• 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’s Paid Subscriptions Hit 83 Million – Double That Of Apple Music

    Spotify’s Paid Subscriptions Hit 83 Million – Double That Of Apple Music

    When Apple first launched Apple Music, one of the biggest reasons to switch over to them was their $15 family plan.  But then Spotify came along and copied them.  Maybe this was actually stealing the feature?  Whatever you call it, it’s paying off in a very big way.  This price point on the family plan…