SiriusXM reviving talks to buy Apple Music competitor Pandora - report

Satellite radio company SiriusXM is reportedly in "active discussions" about buying Pandora, which recently began tackling Apple Music head-on through the launch of its on-demand Premium service.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 10

Pandora Premium drops invite system, launches wide with iOS & CarPlay support

Pandora Premium — Pandora's on-demand music service, challenging Spotify and Apple Music — moved out of an invite-only phase on Tuesday, launching for the general public including support for Apple's iPhone, iPad, and CarPlay.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 1

Pandora guns for Spotify & Apple Music with new Premium on-demand service [u]

Pandora on Monday announced that its long-promised on-demand music service — Pandora Premium — is rolling out this week, challenging rivals like Apple and Spotify with a handful of unique features, mostly focused on personalization. [Updated with more launch info]

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 8

Apple Music rival Pandora cuts 7% of US staff despite upturn in subscribers

One of Apple's competitors in the music space, Pandora, has announced plans to lay off 7 percent of its U.S. workers — excluding those at Ticketfly — despite improvements in its paid subscriber base, and plans to launch on-demand streaming.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 21

Pandora unveils $9.99/month Premium on-demand streaming service, to launch in early 2017

After picking up technology and staff from defunct streaming service Rdio in 2015, streaming music giant Pandora on Tuesday officially announced its own on-demand product that will take on Apple Music and Spotify when it launches next year.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 2

Pandora launches new 'Plus' tier, promises on-demand streaming by end of 2016

Pandora on Thursday announced "Pandora Plus," a revamping of its $4.99 Pandora One plan, while also making changes to its free tier and confirming it will offer on-demand streaming later in 2016, in a bid to compete with Apple Music and Spotify.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 1

Pandora planning to take on Apple Music with on-demand streaming as soon as Sept. - report

Long a radio-only service, Pandora is preparing to delve into the world of on-demand streaming as soon as September, a report said on Friday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 4

US antitrust officials decline to change agreements on songwriting royalties

On Thursday, the U.S. Justice Department's antitrust division said it won't be seeking any changes to agreements on songwriter royalties, maintaining the status quo for streaming services like Pandora and Apple Music.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 8

Largest shareholder urges struggling Pandora to sell itself to the highest bidder

Activist investment firm Corvex Management is pushing streaming radio service — and Apple Music competitor — Pandora to seriously consider selling the company, instead of pursuing what it has dubbed a "costly and uncertain business plan."

Michael Beshara 10 years ago 16

Pandora settles fights with ASCAP, Broadcast Music in wake of royalty ruling

Through newly-forged deals, Pandora has put an end to royalty disputes with Broadcast Music and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, a report said on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 1

Pandora, others must raise streaming royalties after Copyright Royalty Board ruling

The federal Copyright Royalty Board on Wednesday ruled to raise Internet radio royalty rates, meaning companies that offer ad-supported services, such as Pandora and iHeartMedia, will have to pay out increased per-stream fees starting next year.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 13

Apple TV gains Pandora app, but tvOS 9.1 still lacks Bluetooth keyboard support

Streaming music service Pandora launched an official tvOS app on Wednesday, while separately, users have noticed that the fourth-generation Apple TV continues to lack Bluetooth keyboard support, even after Tuesday's tvOS 9.1 update.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 15

Pandora snaps up Rdio technology and employees for $75M

Streaming music giant Pandora announced it will spend $75 million to acquire technology, intellectual property and talent from on-demand competitor Rdio, which plans to file for bankruptcy as part of the deal.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 3

Pandora to pay $90 million in settling royalties lawsuit over pre-1972 recordings

Pandora has reached a $90 million settlement with record labels over royalties from pre-1972 recordings, which were under contention because they don't fall under U.S. federal copyright protections.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 13

Pandora joins shortlist of iPhone apps ready for Apple's CarPlay

Streaming music service Pandora has quietly updated its iPhone app with support for Apple's CarPlay, giving listeners a more convenient interface for compatible vehicles and aftermarket headunits.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 17

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