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Ubisoft to release Skull & Bones, Avatar game by April 2023

Other notable games coming from Ubisoft, including Beyond Good & Evil 2, were hardly mentioned throughout today's report.
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Google Assistant and YouTube Music coming to Galaxy Watch 4

Google is building on its partnership with Samsung to bring new Android communication, productivity, and entertainment features to the Galaxy Watch 4.
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Spotify’s HiFi tier was MIA in 2021. Will 2022 be any different?

It's been almost a year since Spotify announced a lossless, CD-quality music tier. Now that its original timeline has come and gone, is Spotify HiFi dead?
Apple Music

How to share your Apple Music library on Mac, iOS, and more

Got an Apple Music library you want to share? Doing so is quick and easy with Home Sharing on your Mac and iOS devices -- we’ll show you exactly how it’s done.
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How to play Apple Music on an Alexa device

Alexa is happy to play Apple Music if you know how to set it up. Here's how to get songs from your Apple device or Apple Music to play on your Alexa device.
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Watch Spotify’s tour of its plush U.S. headquarters

Spotify has offered curious folks a look inside its newly refurbished -- and very plush -- U.S. headquarters at 4WTC in New York City.
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Sonos adds Dolby Atmos Music and hi-res audio support for Amazon Music

Sonos is adding the ability to play Dolby Atmos Music and hi-res audio tracks directly from Amazon Music on compatible products like the Arc and Beam soundbars.
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Spotify adds a Netflix hub so you can listen to the chilling sounds of Squid Game

Spotify is the place to be if you're a fan of Netflix shows like Squid Game or Outer Banks. A dedicated hub has access to official soundtracks and playlists.
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LG’s WebOS TVs get a native Apple Music app

If you've got a WebOS 4.0 TV from LG, you now have access to the full Apple Music app.
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Spotify finally adds real-time lyrics support to its mobile apps

You can now sing along with your favorite songs on Spotify with the company's new real-time lyrics feature.
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Tidal launches free subscription tier and more ways for artists to get paid

The music service once co-owned by Jay Z has released its first free streaming subscription tier, which will offer full access to the service's music catalog.
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Spotify’s services are slowly returning to normal after Google Cloud problem

Spotify's web and mobile player interfaces aren't accessible for a lot of people at the moment.
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Amazon Music HD now included free with Amazon Music Unlimited

Amazon has just included its entire Amazon Music HD catalog for free with subscriptions to its Amazon Music Unlimited streaming music service.
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Spotify tweaks search functionality to make music discovery more convenient

Until recently, Spotify's search functionality had made the process a bit more cumbersome than it needed to be.
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Spotify hits repeat on its Premium special offer: $1 a month for 3 months

Back by popular demand it seems, or perhaps to bolster demand, Spotify is relaunching its $1 for three months of its Premium tier of service for anyone who has not previously signed up for a subscription. The offer begins on May 15 and ends on June 30.
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Spotify is finally making it easier to block unwanted followers

A new Spotify feature will make it possible to permanently block followers -- without calling customer service.
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Amazon Music expands spatial audio to more devices

Amazon Music is following Apple Music's lead by rolling out spatial audio support to more devices, including iOS and Android phones.
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The Moto 360 and other older Wear OS watches can now download YouTube Music

Google is bringing YouTube Music to older Wear OS watches after rolling it out to the Snapdragon Wear 4100 watches last month.
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Just a month after its launch, Amazon Music Unlimited unveils a family plan

Just over a month after its initial launch, Amazon Music Unlimited has added the new Family subscription plan, which up to six family members can share.
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YouTube Music is finally fixing its most annoying limitation for some free users

Canadian users of YouTube Music's free account finally get background listening starting November 3, leaving others to look on in envy.
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Spotify looks to lure podcasters, listeners away from Apple with polls, Q&As

In its fight with Apple to be the number one player in podcasting, Spotify has announced two new tools to make episodes more interactive: Polls and Q&As.
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Google is finally bringing YouTube Music to older Wear OS watches

Google's YouTube Music app is no longer exclusive to watches running Google Wear OS 3. The company is bringing it to older devices this week.
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iPhone 13 and new iPads hit by Apple Music bug

Apple has said that if owners of the new iPhone 13 and new iPads restore the device from a backup, they may have trouble using Apple Music. But there's a fix.
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AirPods, Beats owners can get Apple Music free for 6 months

If you're yet to try out Apple's music streaming service and you own one of its audio devices, you may be able to take advantage of a special offer.
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Spotify now powers Delta Air Lines’ seatback music

Delta Air Lines and Spotify have teamed up to power the carrier's in-flight setback music experience.
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Your Philips Hue lights can now sync to the beat of your Spotify music

Philips Hue has partnered with Spotify for a more streamlined, immersive music and light experience.
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Spotify could launch its HiFi lossless audio tier any day now

In February, Spotify announced its plans to launch a lossless audio tier called Spotify HiFi. Now, a newly discovered video suggests the launch could be soon.
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New Tidal app will bring a wave of music to your Samsung smartwatch

Tidal fans now have another way to enjoy their music collection. the Tidal app is coming to Samsung wearables, including the Samsung Galaxy Watch, Gear Sport, and more. Tidal also announced that it will be bringing its wearable app to other devices, which will likely include the Apple Watch.
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Sprint teams up with Tidal to offer six months of premium music service

Sprint's extending an exclusive Tidal offer to new and existing subscribers: Six months of free high-quality music streaming.
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Five years on, Jay-Z’s Tidal is still fighting to make waves

Jay-Z's Tidal streaming service launched with an enormous publicity campaign. Five years on, it's still a bit-player. But not through lack of trying.
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SoundCloud debuts middle-tier streaming service, its cheapest ad-free option ever

SoundCloud has launched a middle-tier version of its paid subscription service, allowing users to avoid ads and save their favorite tracks.
Apple Music

With live radio and unlimited play, Apple Music steps up to Spotify

After months of speculation, Apple finally unveiled its new music streaming service, Apple Music, at WWDC 2015.
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Hailee Steinfeld reveals Apple TV+ deal: It’s free for students with Apple Music

Apple has announced the first of its Apple TV+ bundles via one of its marquee stars, Hailee Steinfeld. The actress who plays the lead role in the original production Dickinson detailed the deal, which gives students who subscribe to Apple Music a free Apple TV+ account.
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Spotify’s Family Plan just got much better for bigger families

Spotify just got better for big families, with its previously complicated Family Plan getting an update that brings one price for up to six family members.