Top Five Reasons Why Spotify is Better Than Pandora - http://clapway.com/2016/01/14/top-5-reasons-why-spotify-is-better-than-pandora/

Spotify and Pandora are online music streaming software that are both extremely fun to use. They do have quite a few differences, though.

Those differences are certainly better in Spotify than in Pandora.

REASON 1: CHOOSING YOUR MUSIC

In Pandora, users get to listen to any specific type of music that they want to. Pandora features their radio station, but there is one major problem with it. Users can not pick the specific song they want in Pandora, but they can in Spotify. Using this service, users can pick any songs that they want to listen to.

REASON 2: MUSIC COLLECTION

Not only does Spotify allow users to pick their own songs, they also allow users to store them in their own personal library of music. Not only this but if you are a subscriber, you can listen to this music without being connected to the internet.

REASON 3: USER INTERFACE

The interface for Pandora is not necessarily bad, but the interface for Spotify is better. Last year, the company actually added a new darker them that made their service look more engaging. It is also very easy to discover music with their service.

REASON 4: PLATFORMS

Spotify can be accessed by a lot of services including the iPad, the Mac, Windows, Google Chromecast, Android, and many other platforms. If you have a device that connects to the internet, then it can most likely use this service.

REASON 5: THE STARTING TRIAL COST

You can use Spotify for free, but the Premium version of it is worth it for the offline mode alone. The best part about this, though, is the company offers you the first three months of the premium version for only $1. So, if you ended up hating the service, then you would only lose out on $1.

Top Five Reasons Why Spotify is Better Than Pandora

Tesla, BMW and Ford Team Up With Spotify - http://clapway.com/2015/12/22/tesla-bmw-and-ford-team-up-with-spotify-123/

Tesla is really going all out for customer satisfaction, as their cars will now feature a unique Spotify Premium account completely and absolutely free of charge. Tesla will be paying for all costs for every Model S and Model X car getting the upgrade. In the past, Tesla had an arrangement with Rdio, but the company recently fell through the cracks. Now Elon Musk’s venture has inked a deal with music streaming giant Spotify.

Spotify Premium is Only Available for Tesla Drivers in Europe, Australia and Hong Kong

All new Tesla owners in these regions will have their own Spotify car account. There’s no need for drivers to upgrade their existing accounts. Spotify Premium can be completely controlled from the Tesla models’ huge touchscreens.

Spotify is Joining Hands with Other Car Makers Like Ford and BMW

It looks like the streaming service is looking to collaborate with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The company has announced partnerships with Ford and BMW/Mini. The deal with Tesla is extra special, though, since it is the only one that includes unlimited Spotify Premium with absolutely no data charges, ever.

Spotify also has a partnership with Uber, and they have plans for car system integration ventures in the near future. The company has shared that they have many exciting announcements in regards to their movements to the automotive industry.

Will Spotify Also Come in the Apple Car?

If and when Apple release their much rumored Apple Car, it will likely come with free Apple Music or with an upgrade to existing user accounts. Apple is not the kind of company to actively neglect exclusivity. The truth is Spotify is the hottest streaming service on the market right now, and there are many companies milking on that success.

As soon as the Apple Car is out, though, it’s probably game over. Apple Music might actually start shipping out to cars that already feature Apple CarPlay to bring in more Apple Music users to the table.

Does this Indicate Next Level Popularity?

With these developments, is it the end of the line for other mobile streaming services like Songza, Pandora, SoundCloud and Hype Machine? It is certainly possible that this upgrade to car integration is what shows that Spotify was destined to become overwhelmingly popular. Apple Music users come half from loyalty and half because of its accessibility, but Spotify has become a great competitor.

Will Other Streaming Services Hit Outside Industries?

Other music streaming services may branch out to other industries, but the automotive world is changing. This is a great time to bring in music streaming services. Most people opt for plugging in their phones to their cars as opposed to listening to the radio, or they have services like SiriusXM to make their car rides musically enjoyable. Radio is pretty much dead unless people are looking for a break from their own music libraries.Radio is pretty much dead unless people are looking for a break from their own music libraries. The truth is there is more demand for AUX cables for cars than there is for better radio stations.

