Apple approves Spotify app update that allows U.S. users to access pricing info, external payment links

Apple approves Spotify app update that allows U.S. users to access pricing info, external payment links

Spotify said on Friday that Apple has approved its U.S. app update that will allow users to access pricing information and external payment links. The approval comes days after a U.S. judge ordered Apple to stop charging commissions on purchases through iPhone apps. “In a victory for consumers, artists, creators, and authors, Apple has approved Spotify’s…

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Apple Music is integrating with music tools to allow DJs to create mixes using its catalog

Apple Music is integrating with music tools to allow DJs to create mixes using its catalog

Apple said today it is opening up its catalog to let users build mix sets by integrating the platform with a number of tools. These tools include Algoriddim’s djay Pro software, hardware platforms AlphaTheta, Serato, inMusic’s Engine DJ, Denon DJ, Numark, and RANE DJ. This will possibly attract DJs to explore Apple Music’s catalog of over 100 million songs and also…

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#Spotify, Warner Music Strike New Multiyear Deal

#Spotify, Warner Music Strike New Multiyear Deal

Music streamer Spotify and Warner Music Group (WMG) unveiled a new, multi-year agreement on Thursday that covers both recorded music and music publishing. Through the deal, which follows a similar agreement between Spotify and Universal Music Group, the companies said they would “strengthen their joint commitment to artists, songwriters, and fans, as well as the growth of…

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