Learn how to turn off automatic downloads for Apple Music on iPhone, iPad, or Mac to stop the Music app from downloading every song, album, or playlist you add to your library.
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Amazon confirmed third-party Alexa speakers will gain Apple Music integration too
Amazon on Wednesday confirmed that Alexa-enabled speakers from third-party makers will soon be able to integrate with Apple Music though the online retailer didn't set a timeline.
How to create a Smart Playlist of your loved songs in Apple Music
Learn how to automatically capture all Apple Music songs you've loved or favorited in a single spot by creating a special smart playlist.
How to stop adding songs to Apple Music library when you add to playlist
Learn how to stop Apple Music from adding songs to your library when you add them to playlists on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Customize your Spotify Music app experience with Xanify
Spotify Music is perhaps one of the most popular alternatives to Apple Music on the iOS platform, but if you sport a jailbroken handset, then you probably enjoy the thought of customizing the Spotify app.
Assuming you fall under the category mentioned above, a new free jailbreak tweak called Xanify by iOS developer Codey Moore might be of interest. This tweak lets you address several pain points in Spotify and customize the app to your liking.
How to easily change your Apple Music playlist cover art
Learn how to personalize the playlist cover image in the Music app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to your liking.
An unofficial web player for Apple Music emerges
Because Apple currently does not provide a full-on Apple Music player on the web, software engineer Naveed Golafshani took it upon himself to create one as a fun project.
How to create and edit playlists in the Music app on iPhone and iPad
Learn how to create playlists in the Apple Music app on your iPhone or iPad to categorize and organize your music for different moods and occasions.
Algoriddim unveils all-new djay app for iOS, now free with Spotify integration, Automix AI & more
After more than eight years as a paid-for app, Algoriddim's djay for iOS is now offered as a free download with advanced features that used to be exclusive to paid versions, such as Spotify integration, the machine learning-based Automix AI engine and the classic mode with just two turntables and a mixer. They've also moved to an optional monthly subscription that brings pro-grade features to power users, including the ability to mix videos, use djay's music production tools and access Algoriddim's huge built-in library of loops, samples and visuals.
TapticSpotify brings haptic feedback to the Spotify app’s music controls
I’ve always had a soft spot for jailbreak tweaks that bring subtle haptic feedback to various parts of my iPhone. That said, anyone who might be in the same boat should consider a new free release called TapticSpotify by iOS developer Chloee.
As you might have already inferred from the tweak’s name, TapticSpotify brings Taptic Engine-driven haptic feedback to the music controls found in the Now Playing section of the official Spotify app.
Apple acquires London-based Platoon which specializes in scouting music talent
Apple has reportedly acquired London-based startup Platoon which specializes in A&R, or artists and repertoire, which is industry lingo for spotting and developing new music artists.
Select 2019 Grammy Awards nominees will be initially announced on Apple Music
Apple Music will initially announce nominees in select categories from the upcoming 2019 Grammy Awards on Friday, December 7, at 8:30am Eastern Time, Variety reported Monday.