17 Nov, 2024
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Apple Music subscriber base grew 36% in 2019, second only to Spotify

Though Apple Music trailed behind Spotify in global market share, the service’s subscription base grew 36% in 2019. Music streaming subscriptions were up 32% globally last year, with Apple Music maintaining a comfortable second place position behind Spotify, according to newly published estimates. Apple Music, as part of the company’s broader services push, has been […]

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Apple needs to fix the iPad

Andrew Martonik / Digital Trends While there were rumors that Apple would reveal a new iPad mini during the “Scary Fast” M3 Mac event on October 30, that never came to fruition. In fact, we have yet to see any new iPad models come out this year, which is rather peculiar. While we’re having a break […]

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Apple retires its cheapest music tier plan

Apple recently axed its cheapest music tier plan, also known as Apple Music Voice. Although there’s no mention of an exact retirement date, Apple confirmed that it will start notifying subscribers about the change. In a statement on the service’s support page, Apple notes that it will discontinue the Apple Music Voice plan sometime in […]

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Apple Won’t Be Making a Mac With a Touchscreen

Bill Roberson/DIgital Trends While Apple announced that iOS apps will be coming to the Mac late next year, users hoping that Apple would release a MacOS-powered laptop, convertible, or tablet with a touchscreen shouldn’t hold their breath. The closest thing you’ll get to a touchscreen on Apple’s MacOS experience is the Touch Bar on the […]