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Spotify Tests Video Clips, Author Pages and More Features for Audiobooks
Spotify has rolled out several new features in the pilot phase to improve the audiobook listening experience. One of the most notable changes is the introduction of video clips in audiobooks, enabling users to view a short snippet containing information about it or even a message from the author before pressing play.
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Spotify to Raise Prices by Up to $2 Monthly in Several Key Markets by End of April
Spotify Technology SA plans to raise the price of its popular audio service in several key markets for the second time in a year, a crucial step toward reaching long-term profitability.
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Spotify to Test Full Music Videos for Premium Subscribers in Potential YouTube Faceoff
Swedish music streaming company Spotify is rolling out full-length music videos in a limited beta launch for premium subscribers, venturing into an arena that YouTube has dominated for nearly two decades.
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Spotify to Allow In-App Purchases for Subscriptions, Audiobooks on iPhone in Europe After March DMA Deadline
Spotify will allow customers in Europe to buy audiobooks and subscription plans from within the music-streaming app from March. The move is part of the company's decision to allow in-app purchases due to the EU's new competition law for Big Tech. Spotify will be able to avoid Apple's 30 percent fee for purchases made via the App Store once the EU's...
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Spotify Faces Backlash Over Audiobook Streaming As Authors Fear Unfair Payment
Some authors and literary agents have expressed deep concern about Spotify's new audiobook feature as they fear they won't see much in royalties.
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Spotify Premium Adds Free Access to Audiobooks in Australia and the UK
Spotify has announced that it is adding free access to audiobooks to users in the UK and Australia for premium subscribers. Users in the US will also gain access to free audiobooks in the coming months, and the free access will be limited to 15 minutes, according to the company.
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Spotify HiFi Lossless Streaming Will Launch Soon With More Expensive 'Supremium' Subscription Tier: Report
Spotify HiFi will reportedly be launched by the company with support for lossless streaming soon. The new lossless tier will compete with Apple Music and Amazon Music — services that also offer support for lossless audio at no additional cost. Spotify is expected to increase the subscription price for users who want to stream "lossless" audio.
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Spotify Rolls Out Vertical Scrolling Feed, Smart Shuffle and Redesigned Home Screen on Android and iOS
Spotify, the music and podcast streaming service, is rolling out a redesigned user interface for Android and iOS users globally. The company made the announcement at its Stream On event showcasing a vertical home feed similar to TikTok and Instagram. The app has also made it easier to discover new things with a bunch of new features like preview fo...
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Spotify Acquires Content Moderation Firm Kinzen to Detect Harmful Content on the Platform
Audio-streaming service Spotify Technology on Wednesday said it had acquired Kinzen, a firm that has helped it identify harmful content on the platform. The acquisition is part of Spotify’s efforts to deal with harmful content on its service after a backlash earlier this year.
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Spotify Launches Audiobook Service for US Users, Set to Lock Horns With Amazon's Audible
Spotify has launched a new audiobook service for users in the US, allowing customers to browse through the service's audiobook catalog on the Spotify app and make purchases through the website. The music streaming service is set to lock horns with Amazon's Audible service as it enters the $4.8 billion (roughly Rs. 38,300 crore) audiobook market whi...
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Spotify Set to Make Audiobooks the Next Pillar of Its Business
Spotify is set to make audiobooks the next pillar of its business after music and podcasts. This was confirmed by the CEO of the company, Daneil Ek, during his Spotify’s Investor Day 2022 remarks. The audiobook vertical by Spotify is expected to be a destination for creators.
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Spotify Buys Audio Tech Firm Findaway to Bolster Audiobooks Business
Spotify made a major push to have more audiobooks on its platform by buying US-based audio tech company Findaway as it tries to recreate its success with podcasts.
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Apple's App Store, Pay Service Subject of EU Antitrust Investigations
European Union authorities began two antitrust investigations on Tuesday into Apple's mobile app store and payment platform over concerns its practices distort competition, opening a new front in the EU's battle against the dominance of big tech companies.
