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YouTube Music releases lyrics sharing feature on Android, iOS: How it works

Reportedly, YouTube Music users can now share up to five lines of lyrics with custom backgrounds directly from the app

iOS 26: Apple will let apps like Spotify access this new Music app feature

With iOS 26, third-party music apps like Spotify will be able to offer full-screen animated artwork on iPhone's lock screen when music is playing

Instagram adds real time Spotify song sharing to Notes, grid re-ordering

Spotify's new collaboration with Instagram will let users share real-time music through Notes, while upcoming grid customisation will offer personal control over Instagram profile layout

Global Google outage hits Gmail, Spotify, Snapchat; services restored

Google outage had a ripple effect on third-party platforms such as Spotify, Snapchat, and Discord, which rely on tech giant's cloud-managed services and infrastructure

Kanye West's 'Heil Hitler' blows up on X, banned on Spotify, YouTube

American rapper and singer Kanye West's track 'Heil Hitler' went viral on X but has been banned on Spotify, YouTube, Reddit, and other platforms amid global backlash

Apple Music's new feature lets you bring playlists from Spotify and more

Now, there is a native tool available to import both music library and playlists from other music services to Apple Music using iPhone, iPad, Android device, or web interface

Spotify enhances DJ feature with voice command option: Here is how it works

Spotify DJ can now accept voice requests to generate AI-curated playlists based on Premium users' listening history, incorporating both new and previously played tracks

Spotify to rollout iOS app update with out-of-app purchase options: Details

Additionally, the new Spotify app version will let users view details about Spotify Premium plan and switch between different subscription tiers

Spotify Q2 profit forecast misses estimates as payroll taxes weigh down

It expects monthly active users to rise to 689 million in the second quarter, compared with LSEG-compiled estimates of 684.9 million. Premium subscribers are expected to increase to 273 million

WhatsApp for iOS tests Spotify integration for music sharing: How it works

WhatsApp update testing platform WABetaInfo has reported that a feature to share music from Spotify on WhatsApp statuses for iOS users is available in beta release version 25.8.10.72

YouTube top platform for podcasts with over 1 bn viewers a month, says exec

YouTube first identified podcasts as a popular content format during the pandemic. Before then the medium wasn't something YouTube had specifically supported

Spotify forecasts Q1 profit above estimates on steady user growth

Spotify expects operating income of 548 million euros ($566.19 million) in the current quarter, above analysts' average estimate of 450.6 million euros

Tech wrap Nov 27: OxygenOS 15, Spotify Gemini extension, ChatGPT shortcut

OnePlus Open gets OxygenOS 15 update. Spotify Gemini Extension. ChatGPT Search shortcut on iPhones. iQOO 13 software support. OPPO Reno 13 series launched in China. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Gemini on Android can now play and search music on Spotify: How it works

After WhatsApp, Spotify becomes the second third-party app to integrate with Google Gemini AI assistant

IndiGo offers complimentary Spotify Premium for 4 months on flight bookings

Customers booking domestic or international flights through IndiGo's official website or mobile app can avail a four-month free trial of Spotify Premium Individual Plan

Spotify temporarily goes down; more than 40,000 people report outages

The music streaming service Spotify was down temporarily on Sunday, leaving thousands of listeners without access to tunes and podcasts. More than 40,000 people reported outages with the music platform on downdetector.com, a website that allows users to report problems with popular apps and services. Spotify wrote on X Sunday afternoon, We're aware of some issues right now and are checking them out! Responding to the post, Spotify users complained about the outage disrupting workout routines and plans to stream a playlist at a child's birthday party. About an hour later, the streaming service posted that everything was looking much better. The app appeared to be working normally. Millions of people use Spotify, which was the largest streaming service in 2023. The music platform reports having more than 626 million users, with 246 million subscribers.

Apple set for music, TV streaming fight in India after deal with Airtel

India, Apple Music will become available to premium users of Airtel's Wynk music app, which will eventually close

Spotify could finally offer hi-res lossless audio with a new deluxe plan

Reportedly, the new subscription tier of Spotify will offer lossless audio similar to what the company announced in 2021 with Spotify HiFi

Spotify's new comments section to bridge gap between creators and listeners

Creators will have the option to allow or block comments on their podcasts. The feature is expected to roll out to all users from next month

Spotify raises US prices of its premium plans in bid to push margin

On a monthly basis, Spotify has raised prices of its individual plan to $11.99 from $10.99, duo plan to $16.99 from $14.99 and its family plan to $19.99 from $16.99 in the US