Got Verizon Unlimited? Get six months of Apple Music for free
Verizon's new offer stands to benefit both Apple Music and its own subscribers, as the one-of-a-kind offer appears compelling to both existing and potential new subscribers. The offer will be valid to both existing and new Verizon Unlimited subscribers and will become available on August 16.
Spotify hits 83 million paid users as the race with Apple Music rocks on
As Apple Music continues to gain ground in the music streaming industry, Spotify is charging ahead in hopes of staving off the iEmpire's relentless onslaught. On July 26, it seemed as though the Swedish service just may have succeeded. The company says it has reached 83 million paid subscribers.
Apple Music is winning the stateside streaming war. Here’s how it beat Spotify
Apple now has more paying subscribers for its on-demand music streaming service in the United States than Spotify. Here's how Apple Music surpassed the Swedish streaming service for stateside streaming supremacy, and why it will likely continue its lead in the United States for some time to come.
New leader alert — Apple Music is now beating Spotify in U.S. paid subscribers
As of this week, Apple Music has allegedly surpassed Spotify when it comes to the number of U.S.-based subscribers, and its lead if expected to grow by Christmas. According to sources who spoke anonymously with Digital Music News, Apple Music now boasts more paying subscribers than its main competitor.
Founder of Red Bull Radio talks streaming service morality and the future of radio
Many Ameri, founder of 24/7 online radio station, Red Bull Radio, speaks on Red Bull's stance on Apple Music and Spotify's removal of artists from playlists, why long-form content still matters in an age of short attention spans, and how the future of radio is podcasts.
Apple Music updates make it a whole lot easier for you to find album release dates
Apple Music is rolling out a few updates that ought to improve the user experience. There's a new "Coming Soon" section, which will allow you to see upcoming albums that are slated to be released in the coming weeks. The new feature is available on both the iOS and macOS version of Apple Music.
Streaming music is clearly the future. Here’s why that sucks
Spotify and streaming services like Apple Music are taking over. But are we losing something valuable as we shift to on-demand music? Here’s why streaming isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
From Aaliyah to Garth Brooks, here is the music you can’t find on Spotify
Spotify boasts a library of more than 30 million songs, meaning finding something to listen to is never tough. There are some artists, however, who continue to shun the popular streaming service for one reason or another. From Queen Bey to Dr. Dre, here are the biggest Spotify holdouts.
Apple Music hits 50 million users, doubles down on original content
Apple Music is growing, and growing fast. In a recent appearance on Bloomberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed the service's latest subscriber numbers. In total, Apple Music now boasts 50 million users, a figure that includes both paid members and trials. In April, Apple said it had 40 million paid subscribers.
Apple Music: How to cancel your subscription
For folks who own an Apple product, an Apple Music subscription is the best of both worlds, allowing you to listen to music alongside those songs you've already purchased and downloaded. But sometimes it makes more sense to cut ties with the service. Here's how to cancel your Apple Music subscription.
Is Apple poised to make a push into content production?
The world's most valuable tech brand may be seeking to expand its reach into the realm of original content production. Industry insiders believe that Apple may be preparing to make some major investments in the realms of video and music production.
Apple Music reaches milestone of 40 million paid subscribers
Apple Music has officially surpassed the 40 million subscriber mark. It's an impressive milestone for the music streaming service, which has also just found itself a new leader. Earlier this week, the iEmpire announced that Oliver Schusser will be taking on the challenge of leading Apple Music Worldwide.
I ditched Spotify for YouTube Red with Google Play Music and never looked back
Everyone loves Spotify, but sometimes, the most popular streaming platforms just aren't enough. Here's why I switched over to Youtube Red.
The way you listen to music is in jeopardy. Here’s how Pandora plans to survive
Pandora's Elizabeth Moody spoke with Digital Trends about the changes that need to be made in the music industry in order for streaming services like Spotify and Pandora to become profitable.
