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

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What happened

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

Key facts

  • Reported by Engadget and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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