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Spotify claims Apple is not doing enough to comply with DMA

Spotify alleges Apple is noncompliant with the Digital Markets Act, pressing the EU to act against its practices that disadvantage developers.

2 days ago

Spotify breaks free from Apple's App Store fees

Apple faces new challenges as a ruling orders it to stop collecting external fees, impacting major apps like Spotify.

Apple

Apple approves Spotify app update with external payments

Apple's approval of Spotify's app update enhances transparency for consumers and promotes competition in the tech industry.

Apple

Spotify already has an app ready to test Apple's new rules

Spotify seeks to enhance user payment options in its iOS app following a recent court ruling against Apple.

fromArs Technica

Apple

Spotify seizes the day after Apple is forced to allow external payments

Spotify moves to capitalize on court ruling against Apple by updating its app with alternative payment options for users.

Mobile UX

2 days ago

Spotify adds external subscription links to the iOS app following US court decision

Spotify can now include external subscription payment links in its iOS app, bypassing Apple's payment system due to a court ruling.

Mobile UX

Spotify claims Apple is not doing enough to comply with DMA

Spotify alleges Apple is noncompliant with the Digital Markets Act, pressing the EU to act against its practices that disadvantage developers.

2 days ago

Spotify breaks free from Apple's App Store fees

Apple faces new challenges as a ruling orders it to stop collecting external fees, impacting major apps like Spotify.

Apple approves Spotify app update with external payments

Apple's approval of Spotify's app update enhances transparency for consumers and promotes competition in the tech industry.

Spotify already has an app ready to test Apple's new rules

Spotify seeks to enhance user payment options in its iOS app following a recent court ruling against Apple.

fromArs Technica

Apple

Spotify seizes the day after Apple is forced to allow external payments

Spotify moves to capitalize on court ruling against Apple by updating its app with alternative payment options for users.

Bruno Mars is One of Pop's Most Reliable Hitmakers. Why?

Bruno Mars became the first artist to reach 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify through chameleon-like versatility rather than traditional fandom.

#user-experience

SF music

Tens of thousands of Spotify users around world report problems

Spotify experienced a major outage affecting streaming and search functionalities for tens of thousands of users globally.

The platform acknowledged the issue but did not provide specific details on the cause or expected resolution.

Spotify was great at helping you discover new music. Then the staff cuts began.

Spotify's music recommendation engine seems less effective, with many users experiencing dissatisfaction in curated playlists.

SF music

'We're aware of some issues' - Spotify app down for some users

Spotify is experiencing service disruptions, affecting users across multiple devices.

SF music

'We're aware of some issues' - Spotify app outage not a 'security hack'

Spotify is experiencing outages, but it's not a security hack.

SF music

'All clear' - Spotify outage resolved as app confirms it was not a 'security hack'

Spotify experienced an outage confirming technical difficulties, not linked to any security hack.

The service has since been restored and users are advised to reach out for assistance if needed.

SF music

Tens of thousands of Spotify users around world report problems

Spotify experienced a major outage affecting streaming and search functionalities for tens of thousands of users globally.

The platform acknowledged the issue but did not provide specific details on the cause or expected resolution.

Spotify was great at helping you discover new music. Then the staff cuts began.

Spotify's music recommendation engine seems less effective, with many users experiencing dissatisfaction in curated playlists.

SF music

'We're aware of some issues' - Spotify app down for some users

Spotify is experiencing service disruptions, affecting users across multiple devices.

SF music

'We're aware of some issues' - Spotify app outage not a 'security hack'

Spotify is experiencing outages, but it's not a security hack.

SF music

'All clear' - Spotify outage resolved as app confirms it was not a 'security hack'

Spotify experienced an outage confirming technical difficulties, not linked to any security hack.

The service has since been restored and users are advised to reach out for assistance if needed.

Barca unveil Travis Scott jersey for Clasico

Barcelona will debut a special edition shirt with Travis Scott's branding during the Clásico against Real Madrid on May 11.

fromwww.90min.com

FC Barcelona

Barcelona unveil latest El Clasico jersey takeover in partnership with Spotify

Barcelona's limited edition jerseys for the Clasico incorporate Travis Scott's logo, showcasing a blend of music, fashion, and football.

