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.
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Wesley Hilliard
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Mike Peterson
