throughout the OS is a benefit. But, I actually think the Music app is way too complicated for the average user. It took me a while to work out what was going on. I also disagree with your point (2) as I think Spotify is pretty simple to understand and use.

[threeseed]

Well I am not so arrogant as to speak for users around the world. But they have signed up 11 million in a few weeks so clearly it isn't too much of an impediment.

Spotify is an easy app to use but it has inconsistencies all over the place. Especially when you are saving offline content and the interplay between starred, playlists, and songs/albums.

[mcmullen]

11 million free trials pushed through the first page of the App Store and Apple website. Time will tell.

Funny as I have the same problems with Apple music - it randomly deletes my songs and portions of playlists.

Apple really need to focus their apps (and they should start with iTunes first).