At the beginning of this month it was rumored that Apple was planning to launch a new HiFi, or lossless audio, option for Apple Music in the near future. And now it looks like the Android version of Apple Music may be confirming just as much.
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Give the Now Playing interface an attractive background effect with MusicBackground
Listening to music is a popular activity among iPhone owners, but regardless of what music streaming app you use to jam out to your favorite tunes, one thing is certain: the Now Playing interface can be downright boring.
MusicBackground is a new jailbreak tweak by iOS developer Ethan Whited that hopes to solve this longstanding problem by incorporating eye-catching background effects, and it does this for the Now Playing interfaces in the Apple Music app, Spotify Music app, Tidal app, and even those found in Control Center and on the Lock Screen.
Spotify announces a revamped ‘Your Library’ for a more streamlined way to find your content
Spotify changed the library experience for its listeners quite some time ago. However, the streaming service has just announced another major change that may be a more welcomed one.
Spotify is raising prices on several of its plans
Spotify's pricing has stayed relatively stable for many years, but now a change is coming to several of its different plan options.
Spotify rolls out a new mini-player on Facebook
The leading music-streaming service Spotify has launched a new player inside Facebook's mobile apps on iOS and Android that supports full playback of songs, podcasts and other audio.
Apple Music pays out one cent per stream [Update: Apple’s full letter]
There's no denying that streaming music (and streaming media in general) has become the go-to way to consume content for a lot of people. Which means it really matters how much a service pays towards the folks putting content on those services.
Spotify officially announces the ‘Car Thing’ with voice control, a dedicated dial, and more
It has been rumored for quite some time that Spotify has been hard at work on a piece of hardware to show off its streaming service. And finally the rumors have become reality.
Apple Music vs Spotify vs Pandora: Which music service is for you?
Are you trying to decide which music service to commit to? Apple Music, Spotify, and Pandora are at the top of the list of options. They each offer terrific features, are available across multiple platforms, and are comparable in price. So what makes each stand out may be your deciding factor. Let’s have a look!
As you probably already know, Apple Music, Spotify, and Pandora all provide similar features. You can create playlists, listen to stations, manage your music library, tune into podcasts, and much more. So rather than list the same features for each service, we’ll call out some special features and the differences.
“Hey Spotify” lets you control your music hands-free, but there are some caveats
The leading music-streaming service Spotify has rolled out a new feature that lets customers use a wake phrase to summon Spotify’s built-in voice search feature into action.
Apple TV+ brings on Erika Clarke and Colleen Grogan to bolster unscripted content
Apple TV+ has a healthy mix of both scripted and unscripted content, with documentaries and series alike. But the company is ramping up the development side of things with two new hires.
Spotify’s iOS app hints the company is still working on its ‘Car Thing’ hardware and more
Spotify has been working on an in-car piece of hardware for quite some time, but the company has never hinted at a public launch. But hints in the iOS app could suggest Spotify has decided to switch lanes.
Spotify announces live audio formats are coming as it tries to compete with Clubhouse
Spotify is moving into live-audio space with today's announcement of future audio formats launching on the platform in the coming months. Putting its money where its mouth is, the company also acquired Betty Labs, the creator of Locker Room, a live-audio sports app.