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Does today mark the end of spotify?

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By *hyllyphylly OP   Man
over a year ago

Bradford

With iOS 8.4, out today, comes Apple Music.

Do you think Spotify will remain the #1 streaming service, or will Apple do what apple do best and throw everything they have at it.

Don't forget Google has a music streaming service, but that really hasn't killed Spotify.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

i have spotify... i am certainly going to give apple music a go with the free trial...

not happy that the uk is being stiffed price wise but we will see if people kick up enough of a fuss....

ask me again in 3 months time....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

But what do I do with my 78's?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm very happy with my Nokia radio mixes. Whoever picks the tunes has a good ear,and it's free

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seeing add Google/ Android has a global share of more than 80% of the market I don't think this will affect them too much, apart from the closed o/s of Apple inc.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No, not necessarily.

How many of the paying Spotify subscribers have an Apple device and are willing to swap over?

Was reading the other day how Apple at the end of the free trial period expect to have to 100m paying subscribers.(at $10 a month).

If my arithmetic is correct, and trade figures given for 2014 global revenue accurate, then that represents some 50% of global spend on music. Can't see it happening to that scale.

Besides arent the big three record companies the majority shareholders of Spotify, and taking 70% of the revenue? Can't see them giving that up so easily either.

One loser ( at least in subscription numbers) could be that one set up by Kanye West, Madonna, Alicia Keys etc.

The way Spotify is changing though could be the bigger threat to itself.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"i have spotify... i am certainly going to give apple music a go with the free trial...

not happy that the uk is being stiffed price wise but we will see if people kick up enough of a fuss....

ask me again in 3 months time.... "

Weren't you stiffed price wise whenever you bought Apple gear? Each and every time?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No: Spotify is platform-agnostic.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am a tad if a luddite when it come to steaming music.

I just listen to radio six music. The music they play is pretty eclectic , its not from.the charts. Though I am not stuffy about chart music too, each to their own.

I get a kick buying new cds and I like physically owning a cd. I used to pay for down loads but it just didn't feel the same.

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By *hyllyphylly OP   Man
over a year ago

Bradford


"No: Spotify is platform-agnostic."

According to their website, PC will get it when you update itunes and Android this autumn.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hope it's not the end, love Spotify and since I've had it my iTunes has been virtually redundant.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If Apple will do a student discount so that I can get offline sync with no ads for a fiver a month... I'll take a look.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"One loser ( at least in subscription numbers) could be that one set up by Kanye West, Madonna, Alicia Keys etc."

Yeah, Jay-Z's Tidal may have a rough year.

Although, Tidal does have some nice exclusives.

Jay-Z had a cracking b-sides concert last month.

Which I watched on youtube.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No: Spotify is platform-agnostic.

According to their website, PC will get it when you update itunes and Android this autumn."

So you aren't going to need an Apple/iTunes account and will allow mp3/wma music in from your existing library?

First time I've *ever* seen/heard that Apple will be remotely open to non-apple products.

In that case, maybe.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"If Apple will do a student discount so that I can get offline sync with no ads for a fiver a month... I'll take a look."

they have just confirmed that after the 3 month free trial it is going to be 9.99 a month..... just like spotify premium..

anyway... 8.4 downloaded... actually really quick.... i'm listening to zane lowe now on beats 1

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By *hyllyphylly OP   Man
over a year ago

Bradford


"i'm listening to zane lowe now on beats 1"

Same here, he's already winding me up saying "worldwide" all the time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No: Spotify is platform-agnostic.

According to their website, PC will get it when you update itunes and Android this autumn.

So you aren't going to need an Apple/iTunes account and will allow mp3/wma music in from your existing library?

First time I've *ever* seen/heard that Apple will be remotely open to non-apple products.

In that case, maybe. "

Of course you need an Apple account.

Just like to use Spotify you need a Spotify account.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Same price in USD/GBP? Dicks....

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"Same price in USD/GBP? Dicks.... "
same price dollars/euros/pounds...

I have decided to stop my spotify for now... use the 3 months worth of apple music.. then i can decide in october...

30 quid saved... who wants a beer!!!

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By *ola cubesMan
over a year ago

coatbridge

Wouldnt touch apple merchandise even if free

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Same price in USD/GBP? Dicks.... same price dollars/euros/pounds...

I have decided to stop my spotify for now... use the 3 months worth of apple music.. then i can decide in october...

30 quid saved... who wants a beer!!! "

Same here. So far so good mind. Although I have noticed a few quirks that I hope they iron out.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No: Spotify is platform-agnostic.

According to their website, PC will get it when you update itunes and Android this autumn.

So you aren't going to need an Apple/iTunes account and will allow mp3/wma music in from your existing library?

Of course you need an Apple account.

Just like to use Spotify you need a Spotify account."

A full Apple account, with all the required information and payment details and associated terms and conditions is nothing like signing up for a Spotify account with email address.

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By *oe bloggs69Man
over a year ago

fife


"With iOS 8.4, out today, comes Apple Music.

Do you think Spotify will remain the #1 streaming service, or will Apple do what apple do best and throw everything they have at it.

Don't forget Google has a music streaming service, but that really hasn't killed Spotify."
hmm and charge you a fortune for the privilege(don't have f##k all to do with apple,they are over rated)

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

I love Spotify . really versatile

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"No: Spotify is platform-agnostic.

According to their website, PC will get it when you update itunes and Android this autumn.

So you aren't going to need an Apple/iTunes account and will allow mp3/wma music in from your existing library?

Of course you need an Apple account.

Just like to use Spotify you need a Spotify account.

A full Apple account, with all the required information and payment details and associated terms and conditions is nothing like signing up for a Spotify account with email address. "

Spotify takes the same details as Apple. Name, address, card details...

I'd wager the terms and conditions are pretty similar too.

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By *horltzMan
over a year ago

heysham


"But what do I do with my 78's? "

Keep them in the loft , they will 've worth a fortune one day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a deezer girl.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

just one other tip for anyone who is trying apple music with the new update...

the auto-renewal is actually set to on... which mean that i think a lot of people are going to end up with a nasty shock come sept 30th when they are all charged 10 quid a month whether people like it or not...

so here is how to turn it off...

1. The Apple Music app, head to your profile. It’s the little red silhouette of a human head.

2. Choose “View Apple ID.” Log in, and wait for it to load.

3. Head to “Manage,” which is under “Subscriptions.”

Go ahead and switch that bad boy off—if that’s what you want, of course. you will still get the 3 month trial, but wont be auto renewal

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