Apple Music news and trends

Apple’s Changes in Royalties Strike Sour Note With Indie Labels
Apple // February 04, 2024

Apple’s plans to pay more for songs produced with higher-quality audio are causing discord among some artists. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

Subscription Merchants Tap Audiobooks to Drive Consumer Loyalty
Subscriptions // December 20, 2023

As businesses compete for subscribers’ long-term loyalty, key players are increasingly leveraging audiobooks to keep customers coming back. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Music Streaming Services Step up AI to Drive Engagement
Streaming // November 16, 2023

Leading music services are increasing their use of artificial intelligence capabilities to offer increasingly personalized experiences to drive consumer loyalty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

SiriusXM to Launch Spotify Competitor in Bid for Gen Z Streaming Spend
Streaming // November 13, 2023

SiriusXM is expanding beyond radio formats, getting into music streaming to adjust to the ways that younger generations consume content. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Apple’s 1 Billion Subscribers Show Power of Ecosystems Driving Customer Loyalty

August 16, 2023
Retail subscription commerce has become increasingly popular, with more consumers asking for easier ways to seek out new content and services in a curated environment. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, […]

Apple’s Earnings Pivot: It’s The Ecosystem, Not The Phone

January 30, 2019
It’s all about the ecosystem, not the iPhones. If there was one takeaway from the earnings call yesterday (Jan. 29) with Apple CEO Tim Cook, that would be it. Get the Full Story...

Services, Subscriptions And Apple Pay Drive Apple Earnings

August 01, 2018
Apple’s quarterly revenue came in at $53 billion, a 17 percent year-on-year increase — with earnings per share at $2.34, a 40 percent year-on-year pickup. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had...

Quick Reads
Apple Yields to EU Demands on Music Streaming

April 07, 2024
Apple has reversed course in the battle over music-streaming services in Europe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Apple’s Changes in Royalties Strike Sour Note With Indie Labels

February 04, 2024
Apple’s plans to pay more for songs produced with higher-quality audio are causing discord among some artists. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Report: Apple Investing $1 Billion a Year to Integrate Generative AI

October 22, 2023
Apple is reportedly investing $1 billion per year to integrate generative artificial intelligence (AI) across its product line. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Apple Music to Add Feature to Help Users Sing Along 

December 06, 2022
Apple Music will soon add a feature that makes it easier for fans to sing along with songs.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...