Latest Apple Music News

Apple Music loses hip-hop and R&B curator to Spotify

The curator responsible for Apple Music's hip-hop and R&B programming is departing for the service's chief rival, Spotify, a report indicated on Monday.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 20

Apple considers cheaper HomePod in face of lackluster sales

Ming-Chi Kuo has chimed in on low HomePod demand, estimating Apple will only sell between 2 million and 2.5 million units through the end of the year, well below market expectations. He adds the company is considering a low-cost version of the device to boost adoption.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 95

Taylor Swift's Apple Music streaming record crushed by new Cardi B album

Rapper Cardi B's first full-length release, "Invasion of Privacy," reached over 100 million streams in its first week on Apple Music — more than doubling the record for a female artist on the service, previously set by Taylor Swift's "Reputation."

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 9

Apple picks Oliver Schusser to head up Apple Music worldwide

Apple has promoted Oliver Schusser to the position of VP of Apple Music & International Content, effectively putting him in charge of Apple Music globally.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 7

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Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 4

Surprise! Spotify now says its Weeknd debut beat out Apple Music

Spotify on Wednesday issued an update regarding streaming figures related to The Weeknd's new album "My Dear Melancholy," saying it beat Apple Music's debut of the same record by 3 million streams.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 29

Apple Music hits landmark 40 million paid subscribers

Apple Music has swelled to 40 million subscribers, according to a Tweet noting the occasion by the company's content director in France, Steven Huon.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 28

Apple's morning show drama switches showrunners after creator leaves project

Apple's upcoming morning show drama starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon is expected to get a new showrunner after creator Jay Carson left the project due to "creative differences."

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 13

Video: Everything you need to know about AirPlay 2 in iOS 11.4

AirPlay 2 will bring new enhancements to streaming audio on the HomePod, Apple TV, iOS devices, and third-party speakers. We went hands-on to see how it works.

Andrew O'Hara 8 years ago 10

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