Apple Music Preview app released for Windows 11
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Apple Music Preview app released for Windows 11

Apple Music Preview app released for Windows 11 and is available from the Microsoft Store giving users a first look at a beta version of a dedicated Windows app for their desktop. As this is a preview version of Apple Music, not all features may work as expected. After installing the Apple Music preview, iTunes will no longer open, and audiobooks or podcasts on your device will be inaccessible until a compatible version of iTunes […]

Apple Music launches a Shazam Predictions playlist
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Apple Music launches Shazam Predictions playlist

Apple Music launches Shazam Predictions playlist containing 50 songs from artists who are poised to have a breakthrough year. Shazam’s predictions have uncovered talent from every corner of the globe earlier than any other service, with artists like Ayra Starr, who was one of Shazam’s five featured predictions in 2022, making Shazam’s Global Top 10 last autumn. 2022 was also a milestone year for Shazam, marking the service’s 20th anniversary with 70 Bn all-time Shazams. Last […]

Zen by Deezer launches in France
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Zen by Deezer launches in France

Zen by Deezer launches in France bringing users more than 2000 wellbeing guides and exercises, as well as immersive music and audio experiences for sleep and relaxation. Deezer is tapping into the growing digital wellbeing market with a goal to deliver one of the largest and most comprehensive catalogues in the country. The new paid subscription app offers a holistic and personalized wellbeing journey, guided by a wide range of renowned experts. This launch marks […]

Deezer adds music quizzes to its app
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Deezer adds music quizzes to its app

Deezer adds music quizzes to its app with over a hundred available in its app letting fans challenge themselves to see how much of an expert they really are, based on artists, genres, fun themes and seasonal topics. Deezer has added this feature in the global music streaming app and users can test their skills and share their high score on social media to see how they match up with their friends. There will be quizzes […]

UK competition watchdog publishes music streaming report
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UK competition watchdog publishes music streaming report

UK competition watchdog publishes music streaming report and found that consumers have benefited from digitisation and competition between music streaming services. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) found that prices for consumers have fallen by more than 20% in real terms between 2009 and 2021 – with many services also offering music streaming for free with ads. The study found that there were around 39 million monthly listeners in the UK, streaming 138 Bn times […]

Spotify reveals its 2022 Wrapped podcasts
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Spotify reveals its 2022 Wrapped podcasts

Spotify reveals its 2022 Wrapped podcasts as part of its annual review of what’s popular with you and the rest of the world. This year Spotify expanded its podcast offerings in new countries providing more listeners around the world with new shows to binge. With more than four million podcasts, the platform offers something for every type of podcast listener. Globally, the most popular podcast for the third year running is The Joe Rogan Experience. Call Her […]

Apple introduces Apple Music Sing
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Apple introduces Apple Music Sing

Apple introduces Apple Music Sing, a new feature that allows users to sing along to their favourite songs with adjustable vocals and real-time lyrics. This is achieved by using a vocal slider which adjusts vocal volume, but does not fully remove vocals. Apple Music Sing also offers multiple lyric views to help fans take the lead, perform duets, sing backup and more. The new feature will be available later this month to Apple Music subscribers worldwide (except Voice […]