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Spotify

Google Play to trial alternative billing system in 'app store first'
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billing

Google Play to trial alternative billing system in 'app store first'

Trial follows new law in South Korea preventing big app operators from forcing developers to use their platform’s payment systems
24 Mar 2022
Spotify to expand into audiobooks with Findaway acquisition
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mergers and acquisitions

Spotify to expand into audiobooks with Findaway acquisition

Company aims to build on recent success by capitalising on a rapidly growing market
12 Nov 2021
350,000 Spotify users hacked in credential stuffing attack
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Security

350,000 Spotify users hacked in credential stuffing attack

Hackers left the stolen data unsecured and unencrypted, so anyone with internet access could access it
24 Nov 2020
Spotify 'might ditch an IPO in favour of direct listing'
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Business strategy

Spotify 'might ditch an IPO in favour of direct listing'

Report - move would see the company bypass institutional investors
7 Apr 2017
Spotify updates privacy policy following outcry
Security

Spotify updates privacy policy following outcry

The company’s CEO has followed through on his promise to clarify certain points
7 Sep 2015
Spotify vs Apple Music
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Business strategy

Spotify vs Apple Music

We take a look at the battle between the two music titans, and see how they stack up against each other
6 Aug 2015
Taylor Swift makes Apple Music pay trial-period royalties
Business strategy

Taylor Swift makes Apple Music pay trial-period royalties

Apple performs swift U-turn over its streaming service after open letter
22 Jun 2015
EU to probe Apple over music streaming service
Music cloud
Mobile

EU to probe Apple over music streaming service

Regulator to investigate as yet unlaunched streaming service
2 Apr 2015
Are we really in the middle of a data breach epidemic?
Data breach
Security

Are we really in the middle of a data breach epidemic?

Davey Winder explains why the recent run of data breach headlines are really nothing to worry about
4 Jun 2014
Spotify reveals hack on Android devices
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Security

Spotify reveals hack on Android devices

The music service has warned of unauthorised access of its systems and data
28 May 2014
Preserving your digital legacy
asset management

Preserving your digital legacy

With digital download sales booming, Caroline Donnelly finds out how to go about passing on these assets post-death
23 Apr 2014
Copyright law overhaul to make ripping CDs legal
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Business strategy

Copyright law overhaul to make ripping CDs legal

However, Government quick to remind users they must own the content to avoid falling foul of copyright law.
31 Mar 2014
Apple iCloud hit by patent infringement claims
iCloud
cloud computing

Apple iCloud hit by patent infringement claims

US software company files suits against Apple, Amazon and Spotify, claiming their cloud services have infringed on its intellectual property.
19 Nov 2012
Spotify targeted by malicious ads
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unified threat management (UTM)

Spotify targeted by malicious ads

The free version of Spotify is targeted by malicious ads, as hackers look to place malware on users' systems.
28 Mar 2011
Today in tech: Hotmail gets an upgrade, Spotify tweaks
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Network & Internet

Today in tech: Hotmail gets an upgrade, Spotify tweaks

Pressed for time but need to keep on top of tech news? Look no further than this daily roundup.
18 May 2010
Today in tech: Up in the cloud, search for security recruits
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Security

Today in tech: Up in the cloud, search for security recruits

Pressed for time but need to keep on top of tech news? Look no further than this daily roundup.
27 Apr 2010
Spotify takes aim at iTunes with social, library features
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Network & Internet

Spotify takes aim at iTunes with social, library features

Spotify's largest update adds Facebook integration and adds a library feature to let users listen to their own music alongside streaming songs.
27 Apr 2010
Spotify hits 320,000 paid for users
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Network & Internet

Spotify hits 320,000 paid for users

But there's still no US launch date for Spotify, according to its chief executive.
17 Mar 2010
Overheating London data centre takes Spotify offline
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Server & storage

Overheating London data centre takes Spotify offline

Too much hot air at its London data centre knocked Spotify offline on Saturday night.
22 Feb 2010
HTC Hero and Spotify arriving on 3 next month
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Mobile

HTC Hero and Spotify arriving on 3 next month

The HTC Hero is coming to the 3 network and deals will include subscriptions to Spotify Premium.
19 Oct 2009
Spotify lands on iPhone, Android
Spotify on iPhone
Mobile

Spotify lands on iPhone, Android

Spotify's streaming music service finally comes to the iPhone and Android platforms.
7 Sep 2009
Spotify heading to iPhone within weeks
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Mobile

Spotify heading to iPhone within weeks

The popular music app is finally coming to the iPhone, but only for Spotify Premium subscribers.
27 Jul 2009