Spotify vs. Pandora
Spotify vs. Pandora -- which music streaming platform is best for you? From visual interface to music discovery features, we'll help you weigh these two giants......»»
Apple could face additional EU antitrust charges in music streaming probe sparked by Spotify
European regulators are preparing sweeping legislation that could force open Apple's walled garden, among other things. The Cupertino giant has long maintained that iOS is safer than Android because of an insistence on only allowing users to install.....»»
Apple Faces Extra EU Antitrust Charge in Music Streaming Probe
Apple faces an additional EU antitrust charge in the coming weeks in an investigation triggered by a complaint from Spotify, Reuters reported Monday, citing a person familiar with the matter said, a sign that EU enforcers are strengthening their case.....»»
An old music industry scheme, revived for the Spotify era
The promise of exposure can lead artists to sign deals they otherwise wouldn't consider. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Benn Jordan was flattered when he scanned his inbox. Jordan is a musician who records and.....»»
Spotify’s Car Thing now lets you control your other media
Spotify's Car Thing is getting an upgrade that gives it more abilities like managing phone calls and playing content from non-Spotify sources......»»
Sennheiser brings AirPlay 2 to Ambeo soundbars with Ambeo OS
Owners of Sennheiser's big and bold Ambeo soundbar are going to get several new features including AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and Tidal Connect......»»
Spotify To Suspend Services In Russia Due To So-Called "Fake News" Law
Following the lead of major tech companies across the world, Spotify will suspend service in Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. Following the lead of major tech c.....»»
Spotify paid 130 artists more than $5m last year
The Swedish streaming company also reveals it handed out $7bn to the music industry last year......»»
Ikea introduces water-resistant Vappeby Bluetooth speaker lamp
Ikea's new Bluetooth Vappeby speaker lamp lets users easily bring their playlists everywhere with its water-resistant design.The new Vappeby speaker features Spotify Tap functionality, allowing the user to instantly resume the music from where it was.....»»
Google and Spotify to Give Users Choice Over Billing
Google and Spotify announced a new partnership this week that will soon give users a choice over billing when they install the popular music app from Google Play and choose a paid plan. This is a big step, as it shows Google opening up to the idea of.....»»
Ikea Vappeby is the first Bluetooth speaker with Spotify Tap to hit the market
Ikea's Vappeby works simultaneously as a portable Bluetooth speaker and LED lamp. With 360-degree sound and a built-in rechargeable (via USB-C) battery that lasts up to 12 hours, it would make a good companion for overnight camping trips......»»
Spotify paid out a record-breaking $7 billion+ to music rights holders in 2021
The record figure pushes Spotify's total payout since founding to $30 billion......»»
Spotify halts service in Russia and pledges Ukraine aid
Music and podcast streamer Spotify has ceased all operations in Russia effective immediately, and announced plans to send aid to Ukraine......»»
Coalition for App Fairness loses second key figure days before Epic Games deadline
The Coalition for App Fairness (CAF) – which is primarily a voice for Epic Games, Spotify, and Tinder parent company Match in their antitrust fight with Apple over App Store commissions – has lost a second key figure. In December of last year, S.....»»
Spotify is about to cram more features into its main app, this time for live audio
Spotify is supposedly moving its live audio app, Greenroom, to its main app in an effort to increase its visibility. Greenroom launched last year and is going to be rebranded as Spotify Live. Similar to Clubhouse, this will be a place where creators.....»»
Spotify letting customers ‘test drive’ overhauled Car Mode
Four months after being “retired,” Spotify is letting customers test out a completely overhauled automotive interface called Car Mode. more… The post Spotify letting customers ‘test drive’ overhauled Car Mode appeared first on 9to5Mac......»»
Google and Spotify team up on new ‘User Choice Billing’ for Android, putting pressure on Apple
Spotify is giving Android users more ways to pay when downloading the app from the Google Play Store. “User Choice Billing” provides the option to pay for a subscription through either Spotify’s payment system or with Google Play billing. m.....»»
Google Play’s billing crackdown arrives soon, but Spotify has a special deal
Spotify's sweetheart deal for payments comes after years of ignoring the rules. Enlarge / Let's see, you landed on my "Google Ads" space, and with three houses... that will be $1,400. (credit: Ron Amadeo / Hasbro) Google is.....»»
Google makes Apple look bad by embracing alternative Play Store payment methods
It looks like Google has decided to get the ball rolling with support for alternative payment methods for the Play Store, starting with Spotify. The post Google makes Apple look bad by embracing alternative Play Store payment methods first appeared o.....»»
Spotify users will get to choose whether to pay directly, or via Google Play
As part of its campaign against Apple's "unfair" App Store, Spotify has now teamed up with Google to offer "User Choice Billing," where Android users can decide which firm to pay their subscription to.Spotify has long argued that it is "just unfair".....»»
Spotify"s doubling down on its Clubhouse-style live audio feature
Spotify Greenroom will reportedly become a feature of the music streaming platform's app......»»