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Apple to lower App Store fees for smaller developers

Stephen Nellis, Reuters
Posted at Nov 18 07:29 PM

Apple Inc on Wednesday said it plans to start a program to lower its App Store commissions for software developers who make $1 million or less in proceeds each year from the store. Read more »

Microsoft says app stores should be more competitive

The New York Times
Posted at Oct 09 08:58 AM

Microsoft on Thursday said it would give developers more control in its app store, providing a sharp contrast to Apple, which is facing growing pressure for its firm grip on its App Store. Read more »

To fight Apple and Google, smaller app rivals organize coalition

Erin Griffith, The New York Times
Updated as of Sep 25 08:17 AM

Spotify, Match Group, Epic Games and others have created a nonprofit alliance that they hope will amplify a protest against the power of the giants. Read more »

You can now listen to Joyce Pring, Inka Magnaye, other Pinoy podcasters on Spotify

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 24 04:29 PM

Joyce Pring and Inka Magnaye are among the Filipino podcasters that have been tapped by Spotify for exclusive content on its platform.  Read more »

Tax digital services? That's part of business, says DTI chief

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 31 02:52 PM

Paying taxes is part of doing business--even if its online, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said Friday after a legislative panel approved a bill that seeks to impose tariffs on digital transactions.   Read more »

Spotify posts strong user growth despite virus fears

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 29 08:51 PM

Music streaming giant Spotify on Wednesday reported it reached nearly 300 million monthly users in the second quarter of 2020, avoiding much of the economic fallout sparked by COVID-19.   Read more »

Spotify expands to Russia and Eastern Europe

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 15 08:45 AM

Spotify would become available to users immediately, according to a statement, which added that the Swedish streaming service was now accessible in 92 markets.   Read more »

Vlogger Nas Daily stars in Spotify's first Asia-led original podcast

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 08 04:43 PM

Spotify has launched its first Asia-led original podcast and it stars Nuseir Yassin, more popularly known for his Nas Daily vlogs.  Read more »

Ben&Ben's 'Nakikinig Ka Ba Sa Akin' now available on Spotify, Apple Music

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 01 07:56 PM

Ben&Ben’s song “Nakikinig Ka Ba Sa Akin,” about the importance of listening to one another and respecting opinions,” is now available on Spotify and Apple Music.  Read more »

Batman, Kim Kardashian headed to Spotify podcasts

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 19 10:41 PM

The multi-year deal with DC parent WarnerMedia for an "original slate of narrative scripted podcasts" will explore new shows based on the universe of iconic DC characters. Read more »

EU opens antitrust cases against Apple

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jun 16 07:09 PM

The EU's powerful antitrust authority opened a series of cases against Apple on Tuesday, including one brought by Spotify alleging the iPhone maker makes unfair use of its app store. Read more »

Spotify gets exclusive deal on Joe Rogan, most popular US podcast

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 21 04:22 PM

Spotify has obtained exclusive rights to "The Joe Rogan Experience," the most downloaded podcast in the United States, the Swedish online streaming giant said Tuesday. Read more »

Taxman in Philippines eyes digital realm of Netflix, Facebook

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 20 04:15 PM

The Department of Finance said Wednesday it was studying "viable ways" to tax any form of commerce on the internet after a lawmaker sought duties on the likes of Facebook and Netflix. Read more »

Indonesia planning 10 percent tax on foreign digital services

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 18 08:55 PM

Indonesia will slap a 10 percent value-added tax on the digital offerings of foreign companies from July 1, the finance ministry said, a levy that could apply to internet giants such as Spotify and Netflix. Read more »

Armi Millare's solo career makes an enchanting entrance

ANCX
Updated as of May 15 07:15 AM

In a new track called ‘Two Worlds’ the vocalist of UDD is expressing herself with greater artistic control. By JAM PASCUAL Read more »

Star-narrated 'Harry Potter' book streaming for free

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 06 06:38 AM

Spotify and author JK Rowling on Tuesday announced the release of free weekly recordings narrated by celebrities of the first book in the wildly popular "Harry Potter" series.   Read more »

Spotify says isolation ups interest in 'chill' music

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 30 10:45 PM

People spending more time cooped up in their homes to curb the spread of the new coronavirus have changed their daily soundtracks, with many opting for more "chill" music, streaming service Spotify said Monday. Read more »

Spotify launches music relief project to help artists

Reuters
Posted at Mar 26 06:52 AM

Spotify Technology SA said on Wednesday it had launched a COVID-19 music relief project to raise funds for musicians as the coronavirus pandemic grounds life to a halt in most countries, while taking a toll on the economy. Read more »

Making a case for the renaissance of indie pop is rising star ena mori

Jam Pascual
Posted at Feb 25 09:19 PM

The half-Japanese songwriter is pushing the envelope for what pop can sound like. Read more »

Spotify increases subscribers but widens net loss in 2019

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Feb 06 07:01 AM

Music streaming service Spotify reported Wednesday a bigger net loss in 2019, driven by aggressive investing, but said it had more active users and paying subscribers. Read more »