Across the world, streaming brings in 70 per cent of revenues, with the next-largest chunk, 16.6 per cent, coming from physical sales, which saw a growth rate of 8 per cent last year, thanks to boomin
Nearly two-thirds of Indian users of music streaming platforms have frequently faced manipulative subscription practices designed to discourage cancellations, a survey by LocalCircles found
Spotify is adopting Apple's HLS streaming standard for video podcasts while also lowering Premium subscription prices and removing its Lite plan in India
Globally, we have 837 mn individual subscriber accounts in 2025 up from 750 mn in 2024. It's (largely) US, UK, although the US numbers are little slower than we were used to say 20 years ago, she said
Spotify's Prompted Playlist now includes podcasts, letting users create personalised playlists with both music and podcast episodes based on their interests, mood and listening
Netflix viewership records were broken by K-pop group BTS's comeback concert. An estimated 18.4 million people worldwide watched the concert live on Netflix, the streaming giant said on Wednesday
Spotify rolls out SongDNA in beta, a new feature that lets users explore songwriters, producers, samples, and connections behind tracks, making music discovery more interactive and detailed
Spotify has resolved an issue that caused some Premium users to hear ads and see their accounts marked as Free, after multiple reports flagged disruptions in paid subscription features
Spotify is rolling out a new audiobook feature called "Page Match" that allows users to move between print and audio versions while syncing to the exact page
Spotify is rolling out updates to its lyrics feature, adding global lyric translations, offline access for Premium users and a redesigned lyrics view on the Now Playing screen
Spotify is testing Prompted Playlist, allowing Premium users to create playlists by typing moods or ideas, with music tailored using their listening history and current music trends
YouTube is testing a redesigned Now Playing screen in Music and a new Dislike option in Shorts, which aims to simplify controls and make feedback clearer for users
Spotify's new Prompted Playlists feature lets users create customised mixes using text prompts, blending AI with their full listening history for more personal results
Spotify Wrapped 2025 highlights Arijit Singh as India's most-streamed artist for seventh straight year, with romance hits, film soundtracks and rising I-Pop acts shaping the country's listening habits
YouTube Music's 2025 Recap adds an AI-powered chat that gives personalised insights into users' yearly listening habits, along with creative, shareable graphics
Spotify has added an "Import your music" option powered by TuneMyMusic, allowing users to move playlists from other streaming apps directly into their Spotify library
Spotify has introduced lossless audio in India and overhauled its subscription lineup with new Premium plans, reserving FLAC playback and AI features for the top tier. Check plan prices and benefits
Spotify's new "Listening Stats" feature gives users a weekly snapshot of their top songs and artists, acting as a mini version of the annual Wrapped experience
Spotify has confirmed reports of its Android app freezing or crashing when connected to certain Wi-Fi networks, mainly affecting Samsung and Google Pixel users
