Apple Music

Apple has acquired global rights to a new documentary called Songwriter, which follows singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran through much of 2016 as he evolves his unique style.
Source: macinsider

In a bid to capture one of the more neglected genres in music streaming — country — Apple has announced plans to set up a new team at the epicenter of the style, Nashville.
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The European Commission is investigating the proposed acquisition of Shazam by Apple, with competition concerns lengthening the time it will take for the regulator to approve or deny the purchase of the song recognition service by the iPhone manufacturer.
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Rap star J. Cole has reportedly smashed the Apple Music record for streams in a single day, thanks to his new album, “KOD.”
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Apple’s upcoming morning show drama starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon is expected to get a new showrunner after creator Jay Carson left the project due to “creative differences.”
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The new EP by pop/R&B singer The Weeknd managed over 26 million streams within 24 hours on Apple Music, Apple said on Tuesday, some 6 million of those belonging to the song “Call Out My Name.”
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Apple this week updated the Android client for Apple Music to support the service’s new emphasis on music videos.
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Apple has opted to renew “Carpool Karaoke” for a second season, according to CBS, which hosts “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” from which “Carpool Karaoke” was spun off.
Source: macinsider

A day after a debacle began about the HomePod silicone ring on the base of the unit was causing a stain to appear on some wood surfaces, it looks that the Sonos One has a similar issue with its own vibration-insulating feet.
Source: macinsider

Sonos on Friday shared a special Spotify playlist on Twitter, taking a friendly jab at the Apple HomePod, its new competition in the Wi-Fi speaker market.
Source: macinsider