Radio is Dying in America

Radio is pretty much dead unless people are looking for a break from their own music libraries. The truth is there is more demand for AUX cables for cars than there is for better radio stations. Everything that people could possibly be looking for is at the tap of their smartphone screen and that is not about to change. All the radio can do is accommodate. Services like iTunes Radio and Spotify Radio give people the feeling of listening to the radio, so what’s the use of listening to the real thing?

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Tesla, BMW and Ford Team Up With Spotify

Google Play Music Wins Over Spotify in Africa - http://clapway.com/2015/12/08/google-play-music-wins-over-spotify-in-africa-123/

Google Play Music has hit the African market, launching in South Africa today. The service allows any user to upload up to 50,000 songs from their libraries free of charge, and can also purchase additional tracks and keep in their Google Play Music Libraries permanently. The subscription, much like to Spotify and Apple Music, costs $9.99 per month.

Google Play Music is Cheaper in South Africa

The service will be coming to South Africa at the excellent price of $49.99 South African rands per month, which is about $3.50. There hasn’t been any information released regarding if this will be the price only for a limited time or if it will remain as is.

This is Google’s first outreach to the African continent though other Google Play services are available in African countries. Google Books was first introduced to South Africa in 2014, and Google Apps have also been around for a while. Google Movies is available in certain African countries, but not in South Africa.

Google Play Music iOS App is Also Now Available in South Africa

The original Google announcement declares that the app would only be available for Android and the web, but an app for iOS has since rolled out. Google is starting to roll out more and more Google products three months after carrier billing was released for Google Play purchases in South Africa.

This means that instead of being charged directly onto their cards, users who buy content at Google Play get billed directly to their phone bills. That could be Google’s business model for African countries as it’s not certain that this kind of strategy would work in the American market. Still, this is great news for Google, who is offering the same services as Spotify and Apple Music for a significantly cheaper price. This will give them a definite advantage in an important market.

Google Play Music Wins Over Spotify in Africa

Google Music is Way Better Than Spotify - http://clapway.com/2015/12/03/google-music-is-way-better-than-spotify-123/

Newsflash: Google Music is simply better than Spotify. There is possibly room for a different opinion here, but Google Music has everything Spotify has and more. Both of these music platforms stream music and allow users to pick and choose from various artists and songs, but Google offers more.

WHY GOOGLE MUSIC IS BETTER THAN SPOTIFY

For starters, we will begin with what Google Music and Spotify have in common. Both of these companies have their subscription prices at $9.99 a month. Both of these platforms allow users to search through thousands of songs and make custom playlists. They also allow users to share their music with fellow people via social media. Now we come to the big reason why Google Music is better. It allows users ad-free access with YouTube’s Red subscription service. YouTube has every sort of media that one can want and is the front runner in video making. The combined services of Google Music and YouTube Red make this subscription much better than Spotify.

GOOGLE MUSIC SHOULD BE SWITCHED TO

Anybody that is currently subscribed to Spotify should seriously consider switching to Google Play. As a matter of fact, they would be foolish not to. The added fact of YouTube Red should be all it takes as the combination of YouTube’s videos and Google’s music can not be beat. Also, for those who will just use YouTube freely, YouTube Red is an overall better experience to use than just YouTube. This is attributed to all ad’s being blocked, producing new and exclusive content, and offline playback of videos.

SPOTIFY NEEDS TO RESPOND

If Spotify does not respond and do something quickly, then they could be taken down by Google Play. Many users are going to start seeing that Google Play is superior and Spotify’s days of success could be over. Keep an eye on Spotify over the next year, as they might respond and try and make their music platform even better.

Google Music is Way Better Than Spotify

Facebook "Music Stories" to Compete with Spotify - http://clapway.com/2015/11/06/facebook-music-stories-to-compete-with-spotify123/

Facebook has just introduced the ‘music stories’ feature, which allows users to sample 30 second clips of songs that their friends post. These songs can come from platforms such as Apple Music, iTunes and even Spotify. They can stream the songs from music stories and follow links to purchase them or add them directly to their Spotify or Apple Music accounts.

This comes as a refreshing collaboration between the three companies, but it could be a tool to compete with either one. The next step for Facebook would be to form a partnership with a music streaming service through music stories, or even make their own. Facebook is looking to become a one-stop place for all needs, music being its next target.