Barcelona

fromESPN.com

Barca unveil Travis Scott jersey for Clasico

Barcelona will debut a special edition shirt with Travis Scott's branding during the Clásico against Real Madrid on May 11.

fromwww.90min.com

FC Barcelona

Barcelona unveil latest El Clasico jersey takeover in partnership with Spotify

Barcelona's limited edition jerseys for the Clasico incorporate Travis Scott's logo, showcasing a blend of music, fashion, and football.

Spotify lets EA Sports FC players stream music during gameplay

Spotify partners with EA Sports for integrated music streaming during gameplay on EA Sports FC 25 for Premium subscribers.

fromRAIN News

5 days ago

Spotify releases Q1 finances: "We are pleased."

Spotify's Q1 performance exceeded expectations across financial metrics and user engagement.

Spotify Reportedly Exploring a High-Fidelity Membership Tier

Spotify is considering a higher-priced tier for better audio quality and new features.

US music subscriptions cross 100 million as digital downloads drop

Music streaming services in the US surpassed 100 million subscribers in 2024, with strong sales driven by both streaming and vinyl.

fromwww.bbc.com

Thousands report Spotify problems around the world

Many Spotify users faced significant outages and app functionality issues, particularly with search functions.

Spotify acknowledged the problems and is investigating reported issues affecting a large number of users.

5 days ago

Spotify had a record quarter, now has 678 million users

Spotify added five million premium users in Q1 2024, totaling 268 million subscribers.

Spotify reported a record €509 million in operating income during the first quarter.

Music

fromGameSpot

The Last Of Us Season 2's Shocking Episode Had This Unexpected Positive Effect

The cover of 'Through the Valley' surged 1,000% on Spotify after airing in HBO's The Last of Us Episode 2.

Ashley Johnson, voice of Ellie, recorded the cover for The Last of Us: Part II promotion in 2016.

fromNew York Post

Is Spotify down? Tens of thousands report global outage

Spotify experienced significant outages on Wednesday morning, affecting tens of thousands of users.

fromInsideHook

Spotify Reportedly Exploring a High-Fidelity Membership Tier

Spotify is considering a higher-priced tier for better audio quality and new features.

US music subscriptions cross 100 million as digital downloads drop

Music streaming services in the US surpassed 100 million subscribers in 2024, with strong sales driven by both streaming and vinyl.

fromwww.bbc.com

Thousands report Spotify problems around the world

Many Spotify users faced significant outages and app functionality issues, particularly with search functions.

Spotify acknowledged the problems and is investigating reported issues affecting a large number of users.

5 days ago

Spotify had a record quarter, now has 678 million users

Spotify added five million premium users in Q1 2024, totaling 268 million subscribers.

Spotify reported a record €509 million in operating income during the first quarter.

Music

fromGameSpot

The Last Of Us Season 2's Shocking Episode Had This Unexpected Positive Effect

The cover of 'Through the Valley' surged 1,000% on Spotify after airing in HBO's The Last of Us Episode 2.

Ashley Johnson, voice of Ellie, recorded the cover for The Last of Us: Part II promotion in 2016.

fromNew York Post

Is Spotify down? Tens of thousands report global outage

Spotify experienced significant outages on Wednesday morning, affecting tens of thousands of users.

Spotify's leaning hard into video podcasts. Here's how creators are adapting

Spotify is focusing on video content in podcasting to remain competitive and provide monetization options for creators.

fromAdweek

$100M Paid to Podcasters by Spotify Since January

Spotify has invested $100 million to attract podcasters, capitalizing on the growing popularity of video podcasts.

fromEMARKETER

Spotify dominates Apple and Amazon in digital audio

Spotify commands a substantial lead in audio streaming among US adults, spending over 32 hours monthly.

fromVariety

Spotify Adds More Premium Subs in Q1 Than Expected to Reach 268 Million, but CEO Warns of Near-Term 'Noise' Amid Economic Uncertainty

Spotify achieved 5 million net new Premium subscribers in Q1 2025, marking a five-year high despite potential macroeconomic challenges ahead.

fromFast Company

Spotify's leaning hard into video podcasts. Here's how creators are adapting

Spotify is focusing on video content in podcasting to remain competitive and provide monetization options for creators.

