Apple announced measures on Friday to make it easier for music streaming apps on its App Store in the European Economic Area to inform users of other ways to purchase digital services, as it looks to comply with a European Union mandate. The announcement comes weeks after the iPhone maker was fined 1.84 billion euros ($1.99 billion) by the EU for thwarting competition from music streaming rivals via restrictions on its App Store. The European Commission had said in March that Apple's...
Apple Music and Spotify are two of the biggest music streaming platforms, but if you're looking to subscribe to one of them, what's the difference between the two? Spotify has been around for longer than Apple Music, but both have grown to offer a huge library of music albums, podcasts, and other assorted audio bits. So what's the difference between the two? Read for more about the differences between Apple Music and Spotify with regards to the price, interface, audio quality, features...
Apple Music emerges as the top choice for HomePod users -- with Spotify also very strong on the platform. Is Amazon Music evidence of a monopoly? Recent research from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) has shed light on the competitive music streaming hardware landscape. It reveals that Amazon's in-house music services, Prime Music and Amazon Music Unlimited, are gaining significant traction. The popularity of Amazon Music, however, raises concerns about fair competition,...
It’s been a good number of months since Apple first announced the Apple M3 and the processor has only expanded to more devices since. The question is, how does the Apple M3 compare to the Apple M2 chip that came before it? Keep reading to discover all the big differences between the Apple M3 and the Apple M2 to help you decide whether it’s worth upgrading. Specs The Apple M3 features the exact same core configurations as the Apple M2, including 8 CPU cores and 10 GPU cores as well as...
Apple has reversed course in the battle over music-streaming services in Europe. As Bloomberg News reported Friday (April 5), the tech giant has accepted demands by the European Union that it stop blocking music apps from notifying listeners of cheaper services outside the Apple app store. Now, Apple says music apps can link to developer websites and […]
The iPhone continues to be overwhelmingly popular with teens, according to Piper Sandler's biannual teen survey. 85 percent of U.S. teens surveyed own an iPhone, and 86 percent plan to purchase an iPhone as their next smartphone. While the iPhone is still the most popular smartphone among teens, ownership is down from the October 2023 survey where 87 percent of teens owned an iPhone and 88 percent planned to purchase one.Both the 85% iPhone ownership and 86% intention to purchase an...
EU antitrust regulators are checking if an Apple proposal would comply with their order to let Spotify and other music streaming services inform users of payment options outside its App Store, the European Commission said on Monday. The iPhone maker risks antitrust charges and fresh fines if its proposal announced last Friday fails to satisfy the EU competition enforcer, which issued its order together with a 1.84 billion euro ($2 billion) fine last month Under Apple's proposal, the Swedish...
EU antitrust regulators are checking to see if an Apple proposal would comply with their order to let Spotify and other music streaming services inform users of payment options outside its App Store, the European Commission said on Monday. The iPhone maker risks antitrust charges and fresh fines if its proposal announced last Friday fails to satisfy the EU competition enforcer, which issued its order together with a 1.84 billion euro ($2 billion) fine last month Under Apple's proposal, the...
With over 100 million tracks, the musical journey on Spotify can be daunting. Most listeners stick to established patterns, but AI wants to change that.
In a clash of two struggling sides, the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will lock horns in a crucial 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter on Sunday. Both teams will be desperate to reverse their fortunes; MI are languishing at the bottom of the table after three consecutive losses, while DC slipped to ninth spot following a heavy defeat in their last match against the Kolkata Knight Riders.The return of Suryakumar Yadav from injury provides a big boost to MI's lineup ahead of...
The AI music creation landscape is rapidly evolving, with new tools and techniques emerging that enable consumers to create music with little to no musical knowledge. Among the notable new entrants is Udio, which has garnered attention for its impressive voice generation capabilities, often considered superior to its competitor Suno. However, Udio has limitations, such […]
This Tenorshare vs DroidKit comparison will help you decide which Android management tool is better. I tested both services for a week, and I’ve covered all their features and use cases, plus how cost-effective they are. Ready? Let’s not waste any time: Tenorshare vs DroidKit – Features Here’s a comprehensive feature-wise comparison to help you […]