But Facebook has other things to deal with in the meantime, especially the battery drain issue that its iOS app has been reporting as of late. They’re under reparations for the problem, and its leading users to believe that Facebook has less respect for iOS users that it would allow something like this to happen. Facebook has many big plans that are faced with smaller issues, but seeing the company’s rap sheet, it’s obvious they will do anything to face up to competition, and this is no different.

Facebook "Music Stories" to Compete with Spotify

Be In Control Of Life"s Soundtrack With GoGlove - http://clapway.com/2015/10/17/control-lifes-soundtrack-goglove123/

Ben Harris and Eric Ely, makers of the GoGlove, are back at it again. This time, they’ve revamped “The Ultimate Activity Accessory” to include several new, innovative features, perfect for music lovers, every day athletes, and adventure seekers all around the world.

The nifty device essentially acts as a wireless Bluetooth controller that allows you to control the music playback features on your phone without having to dig through your pockets to find it. The idea for the versatile gadget came about when Harris, an avid skier, grew tired of having to take off his gloves to fumble with his phone while out on the slopes. When he approached his cousin Eric with his idea for the GoGlove, the duo set out to bring the project to life.

To use the device and trigger an action on your phone (change the song, play, pause, etc.), all you have to do is press the correct finger to your thumb – the sensors placed in your fingertips will do the rest. GoGlove’s new and free mobile application will also allow you to customize the action for each finger as you go. Wear it as is or even under another pair of gloves. Don’t worry, the GoGlove won’t lose functionality thanks to Harris and Ely’s patented AirTap technology.

But the capabilities of the GoGlove go way beyond music. Any physical activity can be enhanced with the gadget – whether you’re a biker, runner, or skier, like Harris. Due to its open source code, for example, it’s possible for the GoGlove to work with your other apps on your phone, including Pandora, Spotify, Songza, etc.

Harris and Ely have also redesigned the module, so that the GoGlove can be used all-year round as a stand-alone phone remote. Clip the device to your shirt or fasten it to a key chain for seamless control of your favorite devices, such as your phone camera or your GoPro.

Be in full control at all times, whether you’re on or off a mountain. As their slogan goes, “Life has a soundtrack.” GoGlove simply lets you “control yours.”

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Has the #Spotify privacy policy gone too far? Will you #QuitSpotify? - http://clapway.com/2015/08/23/%e2%80%8bthe-spotify-privacy-policy-has-changed-the-internet-is-going-crazy-342/

Spotify’s new privacy policy has led its users to object to the streaming service that counts more than 20 million paid and 55 million free subscribers. With members threatening to leave the service over changes in terms and conditions, the Spotify chief executive, Daniel Ek, apologised publicly in a written blog post.

THE NEW SPOTIFY PRIVACY POLICY

The new terms and conditions of the music service include access to sensitive and sensor data, found on the users’ smartphones. Phone numbers, photographs, locations and other information stored in your phone have been sent to the Spotify servers if you’ve hit “yes” when the new Ts&Cs popped up.

Yep, that’s what you signed up for.

QUIT SPOTIFY

The hashtag #QuitSpotify has become trending after the announcement, and users all over the world express their complaints to the service with Markus Persson (also known as Notch), creator of Minecraft, tweeting to his 2.4 million followers that he was cancelling his own account.

Spotify has said in response that those changes are meant to improve the user experience. For example, new Spotify terms and conditions request access to how fast users move in order to help the Spotify Running app which matches beats per minute of songs it chooses to play, to the pace you run.

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THE PUBLIC APOLOGY

Mr. Ek apologised in a blog post and he promised an update to the new policy, which will clarify it, but he did not suggest that the terms themselves would be changed.

What he wrote was that the team should have communicated the meaning of these policies better and make clear how the information users share with Spotify will -and will not- be used. Also, he noted that Spotify will not access photos, contacts, GPS or sensor without the user’s permission.

THERE IS A SOLUTION

If you don’t wish to give access to any personal data but you still love using Spotify, the only thing you have to do is accept the new terms of service, and then deny access every time a Spotify prompt hits your screen.

However, Spotify does not want to collect your personal data just for fun or because of a spy-type “New World Order” game. Contacts are most likely to assist you in connecting with friends on the app, and photos and location data are collected to provide advertising agencies with useful, marketing information.

