Apple reportedly wants free Spotify dead to pave way for Beats relaunch

As Apple works toward a relaunch of its Beats Music streaming service, it’s reportedly pushing labels to kill off the free version of Spotify.It’s a bold move by Apple if The Verge’s unnamed sources are accurate, coming less than two years after a judge found that the company colluded with ebook publishers to raise prices before the launch of iBooks. Apple is appealing the iBooks verdict, but must comply with an antitrust monitoring program in the meantime. While it’s unclear if the monitor is involved with Apple’s music dealings, the U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly looking into the matter now.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2015-05-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple reportedly wants free Spotify dead to pave way for Beats relaunch

As Apple works toward a relaunch of its Beats Music streaming service, it’s reportedly pushing labels to kill off the free version of Spotify.It’s a bold move by Apple if The Verge’s unnamed sources are accurate, coming less than two years after a judge found that the company colluded with... Continue reading at PC World

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Report: Apple Beats Out Android Platform Use by 59 Percent

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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate now includes free trials for Apple Music and Apple TV+

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Apple’s free ‘Everyone Can Create’ curriculum is available on Apple Books

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Apple promotes new head of Apple Music as it gains ground on Spotify

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The company behind TikTok is reportedly launching a Spotify rival

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