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Spotify is the biggest music streaming service today, beating out a long list of competitors from the biggest names in tech.
Spotify adds new, cheaper Basic plan without the audiobooks
After increasing its prices earlier this month, Spotify today announced a new $11-per-month Basic plan that saves a bit of money but removes access to audiobooks.
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How to cancel Spotify Premium on any device
Is it time to part ways with your Spotify Premium account? Here’s how to cancel your Spotify subscription on your desktop PC and mobile devices.
Tidal vs. Spotify: Which music streaming service has the features you need?
Spotify may be king of the streaming music world, but when it comes to audio quality, Tidal offers some big competition. Join us as we compare both platforms.
What is Deezer? Features, pricing, and music quality explained
Deezer may not get the kind of attention that Spotify and Apple Music attract, but it's still a phenomenal music-streaming platform with hi-res audio playback.
Spotify’s new AI Playlist feature uses text prompts to curate playlists
Spotify announced that it is beta testing a new AI Playlist feature to Australian and UK Premium customers that uses text prompts to generate playlists.
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.
Spotify vs. YouTube Music: so alike, but which is best for you?
With similar libraries, as well as near-identical music quality and pricing, can YouTube Music stand up to Spotify's stalwart UI and excellent music discovery?
Spotify’s new Desktop Miniplayer is a godsend for multitaskers
Spotify has finally listened to the droves of users asking for a smaller, resizable miniplayer for its music and video streaming desktop app.
Spotify adds music videos for Premium users in a handful of countries
Spotify is slowing testing with waters with music videos, available in a handful of countries at first, for a handful of artists.
The upcoming sports streaming service is a textbook case of a ‘trollout’
Information about a major new sports streaming service continues to be released in dribs and drabs, which doesn't really help anyone.
Spotify’s Song Psychic feature is like a Magic 8 Ball for music
Spotify's new Song Psychic feature hopes to answer some of life's burning questions while suggesting music as answers.
How to get Spotify on a MacBook, Mac Mini, or iMac
Listen to your favorite songs, create a new playlist, or look for some new tunes. Here’s how to get Spotify on a MacBook to enjoy music while you work.
Apple Music just got a cool feature you won’t find on Spotify
You no longer need to wait until the end of the year to experience Apple Music Replay. The feature that tracks your listening habits is now offered monthly.
Spotify just made live music a little bit better
Bandsintown is one of the best ways to see who's playing where, and when, and it's now tied directly into Spotify.
What is Amazon Music: everything you need to know
Don't overlook Amazon Music; it boasts a 100 million-song library, hi-res music, spatial audio, and plans to suit a wide range of users.
Spotify shows how in-app purchases will work in Europe come March
Spotify will be able to offer in-app purchases on iOS in the European Union come March, thanks to the DMA, and it's showing off what that will look like.
How much is Apple Music, and how can you get it for free?
Apple Music costs $10.99 for an Individual plan, and $16.99 for a Family Plan. You can also get Apple Music for free by signing up for a Verizon plan.
SiriusXM plans, pricing, and features for the satellite (and internet) service
SiriusXM isn't just a satellite-based music and entertainment service anymore. It's accessible more ways than ever, with more content than ever before.
These are the apps people use the most on in-flight Wi-Fi
Nowadays we fully expect fast – and even free – Wi-Fi in airplanes. So how have we taken advantage of it? Well, it's video streaming of course.
Spotify Wrapped 2023: how to find your 2023 music stats
Spotify Wrapped 2023 is finally live! Here's how to find all of your music stats for the past year.
Spotify Premium adds 200,000 free audiobooks for U.S. subscribers
You'll only get 15 hours a month unless you want to pay more, but free audiobooks on Spotify are free audiobooks on Spotify.
What is a network music streamer and why do you need one?
When it comes to everyday listening, a network music streamer is one of the best ways to enjoy all your digital music on just about any hi-fi system you have.
Spotify adds subscribers, still hasn’t added high-res audio
Spotify managed to still add subscribers in the months following a price increase, but the streaming music service still lacks any kind of high-res audio.
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