fromAdweek

$100M Paid to Podcasters by Spotify Since January

Spotify has invested $100 million to attract podcasters, capitalizing on the growing popularity of video podcasts.

fromEMARKETER

Spotify dominates Apple and Amazon in digital audio

Spotify commands a substantial lead in audio streaming among US adults, spending over 32 hours monthly.

fromVariety

Spotify Adds More Premium Subs in Q1 Than Expected to Reach 268 Million, but CEO Warns of Near-Term 'Noise' Amid Economic Uncertainty

Spotify achieved 5 million net new Premium subscribers in Q1 2025, marking a five-year high despite potential macroeconomic challenges ahead.

Spotify Removes Andrew Tate's Podcast Episodes

Spotify removed several Andrew Tate podcasts for violating content policies after public outcry, but some controversial material remains available.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Spotify Paid $100 Million to Podcasters as Creator Wars Heat Up

Spotify invests over $100 million in podcasts to attract creators away from YouTube amidst the rise of video podcasting.

Spotify Pays Podcast Creators More than $100 Million | Entrepreneur

Spotify has engaged over one billion podcast listeners since 2019, significantly boosting revenue for creators through its Partner Program.

fromConsequence

Spotify Removes Andrew Tate's Podcast Episodes

Spotify removed several Andrew Tate podcasts for violating content policies after public outcry, but some controversial material remains available.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Spotify Paid $100 Million to Podcasters as Creator Wars Heat Up

Spotify invests over $100 million in podcasts to attract creators away from YouTube amidst the rise of video podcasting.

Spotify Pays Podcast Creators More than $100 Million | Entrepreneur

Spotify has engaged over one billion podcast listeners since 2019, significantly boosting revenue for creators through its Partner Program.

Spotify is down

Spotify is experiencing widespread outages affecting users in the US and Europe, with reports of service disruptions since this morning.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

NYC music

Is Spotify down? Widespread reports of problems with music streaming app

Spotify experienced a major outage affecting users worldwide, with over 48,000 reports of issues.

The company acknowledged the problems but did not disclose the cause.

Podcast

Having issues with Spotify? The music service is having 'some issues'

Spotify is experiencing service issues affecting some users.

London startup

Is Spotify Down? Tens of Thousands of Users Report Outage | Entrepreneur

Spotify is facing a significant global outage, affecting users' ability to access the app.

fromwww.cnbc.com

NYC music

Spotify restores service after Wednesday outage

Spotify experienced a significant outage but resumed service shortly after, thanking users for their patience.

Europe news

Spotify is down

Spotify is experiencing widespread outages affecting users in the US and Europe, with reports of service disruptions since this morning.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

NYC music

Is Spotify down? Widespread reports of problems with music streaming app

Spotify experienced a major outage affecting users worldwide, with over 48,000 reports of issues.

The company acknowledged the problems but did not disclose the cause.

Podcast

Having issues with Spotify? The music service is having 'some issues'

Spotify is experiencing service issues affecting some users.

London startup

Is Spotify Down? Tens of Thousands of Users Report Outage | Entrepreneur

Spotify is facing a significant global outage, affecting users' ability to access the app.

fromwww.cnbc.com

NYC music

Spotify restores service after Wednesday outage

Spotify experienced a significant outage but resumed service shortly after, thanking users for their patience.

more#outage

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Privacy professionals

Spotify down for thousands of users worldwide

Spotify is dealing with significant technical issues affecting many users globally, denying allegations of a security breach.

fromZDNET

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

Spotify goes down: What we know, plus our favorite alternatives to try

Thousands of Spotify users globally are currently experiencing streaming issues, which the company is investigating.

Mental health

Is Spotify down? Users report outage on the app and website

Spotify is experiencing widespread user issues primarily with its app and website, prompting user inquiries and frustrations on social media.

fromRaymondcamden

3 weeks ago

Node JS

My First (and Last) Spotify Web App - Music Snob

Working with Spotify's APIs can lead to extensive delays when moving apps into production; many developers face long waits and complicated resubmission processes.

fromAdweek

3 weeks ago

Social media marketing

Spotify's New Ads are Visually Striking Love Letters to Passionate Fans

Spotify's new campaign artistically celebrates fan cultures and connections to music artists through visually striking advertising.

fromHackernoon

2 years ago

Gadgets

The HackerNoon Newsletter: What If There Was a Right Way to Argue Online? (3/31/2025) | HackerNoon

Art enthusiasts are encouraged to embrace the final phase of Studio Ghibli.

