#Apple to loosen payments rules for Netflix, Spotify

#Apple to loosen payments rules for Netflix, Spotify

“#Apple to loosen payments rules for Netflix, Spotify” Apple is loosening the grip of its lucrative and controversial payment policy that’s at the center of the company’s battles with app developers and antitrust regulators around the world.  The iPhone maker said late Wednesday that it would let some apps including Netflix and Spotify link to…

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#Amazon reportedly boosting live audio, podcast offerings

#Amazon reportedly boosting live audio, podcast offerings

“#Amazon reportedly boosting live audio, podcast offerings” Amazon is beefing up its audio offering with a hefty investment in the live music and podcast space, according to a report. Under its Amazon Music division, the company is building out a live audio platform that is meant to disrupt traditional radio and rival the likes of…

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#Spotify tests 99-cent-a-month subscription with ads

#Spotify tests 99-cent-a-month subscription with ads

“#Spotify tests 99-cent-a-month subscription with ads” Music and podcast streaming giant Spotify is testing a new, ad-supported subscription tier for 99 cents. The tier, dubbed Spotify Plus, allows customers to play the songs of their choice with unlimited skips, according to a report from The Verge. Currently, Spotify’s other ad-supported tier, which is free, only…

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#Spotify reports fewer users than expected, but ad sales soar

#Spotify reports fewer users than expected, but ad sales soar

“#Spotify reports fewer users than expected, but ad sales soar” Spotify’s gamble on buzzy podcasts like “The Joe Rogan Experience” and “The Michelle Obama Podcast” is paying off. The Swedish music streaming on Wednesday reported fewer total users in the second quarter than expected, but said ad sales jumped 110 percent over last year, thanks to…

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