Spotify updates iOS app to focus on song history and podcasts

Spotify is overhauling the Home Hub of its iPhone and iPad app to increase music discovery, with changes to the app making it easier to see previously listened-to tracks and bringing a greater focus on podcasts.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0

'Bark worse than the bite' in EU Apple antitrust probe, analysts believe

A European Commission investigation into whether Apple disadvantages Apple Music rivals is wrapping up and charges against Apple are expected. However, analysts believe the "bark is a lot worse than the bite."

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 13

EU winding down Apple Music antitrust investigation, charges expected

The European Commission is expected to shortly announce that Apple will face antitrust charges after investigating Spotify's accusation that Apple unfairly puts Apple Music competitors at a disadvantage.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 39

Apple isn't considering free, ad-supported Apple Music tiers

Apple executive Elena Segal said that a free Apple Music tier would get more users, but advertising revenues from it couldn't support artists and musicians — and stands in violation of Apple's privacy policies.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 2

Spotify CEO charts path to profitability, challenging Apple Music in interview

In an interview detailing Spotify's long-term profitability goals, CEO Daniel Ek says his company's strength in the fact of rivals like Apple Music is that it can "play nice" on any platform.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 5

Spotify HiFi one-ups Apple Music with lossless audio streams

Spotify is preparing to offer higher quality music streams to subscribers in a number of markets, with Spotify HiFi set to offer lossless audio, a feature currently not available on Apple Music.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 29

How to change your default music player on iPhone and iPad to Spotify

Here's how to change your default music player on iPhone and iPad to Spotify, Pandora, and others in iOS 14.5.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 0

Spotify aims to recommend songs based on users' moods

Using speech recognition, in future Spotify will be able to play songs based on users' "emotional state."

William Gallagher 5 years ago 2

Spotify launches literary audiobooks as 'test' of non-music streaming

A small collection of new audiobook recordings of classic novels have been added to Spotify in what the company says is a test run.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 5

Apple considering premium podcast service to compete with Amazon, Spotify

Apple is reportedly mulling the release of a paid podcast subscription service, in an attempt to generate more revenue, and lure creators away from rivals like Spotify and Amazon.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 12

Spotify is rolling out standalone streaming for Apple Watch

Spotify is starting to roll out streaming audio support for Apple Watch, meaning users will be able to listen to music or podcasts without an iPhone nearby.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 2

Spotify reports $118 million loss despite adding more users, paid subscribers

Spotify bled about $118 million in profit in the third quarter of 2020, despite its active monthly user count increasing 29% during the period.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 14

Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer and YouTube found to stream racist music

A BBC investigation into music streaming found all major services, including Apple Music, has had content that was racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

UK investigating whether Apple Music, Spotify, and others pay artists fairly

The UK government is launching an inquiry into what musicians are paid by streaming services such as Apple Music, and also how that money is distributed.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 7

Spotify threatening developers over apps that transfer playlists to other services

Developers who provide the ability to transfer Spotify playlists to Apple Music, or other services, are reportedly being told their access to the Spotify SDK will be revoked.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 24

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