Storytelling is essential for success, influencing narrative-driven individuals.

Online arguments are driven by engagement rather than logic, with specific arguer types.

Spotify's approach to A/B testing enhances product experimentation and minimizes risks.

fromYoga Journal

Mental health

Feel Calmer in 5 Minutes (or Less!) With Our Fave Meditations on Spotify

The article recommends select Spotify meditations that are time-efficient and effective for quick relaxation.

#music

Spotify's biggest sin? Its algorithms have pushed artists to make joyless, toothless music | John Harris

Songwriting is emotional alchemy; Spotify's playlists dilute music's meaning and impact.

NYC music

Spotify's latest custom playlist highlights artists with upcoming shows in your area

Spotify introduces 'Concerts Near You' playlist to simplify concert discovery by recommending local shows based on user preferences.

Spotify's biggest sin? Its algorithms have pushed artists to make joyless, toothless music | John Harris

Songwriting is emotional alchemy; Spotify's playlists dilute music's meaning and impact.

NYC music

Spotify's latest custom playlist highlights artists with upcoming shows in your area

Spotify introduces 'Concerts Near You' playlist to simplify concert discovery by recommending local shows based on user preferences.

more#music

#music-industry

Pay to get playlisted? The accusations against Spotify's Discovery Mode

Spotify's Discovery Mode allows artists to promote their music through reduced royalties, raising ethical concerns regarding transparency and fair compensation.

The price of a perfect playlist podcast

Music listening has shifted to curated playlists catering to moods, often sacrificing personal discovery for convenience.

The rise of AI in music and its impact on artists is a significant topic of discussion.

Pay to get playlisted? The accusations against Spotify's Discovery Mode

Spotify's Discovery Mode allows artists to promote their music through reduced royalties, raising ethical concerns regarding transparency and fair compensation.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

The price of a perfect playlist podcast

Music listening has shifted to curated playlists catering to moods, often sacrificing personal discovery for convenience.

The rise of AI in music and its impact on artists is a significant topic of discussion.

more#music-industry

#andrew-tate

Black Lives Matter

Thousands sign petition calling for Spotify to remove 'harmful' Andrew Tate courses

Spotify has removed one of Andrew Tate's misogynistic courses but retains others, leading to calls for the removal of all his content.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Andrew Tate's pimping' podcast removed from Spotify

Spotify removed Andrew Tate's podcast for breaching content rules, amid public outcry and employee complaints.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Spotify takes down Andrew Tate pimping' podcast after complaints

Spotify removed Andrew Tate's podcast 'pimping hoes' after employee complaints about violating content rules.

Black Lives Matter

Thousands sign petition calling for Spotify to remove 'harmful' Andrew Tate courses

Spotify has removed one of Andrew Tate's misogynistic courses but retains others, leading to calls for the removal of all his content.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Andrew Tate's pimping' podcast removed from Spotify

Spotify removed Andrew Tate's podcast for breaching content rules, amid public outcry and employee complaints.

Spotify takes down Andrew Tate pimping' podcast after complaints

Spotify removed Andrew Tate's podcast 'pimping hoes' after employee complaints about violating content rules.

Spotify launches a program to publish audiobooks from independent authors | TechCrunch

Spotify launches a publishing program for authors to submit stories for audiobook production, providing financial incentives.

Artificial intelligence

fromTechCrunch

Spotify partners with ElevenLabs to expand its library of AI-narrated audiobooks | TechCrunch

Spotify expands its audiobook offerings by partnering with ElevenLabs for AI narration.

Authors can create and distribute audiobooks in 29 languages using AI.

fromTechCrunch

Spotify launches a program to publish audiobooks from independent authors | TechCrunch

Spotify launches a publishing program for authors to submit stories for audiobook production, providing financial incentives.

Artificial intelligence

fromTechCrunch