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Spotify’s Basic plan returns to $11 a month by cutting audiobooks
Spotify has a new plan for US subscribers that brings back the old $11 monthly pricing — as long as you don’t mind ditching audiobooks. The new Basic plan includes the music and podcast content you get from Premium but without 15 hours of audiobook access.
Music publishers accuse Spotify of 'bait-and-switch subscription scheme'
The National Music Publishers' Association has called on the Federal Trade Commission to examine Spotify's addition of audiobook content into all of its paid subscription plans.
Spotify’s HiFi plan could finally arrive this year, but you may need to pay extra
Spotify's HiFi streaming option may finally be available
Spotify will start showing you personalized banners and messages based on your listening habits
The "My Spotify" initiative will show users home page banners and personalized messages within the app that contain information about their listening habits.
Spotify is raising the cost of Premium subscriptions, again
Spotify announces price hikes less than a year after its last ones.
Spotify says it will refund Car Thing purchases
Spotify says it has quietly begun offering refunds for its soon-to-be-bricked Car Thing. The company told Axget on Thursday that, as of last Friday, customers with proof of purchase can contact customer service and get their money back for the vehicle streaming device.
Spotify’s Car Thing will soon transform into Spotify’s Car Brick
Spotify’s Car Thing, a limited hardware “test” the company began shipping only three years ago, is about to bite the dust. The company wrote on Thursday that the device will “no longer be operational” as of December 9.
Apple is battling a $2 billion EU fine over App Store practices
Apple has reportedly filed a formal challenge against a €1.8 billion ($1.95 billion) that the European Union handed down earlier this year. The bloc had determined that Apple restricted rival music streaming apps on the App Store.
Audible is testing a cheaper plan in Australia
Audible is testing a cheaper subscription tier in Australia that sounds like an answer to Spotify’s audiobook push. The service’s new Standard plan gives you one free title per month, but your credits don’t roll over.
TikTok might be going around Apple's in-app purchase rules for its coins
TikTok has apparently added in-app coin purchase options for some users, going against Apple's policies.
Spotify tests Apple's resolve with new pricing update in the EU
Spotify submitted a new update for Apple's approval that would display pricing right in the app.
You can now listen to Substack podcasts on Spotify
Substack shows are coming to Spotify. The partnership lets Substack podcast creators add Spotify distribution for their programs with only “a few clicks.”
Spotify tests AI-generated playlists based on text prompts
Spotify is rolling out a beta feature called AI Playlists that uses prompts to create playlists.
Some Spotify plans are reportedly getting more expensive soon
Here we go again. Spotify is reportedly preparing to make Premium more expensive in some markets, including the US, UK, and Australia.
Spotify's subscriber audiobook credit is coming to Canada and other countries next week
Spotify Premium subscribers in Canada, Ireland and New Zealand will soon get 15 hours of audiobook listening each month at no extra cost. Users in the US, UK and Australia have had access to this perk since late last year.
Spotify launches educational video courses in the UK
Spotify is testing educational video courses in the UK from creators like BBC Maestro.
Joni Mitchell joins Neil Young and returns to Spotify
Joni Mitchell has quietly returned to Spotify, after quietly exiting the platform two years ago. This is happening just a few days after Neil Young put his music back on the streamer.
Spotify finally launches Miniplayer for desktop users
Spotify has added a long-requested Miniplayer to its desktop app, giving you quick playback access while freeing you to focus on other things. The resizable floating window lets you control the audio, including changing tracks, picking playlists and tweaking the volume.
Spotify adds music videos in 11 countries, but not the US
Spotify has announced that premium users in 11 countries will have access to music videos by artists like Ed Sheeran and Ice Spice.
Neil Young is returning to Spotify after boycotting it over Joe Rogan's vaccine comments
Neil Young is back on Spotify after boycotting the platform over two years ago.