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Spotify tests Apple's resolve with new pricing update in the EU
Spotify submitted a new update for Apple's approval that would display pricing right in the app.
You can now listen to Substack podcasts on Spotify
Substack shows are coming to Spotify. The partnership lets Substack podcast creators add Spotify distribution for their programs with only “a few clicks.”
Spotify tests AI-generated playlists based on text prompts
Spotify is rolling out a beta feature called AI Playlists that uses prompts to create playlists.
Some Spotify plans are reportedly getting more expensive soon
Here we go again. Spotify is reportedly preparing to make Premium more expensive in some markets, including the US, UK, and Australia.
Spotify's subscriber audiobook credit is coming to Canada and other countries next week
Spotify Premium subscribers in Canada, Ireland and New Zealand will soon get 15 hours of audiobook listening each month at no extra cost. Users in the US, UK and Australia have had access to this perk since late last year.
Spotify launches educational video courses in the UK
Spotify is testing educational video courses in the UK from creators like BBC Maestro.
Joni Mitchell joins Neil Young and returns to Spotify
Joni Mitchell has quietly returned to Spotify, after quietly exiting the platform two years ago. This is happening just a few days after Neil Young put his music back on the streamer.
Spotify finally launches Miniplayer for desktop users
Spotify has added a long-requested Miniplayer to its desktop app, giving you quick playback access while freeing you to focus on other things. The resizable floating window lets you control the audio, including changing tracks, picking playlists and tweaking the volume.
Spotify adds music videos in 11 countries, but not the US
Spotify has announced that premium users in 11 countries will have access to music videos by artists like Ed Sheeran and Ice Spice.
Neil Young is returning to Spotify after boycotting it over Joe Rogan's vaccine comments
Neil Young is back on Spotify after boycotting the platform over two years ago.
Spotify is mad at the French government and taking it out on users
Spotify said on Thursday it will raise its subscription prices in France in response to a new tax designed to support the nation’s music industry. CEO Daniel Ek wrote an open letter denouncing the tax, which France’s government passed in December.
Tidal cuts $9 from the price of its hi-fi audio streaming plan
Tidal is combining its two individual tiers into one option for $11 monthly. It aligns the brand with competitors like Apple Music and Spotify.
EU fines Apple nearly $2 billion for 'blocking' alternative music apps
The EU has fined Apple €1.8 billion in response to a years-long investigation into the company's App Store practices. The Commission found Apple banned app developers from sharing information that might cost Apple money or users.
Spotify rolls out an audiobook-only subscription
Spotify is now offering a subscription tier just for audiobooks. It costs $10 per month and includes the same 15 hours of listening time as a Premium plan.
Google brings Gemini to Messages and adds AI text summaries for Android Auto
Google announced a slew of Android updates at MWC 2024, including the addition of Gemini to the Messages app and AI summaries for texts received while using Android Auto. There are also new accessibility features and casting controls for Spotify.
The EU is reportedly set to hit Apple with a $539 million fine in antitrust probe
Apple may be fined $539 million (500 million euros) and hit with a ban from the EU on alleged anti-competitive App Store practices, stemming from a complaint filed by Spotify in 2019. FT reports that the European Commission will announce its decision next month.
Joe Rogan nabs an estimated $250 million from Spotify to share his big-brained ideas
Joe Rogan just signed a new deal with Spotify to continue his many podcast ventures, which is valued to be worth around $250 million. Additionally, the contract allows Rogan’s content to appear on other platforms, with some caveats.
Spotify will launch its own in-app payment system for iOS users in the EU
Spotify will go through massive changes when the European Union's Digital Markets Act goes into full effect on March 7.
Apple's Vision Pro won't have access to YouTube and Spotify apps at launch
According to Bloomberg, Google's YouTube and Spotify don't have any plans to develop an application for visionOS, the device's platform, at the moment.
EU says music streaming platforms must pay artists more
The European Parliament is calling for new regulations to ensure streaming services pay artists fairly.
