• Apple May Have Surpassed Spotify When it Comes to U.S. Subscribers

    Apple May Have Surpassed Spotify When it Comes to U.S. Subscribers

    Apple Music has officially by-passed Spotify when it comes to subscribers in the United States. Both companies only give worldwide subscriber figures, but sources who are alleged to be close with both companies revealed that Apple Music had 28 million paid subscribers, whereas Spotify only had 26 million. Does this mean anything, or is this…

  • Spotify is Spending Money on Podcasts – But Is That Sustainable?

    Spotify is Spending Money on Podcasts – But Is That Sustainable?

    If you’re a Spotify subscriber, then you will have noticed that they are pushing podcasts onto you as of late. I for one love podcasts, so I find it incredibly helpful when I see podcast “suggestions” in my app. But does this mean that Spotify is looking to get into the podcasting business? By all…

  • Spotify Requires Family Plan Users to Confirm Their Location

    Spotify Requires Family Plan Users to Confirm Their Location

    It always seems like companies are trying to get more money out of us for the services that they provide.  What does that mean, exactly? First, you sign up for a service – let’s use Spotify as an example.  You start to use it, you love it and then your daughter says – hey, I…