In a bid to make its subscription service more attractive, YouTube has increased its offline playback resolution. YouTube Premium subscribers get access to perks like no ads, videos playing in the background, and offline playback. Videos downloaded for…
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SoundCloud Taps NLE Choppa to Kick off Its Mobile Editing Launch
SoundCloud introduced mobile profile editing in its iOS app today, with NLE Choppa unveiling the new feature. SoundCloud is now touting total mobile creativity, with iOS-based creators given the ability to update their profiles while on the go. Previo…
After a Month Offline, Netease Cloud Music Returns to Chinese App Stores
Netease Cloud Music has returned to Chinese app stores after more than 30 days offline. The popular music streaming platform was removed from every app store over clashes with government guidelines. The Cyberspace Administration of China forced the tak…
Mixcloud Says Ad-Supported Streaming Isn’t Paying the Bills, Introduces Paid Tiers
Mixcloud is changing the way users experience the service by introducing a new premium tier. These days, most labels and artists earn a majority of their recording revenues through streaming, which of course introduces some serious compensation problem…
Spotify Once Planned to Take on Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV
A new book has revealed that Spotify had secret plans to become a top name in TV streaming. Spotify Untold reveals that CEO Daniel Ek had top-secret plans from 2011 to 2015 to challenge Netflix, Hulu, and Apple TV. Written by two Swedish journalists — …
Apple Music Might Be Cutting Its Free Trial Period to One Month
Apple Music may be reducing the free trial period from three months to just one month. A new ad surfaced on the Apple Music website showcasing a free one-month trial of the service. Which may mean that the standard three-month trial for Apple Music ma…
Nothing to See Here — Apple Denies Prioritizing Its Own Apps In Its App Store
A recent report from the Wall Street Journal highlights how Apple’s apps appear first in App Store searches. Apps that generate recurring revenue, like Music or Books, appeared first in 95% of searches performed, according to the test. Appearing first …
Pandora Voice Control Leaves Beta; Now Available to All iOS and Android Users
Pandora’s mobile voice controls are now available to all iOS and Android users after exiting a limited beta. The new feature allows users to ask for playlists, stations, albums, songs, and even soundtracks for specific activities. Pandora’s voice con…
Mixhalo Raises $10.7 Million to Vastly Improve Live Concert Audio — But Is That Something Fans Want?
Mixhalo has raised $10.7 million in Series A funding to vastly improve the live audio experience at concerts and live events. The live concert audio start-up was founded by Michael Einziger — guitarist and co-founder of Incubus. Like most performing m…
TikTok Faces Renewed Pressure from Indian Regulators — But Is Another Ban Ahead?
After spending two weeks banned from India, TikTok’s legal troubles may not be over. The Indian Ministry of Electronics has sent some questions to ByteDance, which operates TikTok and Helo. The Ministry wants to know what data the apps are collecting a…