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Spotify hints at subscription podcast serviceSpotify hints at subscription podcast service
Spotify is rolling out the ability to stream music from your Apple Watch without an iPhone nearbySpotify is rolling out the ability to stream music from your Apple Watch without an iPhone nearby
Spotify will let artists give their songs a boost — and get paid less in exchangeSpotify will let artists give their songs a boost — and get paid less in exchange
Spotify surges past 300M users after successful Russia launchSpotify surges past 300M users after successful Russia launch
Joe Rogan is already letting Alex Jones spread misinformation on his Spotify showJoe Rogan is already letting Alex Jones spread misinformation on his Spotify show
Spotify now has its own iOS 14 widgetSpotify now has its own iOS 14 widget
Spotify will let its podcast hosts include full songs in their showsSpotify will let its podcast hosts include full songs in their shows
Spotify will now let you search using lyrics so you can find that one song stuck in your headSpotify will now let you search using lyrics so you can find that one song stuck in your head
Spotify’s exclusive Michelle Obama podcast will be available on other platforms starting tomorrowSpotify’s exclusive Michelle Obama podcast will be available on other platforms starting tomorrow
Spotify’s first exclusive DC Comics podcast, Batman Unburied, explores Bruce Wayne’s psychologySpotify’s first exclusive DC Comics podcast, Batman Unburied, explores Bruce Wayne’s psychology
Spotify made a deal to turn its exclusive podcasts into TV shows and moviesSpotify made a deal to turn its exclusive podcasts into TV shows and movies
Spotify, Epic, Tile, Match, and more are rallying developers against Apple’s App Store policiesSpotify, Epic, Tile, Match, and more are rallying developers against Apple’s App Store policies
Spotify is testing interactive podcast polls within the appSpotify is testing interactive podcast polls within the app
Apple says its new Apple One services bundle isn’t unfair to SpotifyApple says its new Apple One services bundle isn’t unfair to Spotify
Anchor says it’s cracking down on stolen podcastsAnchor says it’s cracking down on stolen podcasts
A third Spotify-owned podcast company is starting a unionA third Spotify-owned podcast company is starting a union
Joe Budden is taking his podcast off Spotify because the company ‘is pillaging’ his audienceJoe Budden is taking his podcast off Spotify because the company ‘is pillaging’ his audience
Spotify is launching an exclusive League of Legends esports podcastSpotify is launching an exclusive League of Legends esports podcast
Spotify went down for an hour after a certificate expiredSpotify went down for an hour after a certificate expired
Spotify tests visual quote cards for The Michelle Obama PodcastSpotify tests visual quote cards for The Michelle Obama Podcast
Spotify podcast consumption doubles as overall listening recoversSpotify podcast consumption doubles as overall listening recovers
Spotify Premium users can now host a listening party with up to five friends — even if they live far awaySpotify Premium users can now host a listening party with up to five friends — even if they live far away
Spotify’s desktop apps now work better with Chromecast devicesSpotify’s desktop apps now work better with Chromecast devices
Spotify now supports video podcastsSpotify now supports video podcasts
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Michelle Obama’s first podcast is a Spotify-exclusiveMichelle Obama’s first podcast is a Spotify-exclusive
Spotify is launching podcast charts to help people discover new showsSpotify is launching podcast charts to help people discover new shows
Spotify, Pinterest, Tinder, and other iOS apps were crashing again due to a Facebook issueSpotify, Pinterest, Tinder, and other iOS apps were crashing again due to a Facebook issue
Spotify will now make you a custom workout playlistSpotify will now make you a custom workout playlist
Spotify is launching a premium plan for couplesSpotify is launching a premium plan for couples
Spotify brings real-time lyrics to 26 countries, not including the USSpotify brings real-time lyrics to 26 countries, not including the US
Spotify is testing interactive podcast ads so you never have to remember a promo code againSpotify is testing interactive podcast ads so you never have to remember a promo code again
Kim Kardashian West is the next superstar celebrity to snag an exclusive podcast deal with SpotifyKim Kardashian West is the next superstar celebrity to snag an exclusive podcast deal with Spotify
Epic Games and Match Group join Spotify in protesting Apple’s App Store feesEpic Games and Match Group join Spotify in protesting Apple’s App Store fees
Spotify finally removes its 10,000-song library limitSpotify finally removes its 10,000-song library limit
The podcasting world is now Spotify versus everybody else
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Joe Rogan’s podcast is becoming a Spotify exclusiveJoe Rogan’s podcast is becoming a Spotify exclusive
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Spotify’s offering first-time premium users three months free until June 30thSpotify’s offering first-time premium users three months free until June 30th
Spotify now lets parents access their kids’ listening history and block contentSpotify now lets parents access their kids’ listening history and block content
Spotify’s newest feature lets multiple people control a listening sessionSpotify’s newest feature lets multiple people control a listening session
Spotify is testing video podcasts with two YouTube starsSpotify is testing video podcasts with two YouTube stars

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