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Apple Music lossless audio's high data usage detailed

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Apple Music's lossless audio options can consume a significant amount of data, potentially exceeding monthly caps for users on limited cellular plans. While exact figures vary by song and network conditions, estimates suggest that an hour of Hi-Res Lossless playback could use up to 2.9GB. Users concerned about data usage can adjust audio quality settings separately for cellular and Wi-Fi, or download music over Wi-Fi for offline playback. AI

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Novak Božović) ·

    How much data does Apple Music use for lossless audio quality?

    Apple Music has two Lossless options for maximum audio quality, but they consume significantly more data.

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