Outkast set a high bar for hip-hop. Duo Rae Sremmurd wants to clear it
Rae Sremmurd explains how the group's upcoming three-disc album, Sremmlife 3, is something legends like Outkast have never done and what we can expect from their first Reebok shoe.
No longer mobile-only, Pandora Premium features come to the web
The Pandora Premium on-demand subscription service is now available on the web, including Search & Play, My Music, and smart playlist features.
Producer Cardo on making Drake’s new No. 1 hit, Kendrick Lamar’s “evil genius”
Producer Cardo explains to Digital Trends how he went from making music on Playstations to producing hit records with Drake and Kendrick Lamar using programs anyone can download for free.
Apple Music makes gains in the U.S., but a possible Spotify IPO looms
Apple Music is making gains against streaming giant Spotify, at least in the USA, new group pushes back against social media and tech addiction, The Verge takes a closer look at Intel's Vaunt AR glasses.
Apple Music is growing fast, but it will be a while before world domination
Apple Music is growing quickly in the United States, but it has a ways to go before it beat the subscribers numbers of popular Swedish music streaming service Spotify on the global stage.
Music mogul Jimmy Iovine is reportedly leaving Apple
Music mogul Jimmy Iovine helped grow Apple Music into a monster, but it looks like he's ready to move on to bigger and better things.
Meet the playlist curators who mint new music stars, one pick at a time
Digital Trends spoke to major players in the music industry to find out how Apple Music and Spotify playlists are making stars and hits.
The average person spends about $15 on streaming music all year
According to a recent Nielsen Music study, the average person only spends $156 a year on music, with a fraction for streaming music.
An emoji is all you need to find a playlist with new Apple Music Messenger bot
Type in a song, artist, genre or just use an emoji for your current mood and the Apple Music Messenger bot will play a song for you.
Spotify drops Safari browser in stealth system update
In an update, Spotify drops Safari browser support, leaving many apple users with no access to the popular streaming music service.
Check out the first six minutes of episode 1 of 'Carpool Karaoke: The Series'
The first Carpool Karaoke: The Series, with Will Smith and James Corden, has been released on Apple Music, and here are the first six minutes
Blink and you will miss the celebrities featured in this 'Carpool Karaoke' trailer
A new trailer has been released for Apple Music's Carpool Karaoke: The Series, which will debut mid-August, and feature 16 episodes in all
James Corden debuts the first-look footage from 'Carpool Karaoke: The Series'
James Corden unveiled a sneak peek at Apple Music's Carpool Karaoke: The Series. The clip features the cast of Girls Trip.
Beats 1 radio's Zane Lowe on superstar DJs, exclusive releases, and the age of curation
Zane Lowe reflects on Apple Music's Beats 1 Radio's first two years, how radio has changed, and how streaming services need to change.
Apple finally reveals ‘Carpool Karaoke’ debut date after unexplained delay
Apple Music's Carpool Karaoke show will launch on August 8, the company announced on Tuesday. Plenty of celebs are lined up for the show.
Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre's relationship is the subject of new HBO documentary
HBO's four-part documentary The Defiant Ones will focus on Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine's 25- year relationship in the music industry.
Apple Music to get redesign to support growing streaming video library
Apple is preparing to overhaul its Apple Music app, as the company prepares to add a slate of video content to the music streaming service.
Apple unexpectedly puts the brakes on its ‘Carpool Karaoke’ launch
Apple has decided to delay the launch of its "Carpool Karaoke" spin-off until "later this year," but it's declined to give a reason.
Apple Music for Android gets a major upgrade to keep pace with iOS version
The new Apple Music for Android ships with a redesigned interface, consolidated sections, and a lyrics feature.
Three ways Spotify and Apple Music can make Tidal’s Track Edit feature a game-changer
By adding more mixing features and improved social sharing, Apple Music and Spotify can make Tidal's Track Edit feature even better.