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iOS 27.2 beta 2 code hints at new iPhone anti-theft feature, and more app updates

By James Rogerson Published

iOS 27.2 beta code suggests Apple might soon launch a thief-thwarting tool, along with upgrades to Shortcuts, Apple Music, and CarPlay Ultra.

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Streams and roundabouts: Apple Music just fixed one long-running issue, while Spotify added a different one

By Tom Bedford Published

Apple Music has changed how songs appear or disappear in playlists, while Spotify has barred free-tier listeners from streaming new music for a set amount of time

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Apple Music will force artists to label AI music, but some users want more

By Alex Blake Published

Apple Music will require artists to label their AI-generated music so users know what they’re getting.

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Spotify is reportedly working on a native song identification feature

By Rowan Davies Published

Spotify is tipped to launch a built-in song identifier tool to one-up Apple and Shazam.

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Lorde criticizes Spotify's AI-generated 'About the Song' feature for inaccuracies

By Rowan Davies Published

Lorde called out Spotify's About the Song tool, saying its details were incorrect and that it 'limits free interpretation'.

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Apple is putting up prices on Apple Music and Apple One plans

By David Nield Published

Apple has put up the prices for its music streaming subscription service for the first time in four years.

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Spotify updates its song-mixing feature with new customization tools

By Rowan Davies Published

Spotify's Mixed Playlist feature just got a quiet upgrade, and its new customization tools have boosted it to a new level.

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This trick lets you enable a light-mode look on Spotify using smartphone settings

By Rowan Davies Published

There's a hidden smartphone setting that lets you view Spotify in light mode, but it's a real eyesore.

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Apple Music's minor iOS 27 upgrades don't include continuity or social features

By Rowan Davies Published

Apple Music's iOS 27 revamp isn't the most striking — and we're still waiting for playback continuity upgrades.

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Apple could be about to launch a Spotify-like free tier

By David Nield Published

Apple Music might be preparing to let users listen for free, but there might be big limitations and adverts attached.

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