Apple may launch Spotify-like free tier for music service

Apple could soon introduce a free tier option for its music streaming service modeled after Spotify.

Users have voiced concerns over potential downsides that might come with greater access to the platform. The possibility raises questions about what trade-offs could be involved for listeners opting into the free model. No official confirmation or launch timeline has been provided yet.

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Spotify unveils AI remix tools and reserved concert tickets for premium users

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Spotify announced a partnership with Universal Music Group to offer AI-powered remixing and cover song tools as a paid add-on for Premium subscribers. The streaming service also introduced a reserved ticketing feature for dedicated fans in partnership with Live Nation.

Spotify announced Tuesday it is now offering audio versions of long-form articles from major magazines. The feature launches with more than 650 pieces available to Premium users.

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Spotify is rolling out new playback and queuing tools designed to keep listening smooth, including its own version of a 'play next' function. The company has also released an upgrade for offline listening.

Nintendo Music launched an update on Tuesday that adds support for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a web browser player and a tablet-optimized app. The changes expand access to the service's video game soundtracks for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. Users can now listen to tracks such as Mario Kart music while driving.

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Spotify has introduced a new tool called Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s) that lets users review their entire listening history on the platform.

Spotify has launched physical book sales in the US and UK through a partnership with Bookshop.org. Users can now order books via the Spotify app, with proceeds supporting local bookstores and authors. The company also expanded its audiobook features, including new languages and charts.

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Apple TV is introducing a new movie recommendation feature called Genius Browse to help users discover movies and TV shows. The upgrade is free for Apple TV fans, but it excludes recommendations from Netflix.

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