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Amazon in talks to launch free music streaming service for Echo devices, report says

In a bid to better compete against market competitors Spotify and Apple Music, Amazon is reportedly in negotiations to launch a free, ad-supported music streaming service that will accompany the retail giant's Prime Music and Music Unlimited products.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 10

US lawmakers attack Apple for song takedowns in Chinese government censorship effort

Apple's decision to pull songs from its Apple Music service in China by pro-democracy musicians has come under fire from US lawmakers, suggesting Apple should not be taking part in what amounts to censorship by the Chinese government.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 31

Wiz Khalifa documentary series coming to Apple Music on Apr. 17

A new five-episode documentary series, "Wiz Khalifa: Behind the Cam," will premiere on Apple Music on April 17, reflecting on the artist's earlier life and his rise to prominence.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 0

Apple reportedly removes pro-democracy music from Apple Music in China

Apple recently pulled songs by pro-democracy artists from its Apple Music service in China, according to a report on Tuesday, suggesting the company has again caved to content gatekeeping requests lodged by the Chinese government.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 45

Apple Music eclipses Spotify in paid US subscribers

After a false start six months ago, Apple Music has truly surpassed Spotify in terms of paid U.S. subscribers — if with a long way to go globally.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 41

Apple Music subscription reduced in India in response to Spotify and YouTube Music launches

Apple has cut the cost of its Apple Music subscription in India, making the streaming service cheaper than the recently-launched rivals Spotify and YouTube Music to potential cash-strapped customers in the emerging market.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 10

Apple Music comes to Amazon's Echo & Fire devices in the UK and Ireland

Following up on a U.S. launch, Amazon has opened Apple Music streaming to U.K. and Irish owners of its Alexa-enabled Echo and Fire devices.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 3

HomePod now $299 in US, similar cuts made worldwide

Apple has permanently lowered the retail price of the HomePod to $299 in the U.S, a $50 cut from the launch price.

Mike Wuerthele 7 years ago 30

Streaming services like Apple Music poised to control music revenue in 2019

Streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music accounted for 47 percent of all recorded music revenue in 2018, making it likely they'll cross the 50 percent mark this year, according to official industry data.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 26

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