Apple Music will put custom tags for AI songs and visuals, but it’s not enough
Apple Music's new Transparency Tags let labels flag AI-generated content, but the honor system has no enforcement. Deezer's fraud numbers show why that's a problem.
That Spotify afterlife speaker urn is a real thing you can buy
Spotify and Liquid Death teamed up on the Eternal Playlist Urn, a real collector's item with a Bluetooth speaker in the lid that plays your music forever.
Spotify’s new Audiobook Charts make it easy for you to find what’s trending
Spotify has launched Audiobook Charts in the US and UK, letting you see what's trending each week.
Spotify’s latest feature automatically reorders your playlists for smoother transitions
Spotify has introduced Smart Reorder, a new feature that automatically reshuffles songs in your playlists to create smoother transitions between tracks.
Spotify’s next big update could make its recommendations make more sense
Spotify is developing Taste Profile Notes, a feature that lets users tell the algorithm exactly what they're listening to and refine recommendations proactively in the app.
Apple Music introduces a new way for you to create playlists with text prompts
Apple has introduced a new Playlist Playground feature with the first iOS 26.4 beta that lets users create Apple Music playlists with simple text prompts.
Apple’s Podcast glow-up brings video, ads, and offline viewing
Apple brings native HLS-powered video streaming to Podcasts, enabling seamless switching, offline downloads, dynamic ads, and expanded creator tools across its ecosystem this spring.
Google insists YouTube Music’s paywalled lyrics are just a ‘limited experiment’
Google says YouTube Music's new lyrics limit is just an experiment, but growing user reports suggest a broader rollout that could quietly push free listeners toward Premium subscriptions.
Spotify has a new feature that takes you behind the scenes of your favorite tracks
Spotify is rolling out About the Song in beta, a new feature for Premium users that lets listeners explore the stories, inspirations and background details behind the tracks they’re playing.
Spotify will soon let you buy paper books inside the app
Spotify is expanding beyond audio by partnering with Bookshop to sell physical books, letting users buy paperbacks and hardcovers tied to titles they discover inside the app.
Spotify’s new Page Match feature can now sync your audiobooks with physical books
With Page Match, Spotify is tackling a common reader problem, letting you scan a page and instantly jump to the same moment in the audiobook, making it easier to blend reading and listening throughout the day.
Spotify can now show lyrics even when you are offline and translate them too
Spotify is rolling out new lyric features that let you view full lyrics offline, translate them into your preferred language, and preview lyrics directly from the Now Playing screen.
Remember iTunes? You’re still part of a big music market
Record labels still chase iTunes buyers because most users aren’t on Apple Music, and a single album download can count more than thousands of streams. Expect more exclusives and variants during release week.
With DMs here, Spotify may let you edit your username too
Spotify’s Android app hints at editable usernames, a long-requested upgrade that could make DMs and group chats less awkward. The feature isn’t confirmed yet, but new “Edit username” strings suggest real work is underway.
Your daily music routine could help ease anxiety, science suggests
Researchers found that listening to music with rhythmic beat stimulation lowers anxiety more effectively than pink noise.
You can now try Spotify’s Prompted Playlist feature in the US and Canada
Spotify's AI-powered Prompted Playlist feature is rolling out in beta in the US and Canada.
Exclusive: ChatGPT is driving podcast discovery on Spotify and it’s a big shift
For millions of users, the Spotify experience is heavily driven by algorithmic discovery. But thanks to the recent integration with ChatGPT, more users are taking an conversation route to discover new podcasts.
Spotify might soon let you sync audiobooks with real books
Page Match could let Spotify users scan a page from a physical book and instantly jump to the matching point in the audiobook, making format switching far less frustrating.
Are you a Spotify Premium subscriber? Get ready to pay $12.99 per month from February
Spotify will raise Premium prices to $12.99 from February 2026 in the U.S. and parts of Europe, citing growth pressures despite strong Q3 results.
Spotify wants your friends to know exactly what you’re listening to
Spotify is adding real-time Listening Activity, Request to Jam messages, and new social tools that let you see and share what friends are streaming.
Spotify responds to ‘nefarious’ 300TB scraping by internet activists
Anna's Archive published a torrents-based Spotify backup: a 300TB release of Spotify catalog metadata today, with staged audio files to follow. Here is what's included, what's missing, and why it exists.
