Google unveils new Nexus phones, Chromecasts, Pixel C tablet & more

At a Tuesday press event, Apple rival Google announced a wide slate of new hardware including two new Nexus phones, new Chromecasts, and the Pixel C Android tablet.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 158

Survey: Majority of current Apple Music trial users likely to pay for subscription [update with reply from Apple]

Most consumers still using the three-month free trial of Apple Music say they are likely to continue paying for a subscription after the period ends, new survey data shows, though a significant portion may have dropped off soon after trying the service.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 53

Spotify moving towards Premium-only music content amid label pressure, sources say

Although it should continue to provide a free, ad-supported tier, Spotify is reportedly planning to limit some of its music content to Premium subscribers in reaction to pressure from record labels.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 23

Spotify encourages customers to bypass Apple's App Store, save $3 per month on subscriptions

In an effort to bypass Apple's 30 percent cut of all App Store purchases, and in the wake of the launch of Apple Music, Spotify has begun emailing customers who subscribed through their iOS to convert their subscription to a Web-based one and save $3 per month.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 45

Spotify climbs to 20M paid subscribers, picks up $526M in funding ahead of Apple Music launch

With the debut of the competing Apple Music service only weeks away, Spotify on Wednesday announced that its total subscriber base has climbed to 75 million people, 20 million of whom are subscribers to its more profitable Premium tier.

Roger Fingas 11 years ago 48

Spotify gains video, moods, and podcasts, Facebook Messenger rolls out video calls globally

Music service Spotify on Wednesday announced a slate of major changes — including the addition of videos, podcasts, and mood-based playlists — while Facebook officially expanded Messenger video calls worldwide.

Roger Fingas 11 years ago 3

With Starbucks deal Spotify looks to build out streaming music platform

Spotify on Monday announced a joint initiative with Starbucks that will see the world's largest coffeehouse chain stream its music in stores, promote premium Spotify subscription tiers and grant current users access to Starbucks' rewards program.

Mikey Campbell 11 years ago 19

Spotify facing pressure from Sony, Universal to drop free on-demand music - report

Major record labels Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment are both reportedly proposing that Spotify end its free, ad-supported on-demand music in a bid to push people into paid subscriptions.

Roger Fingas 11 years ago 42

Spotify, other music services allege Apple App Store policies anti-competitive

Spotify and other streaming music services are upset with Apple's App Store policies, which they say effectively prevent them from competing with iTunes or Beats Music, a report claimed on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 11 years ago 94

Apple's Beats Music relaunch might hurt Spotify more than others, data suggests

Swedish music streamer Spotify has more to lose from Apple's anticipated Beats Music revamp than its competition, according to new usage data, as iOS accounts for a majority of Spotify's active users.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 21

Apple efforts to end free streaming music on Spotify, YouTube spur DOJ inquiry - report

As it prepares to launch a new streaming music service, Apple is said to be pressuring music labels to force rivals like Spotify to abandon their free tiers — something that has apparently brought scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Roger Fingas 11 years ago 47

Apple's rebranded Beats Music service won't have free subscription tier - report

When Apple launches a rebranded Beats Music later this year, the streaming service may not have an ad-supported free tier, according to a new report, citing sources who allegedly spoke with Apple's Eddy Cue and Beats co-founder Jimmy Iovine.

Roger Fingas 11 years ago 47

Sony to shutter iTunes & Beats Music competitor Music Unlimited, partner with Spotify

Struggling Japanese electronics maker Sony has conceded defeat in the digital music market, announcing on Wednesday that it will close its cross-platform Music Unlimited service at the end of March and refer customers to another iTunes & Beats Music competitor, Spotify.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 17

Apple's Beats Music rival Spotify hits 15 million paid subscribers

Swedish streaming music firm Spotify on Monday revealed that its customer base grew to some 60 million active users by the end of 2014, of which 15 million had purchased paid subscriptions.

Sam Oliver 11 years ago 68

Digital music sales dropped 9% in 2014 while streaming surged 54%

Apple's acquisition of streaming service Beats Music looms large over the latest music sales data, showing once again that the industry is trending away from sales of digital songs and albums.

Katie Marsal 11 years ago 68

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