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Spotify and Apple have had a rocky relationship for quite some time. However, things seem a little brighter now Spotify have been given permission to display their subscription prices within the app store. It’s no secret Spotify and Apple don’t…
Spotify are continuing with their rapid growth. From 2023, until now, they have grown from 24 million monthly active users to 40 million. Not only that, but they’re now sitting on 10 million paid subscribers too. Spotify has announced they…
Apple has released a new compliance plan for the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) and they have angered both Spotify and Fortnite creators Epic Games in the process. Spotify and Epic Games are battling against Apple due to their…
TikTok introduces a new group chat feature to keep conversations within their app. Now, you can add up to 32 people into one message, and bounce videos back and forth between you all. TikTok recently added a new feature which…
Both Apple and Rivian have announced the integration of Apple Music support within Rivian electric cars. However, you will need two subscriptions for this to work (that’s the fine print). Two major companies have just announced a partnership of some…
YouTube has added a feature for Premium users which allows them to control playback options while they sleep. It ensures episodes don’t continue to play without activity. YouTube is currently experimenting with a new sleep timer feature. It’s aimed at…
Overcast, a podcasting hosting app created by developer Marco Arment has had a rebuild. Essentially stripping it right back to basics before starting again. This is all in aid of its second decade. Developer Marco Arment, who launched the popular…
Deezer has introduced a new feature for premium users. Now, just like with Spotify, and YouTube Music, users can allow AI to create playlists for them. Deezer has joined the ranks of music streaming services offering AI-powered playlist features. The…
Submix is a startup which aims to bring musicians together no matter their location. The idea is, musicians can find each other, connect, and chat online, enabling them to create music together. Submix, a startup focused on improving remote collaboration…
Spotify have changed their recent updates, making their lyrics feature free again. As recently as May 2024, Spotify removed lyrics from free accounts. Previously this year, Spotify removed their lyrics feature from all free accounts. They placed a paywall in…
