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Neil Young Back on Spotify, Says Apple Just as Bad
Back in 2022, Young has requested his music be taken down due to concerns about vaccine misinformation on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.
EU Issues $2.7 Billion Fine Against Apple as Result of Spotify’s Anti-Trust Complaint
The European Union has doled out a €1.84 billion (about $2.7 billion CAD) fine to Apple following Spotify's ongoing anti-trust complaints.
Apple Music Launches New ‘Heavy Rotation Mix’, Offering Personalized Recommendations Daily
Apple Music has introduced its new 'Heavy Rotation Mix,' a playlist of recommended and personalized tracks, updated daily.
Spotify to CRTC: Streaming Act Will Hike Prices in Canada
Following the Online Streaming Act's given Royal Ascent last April, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has been gathering responses for its consultation on a new regulatory framework, which were published earlier this week. The framework aims to define the contributions required from broadcasting and online undertakings, including audio and video services, to support...
Spotify Details Improved Experience for Users, Artists Under DMA
Starting March 7, Spotify is set to undergo a significant transformation in the European Union (EU) with the implementation of the DMA.
Spotify Slams Apple’s 27% App Store Fees, Urges UK Govt. to Intervene
Music streaming giant Spotify has launched a scathing critique against Apple, condemning the newly introduced fees of up to 27% in the U.S.
YouTube and Spotify Apps for Apple Vision Pro Aren’t Coming
YouTube and Spotify have decided not to create dedicated apps for Apple's upcoming Vision Pro headset, which starts pre-orders on Friday, January 19 in the U.S. According to Bloomberg, YouTube confirmed a native visionOS app won’t be available for Vision Pro, while its iPad app won’t work on the headset either. "YouTube users will be...
Apple Braces for EU Decision on App Store Rules Amid Spotify Dispute
Apple is poised for a significant regulatory blow in the European Union as authorities gear up to issue an antitrust order concerning its App Store practices.
Spotify Lays off 17 Percent of Staff, Citing Need to Cut Costs
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has revealed Spotify is cutting roughly 17 percent of its staffing, its third round of layoffs in 2023.
Spotify Reveals Canada’s Most-Streamed Songs of 2023
Spotify has announced its 2023 Wrapped campaign, highlighting the top artists, songs, albums, and podcasts that resonated with its over 574 million users worldwide. The campaign also introduces a personalized user experience, 'Your Wrapped', featuring new interactive elements for users to explore their musical journey on Spotify. The year 2023 in music was characterized by...
Secret Google Deal Allows Spotify to Bypass Android App Store Fees
Following a new testimony in the Epic v. Google trial, Spotify's exceptional arrangement with Google for Android app store payments has emerged.
Spotify’s New Hub Lets You Shop for Merch from Your Favorite Artists
Spotify has introduced an exciting feature that allows music enthusiasts to shop for merchandise from their beloved artists from within the Spotify app.