Spotify 'HiFi' audio control, error messages uncovered by user

A user has found and been able to use a new "HiFi" button in the Spotify app, ahead of the music streaming company's launch of lossless audio.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

Podcast

MacBook Air redesign, Spotify exclusive podcasts, and MagSafe accessories on the AppleInsider podcast

Stephen Robles 5 years ago 0

Spotify, Tile, Tinder App Store complaints are solely business grievances, Apple says

Apple has told the Senate Judiciary Committee that complaints alleging that the App Store is anticompetitive, are based solely in business grievances.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 21

Tile CEO 'welcomes' AirTag competition from Apple's 'runaway monopoly train'

CEO CJ Prober says that Apple has put Tile at a disadvantage both through direct AirTags competition, and changes to iOS that have made it appear that Tile is broken.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 42

Lossless streaming option for Apple Music may launch within weeks

Apple is rumored to be preparing to reveal a high-fidelity feature for Apple Music within weeks, potentially alongside the launch of third-generation AirPods.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 44

European Commission says Apple is in breach of EU competition law

30 April 2021 The European Commission has announced its "preliminary conclusion" that Apple is in breach of EU competition laws over the App Store.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 95

Spotify updates 'Your Library' tab with improved search

In a service update revealed on Thursday, the "Your Library" tab in Spotify can now be searched using dynamic tags, new sorting options, and search filters.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 2

Spotify now has 158 million subscribers as war with Apple intensifies

During Q1, Spotify's paid subscriber total grew to 158 million, up 21% from the same period a year ago, as the streaming giant's battle with Apple Music and Apple Podcasts heats up.

Will Shanklin 5 years ago 8

Spotify launches paid podcast subscriptions via Anchor

Podcast creators who use Anchor can now submit paid-only podcast episodes to Spotify, initially for no additional cost but with a 5% fee starting in 2023.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 1

EU to charge Apple over anti-competitive App Store fees this week

The European Union is expected to charge Apple over anticompetitive behavior allegations this week, almost two years after Spotify lodged its complaint with the European Commission about the App Store and Apple Music.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 26

Spotify to launch rival podcast subscriptions to Apple

Spotify is reportedly planning to introduce a paid podcast subscription service, and not take a cut of revenue as Apple's new Podcast subscriptions will.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 8

Spotify, Tile, and Match Group call Apple anticompetitive at Senate hearing

Representatives from Spotify, Match Group, and Tinder testified against Apple at a Senate hearing Wednesday, accusing the Cupertino company of anticompetitive conduct.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 36

Apple to take reported 30% cut from podcast subscriptions

Apple's new podcast subscription service will reportedly take a 30% revenue cut during podcast publishers' first year on the platform.

Will Shanklin 5 years ago 6

Apple announces subscription Podcast service

Apple has unveiled a new subscription podcast service to rival that of Spotify. Users will get early access to episodes, and be able to support podcast creators.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 2

Senate to call Spotify, Tile witnesses at app store antitrust hearing

Top legal officials from Spotify, Match, and Tile will speak at an upcoming Senate antitrust hearing examining the Apple and Google app stores.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 11

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