It’s 2023 and the standalone classical music app that Apple promised for 2022 is nowhere to be seen. It’s not clear whether or not it’s late or has been quietly killed off.

The corporate mentioned its providing will embrace high-quality audio, professional suggestions and playlists, unique audio content material, “intensive contextual particulars on repertoire and recordings” and different superior options for classical music aficionados.

Apple classical music app is MIA in 2023

In 2021, Apple bought classical music service Primephonic. The iPhone-maker then dedicated itself to creating its personal model with the perfect options of Primephonic and extra.

“Within the close to future, we’ll ship a devoted classical expertise that can actually be the perfect on this planet,” mentioned Oliver Schusser, VP of Apple Music and Beats, on the time.

The corporate promised in 2021 that the applying could be out “subsequent yr.” It has now missed that deadline. And it has made no point out of the classical music app since 2021. It stays unclear whether or not the undertaking is taking longer than first estimated, or if Apple despatched it the identical manner as AirPower.

Music to your ears?

The variations between classical music and pop or rap go nicely past the sound. Classical catalogs aren’t concerning the newest hits. As a substitute, they include quite a few recordings of the identical piece, accomplished by a variety of performers over a long time. Shopping for Primephonic gave Apple a straightforward method to bulk up its classical music assortment.

“We love and have a deep respect for classical music, and Primephonic has turn out to be a fan favourite for classical lovers,” mentioned Schusser.

Nonetheless, Apple shut down the streaming service in 2021 instantly after the acquisition. Followers have been ready for the promised substitute devoted classical music app ever since. As a substitute, Cupertino added Primephonic’s catalog to the usual Apple Music app.

Lewis Wallace contributed to this text.