Spotify’s Joe Rogan Controversy Isn’t Over Yet
Spotify needs to do more soul-searching. That’s the prevailing opinion among crisis management experts in the aftermath of recent boycotts by artists and fans over the popular streaming service’s loyalty to Joe Rogan’s controversial.....»»
The controversy around "Pokémon with guns" game "Palworld," explained
New "Pokémon with guns" game "Palworld" has been accused of plagiarism, as well as of using generative AI art. Palworld instantly exploded in popularity upon its early access launch. Widely described as "Pokémon with guns," the video ga.....»»
Spotify in-app subscriptions previewed – but Apple is still determined to make it impossible
Spotify in-app subscriptions aren’t currently possible, thanks to Apple’s 30% cut – but the company has today previewed the experience it hopes to offer to European customers from March. The streaming music company shows animations comparing.....»»
Spotify shows how in-app purchases will work in Europe come March
Spotify will be able to offer in-app purchases on iOS in the European Union come March, thanks to the DMA, and it's showing off what that will look like......»»
YouTube, Spotify, and some other popular apps (probably) won’t be available on Vision Pro at launch
We learned yesterday that Netflix won’t offer a dedicated app for Vision Pro, nor will it allow Vision Pro users to run the iPad version of the app. Now, additional details have emerged about which apps will be available via Vision Pro when it laun.....»»
YouTube and Spotify also won"t offer any apps on Apple Vision Pro
Like Netflix, YouTube and Spotify won't be building specialized apps for Apple Vision Pro, nor will they allow their iPad apps to run on the hardware.YouTube and Spotify aren't coming to Apple Vision ProSome of the world's biggest corporations are ta.....»»
Spotify calls Apple’s 27% cut of purchases outside the App Store ‘outrageous’; urges EU to ‘act switftly’
Apple announced yesterday that US App Store developers may link to alternative payment methods but will still have to pay up to a 27% commission. Now Spotify has shared an official statement on the matter saying the move “flies in the face of the c.....»»
The most common Spotify problems and how to fix them
Is Spotify or one of its latest features giving you trouble? These are the common Spotify problems we've encountered and the best fixes to get your music back......»»
Guantanamo Bay: 22 years of indefinite detention and eroded human rights
2024 marks the 22nd anniversary of the opening of the Guantanamo Bay detention camp, a facility shrouded in controversy and synonymous with indefinite detention and alleged human rights abuses......»»
Forget Spotify & Apple Music: Get 3 months of Amazon Music for FREE
Music lovers need to head over to Amazon, where you can currently get three months of free Amazon Music Unlimited service......»»
Apple now sending $92 payments to iPhone users affected by ‘batterygate’ throttling
Payouts to iPhone users are finally on their way as part of Apple’s $500 million settlement of the “batterygate” throttling controversy. iPhone users who filed a claim as part of the case will receive a payment of around $92.17 for each claim......»»
Strava’s personalized Year in Sport now available on iOS and Android
Strava, a leading digital community for athletes with over 120 million members, is doing The Spotify and allowing members to show off their personalized Year in Sport. Head below for more details. more….....»»
Spotify has started to test its AI-powered playlists
It appears that Spotify is testing AI-powered playlists, a feature that could be rolling out to users in the future. The post Spotify has started to test its AI-powered playlists appeared first on Phandroid. AI is all the rage these days a.....»»
App Store anti-steering ban would be consumer-friendly, with little risk to Apple
We learned yesterday that the European Union looks set to impose an App Store anti-steering ban on Apple. That is, Apple would no longer be allowed to prevent Spotify and other music services from linking to their own company’s website for subscrip.....»»
EU to ban anti-steering App Store rules for Apple Music competitors after Spotify complaint
Apple will soon be handed a major loss in its antitrust battle with Spotify in the European Union. According to Bloomberg, EU regulators are preparing a ruling that would prohibit Apple from “blocking music services from pushing their users away fr.....»»
EU set to slam Apple with antitrust order over App Store practices and Spotify battle
The European Union is currently taking measures to curb the power of tech giants, and it's increasingly looking like it may block Apple's App Store rules that apply to music streaming services within its jurisdiction.The new rule would prohibit Apple.....»»
EU regulators set to ban anti-steering App Store rules after Spotify complaint
Apple will soon be handed a major loss in its antitrust battle with Spotify in the European Union. According to Bloomberg, EU regulators are preparing a ruling that would prohibit Apple from “blocking music services from pushing their users away fr.....»»
Apple confirms it blocked Beeper Mini citing security risks
Apple has officially responded to the Beeper Mini controversy, confirming it cut off the Android app's access to iMessage citing "significant risks to user security and privacy."The shutdown of Beeper Mini's access to the iMessage network on Friday w.....»»
Spotify says it has no plans to support App Store in-app purchases again on iOS
To avoid paying Apple a cut of its revenue, Spotify removed in-app purchases from the Spotify for iOS app several years ago. A report on Thursday claimed that Spotify was working to reverse that decision, but the company has now confirmed that it.....»»
Latest Spotify layoffs: 1,500 employees in run-up to holidays, in ‘strategic reorientation’
A third round of Spotify layoffs this year will see some 1,500 employees lose their jobs in the run-up to the holidays. This follows the loss of 600 jobs at the start of the year, and several hundred more in the summer. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek descr.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: December 4, 2023 – Spotify layoffs, Zoom for Apple TV
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Ca.....»»