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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.
Mariella Moon01.19.2024EU says music streaming platforms must pay artists more
The European Parliament is calling for new regulations to ensure streaming services pay artists fairly.
Malak Saleh01.18.2024Spotify is testing AI-generated playlists
Spotify is testing an AI-powered feature that creates playlists from text prompts. The feature takes a short description and turns it into playlists.
Will Shanklin12.14.2023The EU will reportedly rule against Apple in Spotify's complaint over App Store policies
The EU has sided against Apple in a long-gestating fight with Spotify and other music app providers as to how the company’s app store operates. It's likely that Apple will be hit with hefty fines in the near future.
Lawrence Bonk12.13.2023Spotify is laying off 1,500 employees, who will be notified later today
In a pre-holiday shocker, Spotify is laying off 17 percent of its workforce across the company.
Steve Dent12.04.2023TikTok's new profile tools are just for musicians
TikTok has introduced the Artist Account, which offers up-and-coming musicians new ways to curate their profiles in ways that boost discoverability.
Malak Saleh11.30.2023Spotify Wrapped returns to reveal your 2023 streaming stats
Spotify's 2023 version of Wrapped is here to reveal your "listening character" and match you up with a Sound Town.
Billy Steele11.29.2023Spotify confirms it won't offer payouts for songs with fewer than 1,000 plays
Spotify has officially unveiled its new streaming payment policies for artists and labels and the details haven’t changed from previous reports. Payments have been eliminated for songs with less than 1,000 streams, impacting smaller artists.
Lawrence Bonk11.21.2023Spotify reportedly struck a special deal with Google that let it skip Play Store fees
As part of the same deal, Spotify paid Google just four percent commission if users signed up for the service through Google, far less than most other apps which typically pay 15 percent for subscriptions through the Google Play Store.
Pranav Dixit11.20.2023Spotify for TVs gets a new look and features to match the mobile app
The Spotify TV app has been revamped to make the user experience of streaming more enjoyable when you’re not using your phone.
Malak Saleh11.09.2023Spotify subscribers in the US now get 15 hours of audiobooks every month
Spotify is now offering free audiobook streaming to Premium users in the US. This feature was previously only available to users in the UK and Australia.
Stephanie Barnes11.08.2023Spotify looks set to overhaul its royalty model next year
Spotify's royalty model will get a massive revamp next year to give "working artists" a bigger cut, according to Music Business Worldwide.
Mariella Moon10.26.2023YouTube Music now lets you generate your own AI playlist art
You can design the the cover art right in the app.
Sarah Fielding10.24.2023Spotify gives Premium subscribers free 15 hours of audiobook listening
Starting on October 4, subscribers in the UK and Australia will get access to a selection of more than 150,000 audiobooks without having to pay extra. US subscribers will also be able to enjoy the new perk sometime later this year.
Mariella Moon10.04.2023Spotify's new Jam feature lets friends collab on party playlists
Spotify Jam creates shared playlists for those who want to enjoy joint listening sessions.
Mariella Moon09.26.2023ChatGPT now supports voice chats and image-based queries
You'll be able to have voice chats with ChatGPT and ask it questions based on images. Meanwhile, Spotify is using OpenAI's tech to translate podcasts into other languages using the hosts' own voices.
Kris Holt09.25.2023Spotify's priciest lossless audio plan could sort playlists by "danceability"
The long-awaited option is likely to cost $20 per month.
Sarah Fielding09.22.2023Revised Protect Musicians Act could empower artists against streaming platforms
US Representative Deborah Ross has introduced updates to the Protect Musicians Act. If passed, the bill will create a level playing field for artist negotiating with major streaming companies.
Stephanie Barnes09.19.2023Spotify will promote artists' music on your Home feed, if they pay
You might see more sponsored recommendations when you fire up your Spotify app, now that the music streaming giant has started offering artists a new paid tool they can use to promote their music.
Mariella Moon09.14.2023Spotify's latest playlist auto-adapts to your day
Spotify has launched a new playlist called "daylist," which is supposed to keep changing throughout the day to keep up with your moods and activities.
Mariella Moon09.12.2023