Spotify still dominant music streaming service in the US

According to the latest numbers, Apple Music remains comfortable in second place in the music streaming wars, but Amazon Music is rising up the charts.

Evan Selleck 2 years ago 10

Apple says it already changed its rules enough to satisfy Spotify EU complaint

The European Union is to hear Apple's argument on Friday, against an anti-steering accusation that was initiated by Spotify, and could lead to an almost $40 billion fine.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 3

Spotify updates Mac app with Your Library, Now Playing changes

Spotify is rolling out a new desktop experience for the Mac version of its music streaming app, with updates including redesigns of the Your Library and Now Playing screens.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 1

Spotify is still bleeding money but predicts a return to profitability

People are flocking to Spotify as shown by the company's recent financial results, but it continues to bleed over a quarter-billion dollars per quarter — even after its layoffs in January.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 5

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Apple's AI future, Spotify vs. Apple Music, Samsung's moon controversy

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 1

Spotify's HiFi tier is coming — but not soon

A report suggests the Apple Music lossless launch spoiled Spotify's HiFi plans, but a Spotify executive has confirmed the new tier is still coming eventually.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 20

Spotify's new design looks like TikTok

Spotify announced a redesign of its app recently with a new Home feed and automation features, and it may look familiar to some users.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 8

Apple praises EC antitrust refocus, but ignores the bad parts

Following the European Union saying Apple has broken antitrust laws, the company has issued a statement that focuses on only the parts of the announcement that support its case.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 8

Apple Music violates EU antitrust laws, $39 billion fine possible

Apple is staring down a potential $39.4 billion fine, as the European Commission says that Apple Music has breached antitrust law concerning restrictions on developers advertising subscriptions.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 46

Audiobook narrators complain Apple may have used them to train AI voices

Customers of Spotify's audiobook narration firm say that they were not adequately informed of a contract clause that they agreed to, that ultimately allowed Apple to use their voices in its AI training.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 10

Spotify posts another big operating loss, but growing subscribers

Spotify said in its Q4 earnings report that while it bled another $231 million in cash, subscribers rose to 489 million.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 12

Spotify lays off 6% of workforce, loses content chief

Leading music streamer Spotify is cutting 600 staff in a "difficult but necessary" move to reduce costs, and in a restructure is losing Dawn Ostroff, head of content and advertising.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 15

Spotify rant demands decisive action against Apple

A consortium led by Spotify has written to the European Union claims that Apple is defying courts and regulators, so it wants "urgent action" from courts and regulators.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 16

Apple's got $3 trillion, Intel says it's got an M1 killer, and more - Apple's January 2022 in review

Intel promises it has a faster chip than the M1, but Apple seems to be earning a little cash anyway, and Spotify is still raking it in despite artists' protests.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 3

Spotify app code shows upcoming HealthKit integration for workout playlists

Music streaming service Spotify appears to be working on a new feature that would allow users to generate workout playlists based on health data via HealthKit.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 0

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