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The new #music #tech with #PrimeMusic. - http://clapway.com/2015/07/28/amazon-launches-prime-music-to-combat-apple-music-and-spotify-325/

Amazon has launched a new music streaming app as a part of Prime service, with more than a million songs available to users.

PRIME MUSIC WENT LINE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM THIS MORNING

Prime Music has gone live in the UK this morning, and comes as a part of Amazon Prime membership. The £79 yearly plan that gives users free same day shipping from the e-commerce giant, as well as Prime Instant Video, full access to Amazon’s existing TV and film streaming service, along with other benefits.

The United States based company launched the music service in America last year, and now it has used its database of the users in the United Kingdom’s buying habits to rebuild the app tailored for the customers overseas.

AMAZON MUSIC WILL HAVE OVER A MILLION SONGS

The app will enable users to stream over a million songs at no extra cost to the user, but it also allows them to combine them with other digital tracks that they have purchased from Amazon in the past.

This streaming service will appear within the current Amazon Music app, which is free to download. The managing director at Amazon UK, Christopher North, said that the UK costumers loved it when they added the unlimited photo storage and Prime Instant Video into Prime last year. This was all in addition to the unlimited one-day delivery items of millions of items, as well as access to over 800,000 Kindle titles that can be borrowed.

AMAZON SAYS THAT THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING

They said in many press releases that they were just getting started on making a lot of programs and promotions and the Prime Music is just the beginning. There are more than a million songs from a plethora of best-selling artists plus over a hundred Prime Playlists that are hand-build by their team of music experts. This is all at no cost to the customer.

This announcement comes jut three weeks after Apple launched its own music streaming service, Apple Music, to compete with Spotify. However, Amazon says that they are not looking to compete with Apple Music, and pointed out that Prime membership contains a series of services that benefit users with Prime Music being just one component.

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“I just played a gig inside a giant owl and my girl just changed the music scene. What a day!”. - http://clapway.com/2015/06/22/is-taylor-swift-more-powerful-than-apple/

 

Yesterday, pop artist Taylor Swift published a letter on her Tumblr page accusing Apple for not paying artists during the first three-month trial of their new streaming service. Today, however, the technology giant seems to have changed its mind.

Just a few weeks ago, the company announced their new product, Apple Music, hoping that users will leave Spotify behind in the coming months and switch to their service. On top of the typical streaming services one expects, the company also launched a 24-hour radio station called “Beats 1”, which aims to “bring you a fresh take on the genres you love” .

Apple announced that Apple Music will be available for free to its customers for the first three months, and will charge $9.99 each month after the trial.

“Not the complaints of a spoiled, petulant child”

Taylor Swift hardly criticised the streaming service denying all her music to Apple. But this is not the first time she’s made such moves. In fact, the artist is known for her open battle against streaming services after pulling off all her music from Spotify last November, just days before releasing her new album 1989, which saw records sales.

The artist, though, described how “These are not the complaints of a spoiled, petulant child”, but “echoed sentiments” of all artists who still have not achieved her same success and would struggle to work for three months unpaid.

Swift underlined how these remarks are not about her personal situation, by emphasising in her letter that she is at her fifth album and able to support herself. Instead, she clarifies how this is about the artists who are trying to breakout in the music scene and are hindered by the popularity of streaming services which give them little to no compensation.

A very low pay

Spotify revealed that it pays artists as little as $0.07 per stream. So it is understandable why artists would stand up against the low pay offered by streaming services, which are steadily becoming everyone’s main source for music playback.

“We know that this incredible company [Apple] has the money to pay artists, writers and producers for the 3 month trial period… even if it is free for the fans trying it out” Swift wrote. “We don’t ask you for free iPhones. Please don’t ask us to provide you with our music for no compensation”, she concluded.

Taylor Swift’s power

But as Spotify made no changes to its payment policies and just limited itself to quoting one of her songs begging the artist to change her mind, Apple decided to “accommodate” her request.

The company announced today that it will now pay all artists during the trial months, making it a victory for the singer’s fight against the injustices of music streaming compensation.

In a tweet today, Swift made it clear, once again, that this fight is not just about her. She wrote that “they listened to us”, implying that she is fighting for both her rights and those of all artists in the music industry. Calvin Harris, Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, sarcastically tweeted “I just played a gig inside a giant owl and my girl just changed the music scene. What a day!”.

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