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Teens Show Strong Preference for iPhone and Apple Watch, Less Enthusiasm for Apple TV+ and Music

In a recent biannual survey conducted by Piper Sandler, it was revealed that the iPhone remains the most favored smartphone among U.S. teenagers, with 85% of respondents owning an iPhone…

iOS 17.5 Opens Door for Direct App Downloads in EU

In an effort to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, Apple has taken a step forward with iOS 17.5, enabling developers to offer their applications not just through…

How to Add Apple Music to Instagram Story?

Instagram Stories are a great way to engage with your audience and post content that you don’t want up for too long. One aspect of Stories is the ability to…

Apple Music Explores Importing Libraries from Competing Streaming Services

The latest beta version of Apple Music for Android has revealed references to this innovative feature, initially spotted by an observant Reddit user. The discovery has since been independently verified,…

Spotify Surpasses 236 Million Users Amid Financial Struggles & Apple Music Dispute

In the latest quarterly earnings report, Spotify has revealed a mixed bag of outcomes. The streaming giant celebrated a substantial increase in its user base, with paid subscribers reaching 236…

Apple Music Boosts Spatial Audio by Offering Royalty Perks for Dolby Atmos Tracks

In a strategic move to promote the adoption of Spatial Audio, Apple is set to introduce royalty incentives for artists and record labels that incorporate this technology into their music….

Teens Love iPhone & Apple Watch, but Apple Music Trails Spotify

A commanding 87% of the surveyed teens own an iPhone, with a further 88% predicting their next phone will also be an iPhone. This consistency in preference matches the previous…

Spotify Eliminates Apple App Store Billing for Premium Subscriptions

Spotify’s move affects legacy Premium subscribers who use the Apple App Store for their payments, necessitating them transitioning to different payment methods to retain their Spotify Premium subscription. Spotify has…

Siri & HomePod Welcome Third-Party Apps with iOS 17

Apple is poised to enhance the HomePod experience, with updates to Siri and AirPlay having been unveiled at the recent Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023. These updates will empower HomePod…

Spotify & Apple’s Ongoing Dispute Over HomePod Integration

Spotify and Apple have long had a contentious relationship, Spotify having accused Apple of anti-competitive behavior in a 2019 complaint filed with the European Union. A primary concern in the…

Apple Podcasts Leads the Way as Preferred Platform for Podcast Creators

Apple Podcasts dominated nearly every category, only falling behind Spotify in the directories and innovation categories. The final “overall” category, which inquired about podcast publishers’ “overall impression” of these services,…

Weird Apple Music iPhone dock bug sparks conspiracy theories

Have you recently installed Apple Music on your iPhone, only to find that the app is automatically appearing on the device dock – knocking another app off the dock in…

Roku users can now finally access the Apple Music app

It has been confirmed that from today, the Apple Music app will be available on Roku’s smart TV software, streaming players, and audio products such as the Streambar Pro. With…

Don’t Let Pirating Win: How to Make Money with Your Music Online

With the advent of digital music piracy, it has become increasingly difficult for musicians to make a living from their art. However, there is still money to be made in…

Kanye West claims he will not release his new album on music streaming services

Kanye West, now known as Ye, has made headlines more than once over the past week or so, after his outbursts on social media trended higher than even the Super…