Spotify launches premium podcast subscriptions to all US creators
Spotify is now rolling out its premium podcast feature to all creators based in the U.S., allowing them to charge up to $150 for a subscription.
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Mike Peterson
Spotify backtracks, AirPlay 2 coming after all
Spotify will support AirPlay 2 in the future, after the streaming music service issued a correction on a representative's claim development of the feature was being paused.
Malcolm Owen
Spotify abandons AirPlay 2 support [u]
AirPlay 2 support for Spotify has been put on hold for the foreseeable future due to technical issues.
Wesley Hilliard
Spotify tests new ad-supported $0.99 subscription tier
Apple Music rival Spotify is evaluating a new $0.99 per month subscription tier that retains ads, but loosens some of the limitations of the service's free version.
William Gallagher
Spotify loses $23.6 million in Q3, misses total user targets
Spotify reaches 365 million monthly active users, just missing forecast targets, yet posted a $23.6 million loss despite strong paid subscription numbers.
UK Parliament calls for 50/50 streaming royalties split between artists and record labels
In an attempt to ensure fair pay for musicians, UK parliament members are asking the music industry to give artists a higher cut of profits earned from streaming services like Apple Music and Spotify.
Amber Neely
Latest Mac Spotify beta includes Apple Silicon native support
On Thursday, Spotify rolled out a beta build of its player app with native M1 Mac support.
Spotify considering a move into live virtual and in-person events
Spotify is reportedly mulling an expansion into both virtual and live concert events, potentially improving its relationship with artists and adding a new revenue source for the music streaming platform.
Spotify buys podcast discovery platform Podz as war with Apple heats up
Spotify on Thursday announced the acquisition of Podz, a podcast discovery service that enables content creators to better promote their show using audio clips selected through a special algorithm.
Mikey Campbell
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