ChatGPT now lets you discover songs and create playlists in Apple Music
OpenAI introduced apps in ChatGPT earlier this year as a way to help users interact with third-party services without leaving the chat window. The feature launched with support for a handful of apps but has steadily expanded to include options like Peloton and Tripadvisor. Now, Apple Music has joined the lineup. 9to5Mac reports that, much […]
Apple Music is returning to your GM car as a native infotainment app
GM has announced that it's rolling out a native Apple Music app to select Cadillac and Chevrolet models via an OTA update.
Spotify’s latest feature hands you control of its algorithm
Spotify is testing a new AI feature that lets you create personalized playlists based on a detailed prompt and your listening patterns.
You can now turn Spotify Wrapped into a multiplayer party with your friends
Wrapped Party transforms your yearly Spotify stats into a multiplayer event. Friends can join a shared room, view each other’s top artists and minutes streamed, and even unlock special group-only cards that highlight who dominated the year in different listening categories.
Your Spotify subscription might soon cost more
Spotify plans a US price hike in 2026 as it pursues profitability, faces industry pressure, and transitions to new leadership.
Spotify now lets you import playlists from other music apps
Spotify has introduced a new built-in tool that lets users transfer playlists from other music services directly into the app. Instead of rebuilding lists manually, you can now bring your existing music library over in minutes and pick up right where you left off.
New Spotify features reveal the people and real stories behind your favourite songs
Spotify is rolling out new features like Expanded Song Credits, SongDNA and About the Song to help listeners explore the people, influences and creative stories behind their favourite tracks. It’s a deeper, more personal way to experience the music you love.
YouTube Music is testing playlist search so you can stop endless scrolling
YouTube Music is finally testing playlist search, with a new Find in playlist button appearing for a tiny group of iOS users. It fixes one of the app’s most obvious pain points, but almost no one has it yet.
You can now share your favorite Amazon Music tracks and playlists on TikTok
Amazon Music is adding a new “Share to TikTok” feature that lets you post songs, playlists, and listening stats directly into TikTok. The update makes it easier to show what you’re listening to and turn your music moments into shareable content.
Spotify fixes Shuffle so your playlists won’t repeat the same tracks again
Spotify is rolling out a new Shuffle update designed to stop your playlists from looping the same songs. The new “Fewer Repeats” mode takes your recent listening into account to bring more variety to every session. Both Free and Premium users get more control, and Premium listeners can switch back anytime.
Spotify just fixed the most annoying thing about audiobooks
Spotify is testing a new feature called Recaps, offering short audio summaries that help you jump back into an audiobook without rewinding. Available in beta on iOS for select English titles, Recaps update as you listen and cover only what you have already heard, avoiding any spoilers.
Spotify is finally bringing music videos to its app in the U.S.
Spotify is finally rolling out music videos in the U.S. and Canada, marking its shift beyond audio streaming and opening new opportunities for creators and users.
New Amazon Music feature brings song recommendations by real fans instead of AI
Amazon Music is bringing the human touch back to streaming. Its new Fan Groups feature turns the app into a community where real listeners can recommend music, swap opinions, and connect over shared taste. It’s less about algorithms telling you what to play and more about rediscovering the joy of hearing a great track from someone who gets your vibe.
When your favorite singer is actually a string of algorithms
An AI-generated music persona commanded millions of streams and a major record deal.
Apple Music finally remembers the words when you’re offline
Finally, the lyrics don’t disappear when you go offline. Apple Music users on iOS 26.2 beta can now view synced lyrics even without a data connection, which is great for flights, trains, or signal-dead zones. It’s a small but welcome upgrade that makes sing-alongs and lyric-loving moments more seamless than ever.
Spotify just turned Wrapped into a weekly thing with Listening Stats
No more waiting for December to see your music story. Spotify’s new Listening Stats feature gives you a weekly snapshot of your top artists, tracks, and discoveries, all refreshed every seven days. It’s Wrapped, but faster, and designed for sharing straight from your profile to your favorite social apps.
How to master your equalizer settings for the perfect sound
EQ is so much more than the Rock preset in your Spotify app. If you want better sound, we're here to show you how to adjust it for the best experience.