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Spotify Tests Video Clips, Author Pages and More Features for Audiobooks
Spotify has rolled out several new features in the pilot phase to improve the audiobook listening experience. One of the most notable changes is the introduction of video clips in audiobooks, enabling users to view a short snippet containing information about it or even a message from the author before pressing play.
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Spotify to Raise Prices by Up to $2 Monthly in Several Key Markets by End of April
Spotify Technology SA plans to raise the price of its popular audio service in several key markets for the second time in a year, a crucial step toward reaching long-term profitability.
-
Spotify to Test Full Music Videos for Premium Subscribers in Potential YouTube Faceoff
Swedish music streaming company Spotify is rolling out full-length music videos in a limited beta launch for premium subscribers, venturing into an arena that YouTube has dominated for nearly two decades.
-
Spotify to Allow In-App Purchases for Subscriptions, Audiobooks on iPhone in Europe After March DMA Deadline
Spotify will allow customers in Europe to buy audiobooks and subscription plans from within the music-streaming app from March. The move is part of the company's decision to allow in-app purchases due to the EU's new competition law for Big Tech. Spotify will be able to avoid Apple's 30 percent fee for purchases made via the App Store once the EU's...
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Spotify Faces Backlash Over Audiobook Streaming As Authors Fear Unfair Payment
Some authors and literary agents have expressed deep concern about Spotify's new audiobook feature as they fear they won't see much in royalties.
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Spotify Premium Adds Free Access to Audiobooks in Australia and the UK
Spotify has announced that it is adding free access to audiobooks to users in the UK and Australia for premium subscribers. Users in the US will also gain access to free audiobooks in the coming months, and the free access will be limited to 15 minutes, according to the company.
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Spotify HiFi Lossless Streaming Will Launch Soon With More Expensive 'Supremium' Subscription Tier: Report
Spotify HiFi will reportedly be launched by the company with support for lossless streaming soon. The new lossless tier will compete with Apple Music and Amazon Music — services that also offer support for lossless audio at no additional cost. Spotify is expected to increase the subscription price for users who want to stream "lossless" audio.
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Spotify Rolls Out Vertical Scrolling Feed, Smart Shuffle and Redesigned Home Screen on Android and iOS
Spotify, the music and podcast streaming service, is rolling out a redesigned user interface for Android and iOS users globally. The company made the announcement at its Stream On event showcasing a vertical home feed similar to TikTok and Instagram. The app has also made it easier to discover new things with a bunch of new features like preview fo...
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Spotify Acquires Content Moderation Firm Kinzen to Detect Harmful Content on the Platform
Audio-streaming service Spotify Technology on Wednesday said it had acquired Kinzen, a firm that has helped it identify harmful content on the platform. The acquisition is part of Spotify’s efforts to deal with harmful content on its service after a backlash earlier this year.
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Spotify Launches Audiobook Service for US Users, Set to Lock Horns With Amazon's Audible
Spotify has launched a new audiobook service for users in the US, allowing customers to browse through the service's audiobook catalog on the Spotify app and make purchases through the website. The music streaming service is set to lock horns with Amazon's Audible service as it enters the $4.8 billion (roughly Rs. 38,300 crore) audiobook market whi...
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Spotify Set to Make Audiobooks the Next Pillar of Its Business
Spotify is set to make audiobooks the next pillar of its business after music and podcasts. This was confirmed by the CEO of the company, Daneil Ek, during his Spotify’s Investor Day 2022 remarks. The audiobook vertical by Spotify is expected to be a destination for creators.
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Spotify Buys Audio Tech Firm Findaway to Bolster Audiobooks Business
Spotify made a major push to have more audiobooks on its platform by buying US-based audio tech company Findaway as it tries to recreate its success with podcasts.
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Apple's App Store, Pay Service Subject of EU Antitrust Investigations
European Union authorities began two antitrust investigations on Tuesday into Apple's mobile app store and payment platform over concerns its practices distort competition, opening a new front in the EU's battle against the dominance of big tech companies.
