Britney Spears' album 'Glory' debuts, but not as Apple Music exclusive

Britney Spears debuted her ninth studio effort, "Glory," on Friday as a non-exclusive streaming release despite reports, and a highly suggestive tweet from Spears herself, that it would land only on Apple Music.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 24

Spotify allegedly retaliating against Apple Music exclusives by 'burying' artist content [u]

While Apple is buying exclusives to keep music off rival streaming services, its main competitor — Spotify — is reportedly firing back by "burying" content from artists who sign those deals.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 27

Spotify looks to squeeze record labels over streaming rights ahead of IPO

Coming off a year of heavy net losses, Spotify, the world's largest music streaming service, is attempting to negotiate better terms with record labels as it prepares for a potential initial public offering next year.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 21

Apple counsel attacks Spotify complaints as 'rumors and half-truths'

Spotify is "resorting to rumors and half-truths" in order to ask for an exemption from App Store rules, according to a letter to the company by Apple general counsel Bruce Sewell.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 109

Spotify says Apple rejected update over App Store policies, 'causing grave harm' to service

Apple Music competitor Spotify has accused Apple of rejecting an update to its official iOS app, claiming that the iPhone maker has exhibited "a troubling pattern of behavior" that's anti-competitive.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 143

Apple Music rival Spotify tops 100 million subscribers, 30 million paid listeners

Spotify on Monday announced that it had surpassed 100 million subscribers, including 30 million paid customers, keeping it firmly ahead of Apple Music and other rivals in the streaming music space.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 18

Spotify says Apple's App Store changes omit 'price flexibility,' customer data

Apple's planned changes to the App Store still don't address some fundamental problems, a Spotify executive said on Thursday, hinting that the music service's in-app subscription fees are likely to remain unchanged.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 14

Spotify hires manager Troy Carter to challenge Apple & others on exclusive content

Apple's chief competitor in the streaming music space, Spotify, is reportedly hiring Troy Carter, a high-profile manager best known for artists like Lady Gaga, Meghan Trainor, and John Legend.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 12

Spotify matches Apple Music with improved $15 Family plan

Looking to hold onto its dominance in the music streaming space, Spotify on Monday launched an upgraded Family plan, matching similar ones from Apple Music and Google Play.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 15

Spotify growing even faster thanks to launch of Apple Music, VP says

Spotify has actually seen its business accelerate since Apple Music was launched in June 2015, a vice president with the company said on Monday, crediting the extra attention drawn to streaming services.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 25

Spotify expands video into original programming, setting up battle with Apple Music

Music streaming service Spotify on Monday announced plans for 12 new original video series, in a move which could further intensify competition with second-place rival Apple Music.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 10

Reversing track, Kanye West's full 'Life of Pablo' may come to Apple Music on Friday

Despite earlier promises by the rapper, Kanye West's complete The Life of Pablo album should appear on Apple Music and Spotify on April 1, a report said on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 23

After 1 year, Tidal reaches 3M paid subscribers, well behind Apple Music's 11M

Subscription music streaming service Tidal announced Tuesday that it has 3 million paid subscribers who signed on in its first year of availability, a number that lags behind the likes of Apple Music and Spotify.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 34

Under pressure from Apple Music, Spotify tries to buy new subscribers' love with free Chromecast

In the face of intense competition from Apple Music and free alternatives like YouTube, streaming provider Spotify is working to entice consumers to sign up for its premium service by offering Google's Chromecast gratis to new subscribers.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 10

Spotify's first video offerings launching on iOS next week, ad-free

Spotify is taking its first steps into streaming video with an Android rollout this week, followed by the introduction of iOS support the next, the company announced on Monday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 3

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