Apple has hired Rebekah Horne as its new head of music and other services for Australia and New Zealand. In this capacity, she will guide services including Apple Music, iTunes, and the App Store for those markets. Continue Reading
Apple reported its financials for its fourth quarter, which ended on September 29. The tech company posted quarterly revenue of $62.9 billion, up 20% from the same period last year. Net income was $2.91 per diluted share, an increase of 41% on-year. Continue Reading
Apple Music has entered a partnership with Genius, a database of music lyrics and annotations. Under the terms of their deal, both parties will make their services available on each other’s platforms. Continue Reading
Apple Music continues its trend of siphoning talent away from the BBC. Hip-hop experts have been an especially hot commodity, and the BBC isn’t the only operation to have leading talent seek greener pastures at a rival. Continue Reading
Apple Music has landed an exclusive deal with Ministry of Sound. Under the terms of the deal, the dance music specialist will only make its curated playlists available on the Apple streaming service beginning October 4. The agreement reflects a shift in how both labels and streaming services are approaching exclusive content. Continue Reading
Google Maps has long been the gold standard for navigation, and the platform’s latest update includes a musical angle. The maps service added integrations with Spotify, Apple Music, and Google Play Music. Continue Reading
Apple Music has received a few tweaks that should streamline the user experience. First, its display of albums has been updated. Second, the streaming service will also present new Top 100 charts. Continue Reading
Today features a duo of updates for Apple Music. First, the streaming service has hired Briean Bumbery as its director of publicity. There’s also a noteworthy beta test in the works for the latest version of Apple Music. Continue Reading
Apple Music is putting a brighter spotlight on classical music thanks to its partnership with Deutsche Grammophon. The classical music label is helping to curate The DG Playlist, which will feature recordings from across its 120 years in operation. The pair is also tapping some of the label’s younger talents to aid in the curation. Continue Reading
Brief news items and worthy reads from around the web: Music Biz Slams Citi Report on Industry & Artist Revenue as ‘Inconsistent,’ ‘Inaccurate.’ The future is ear: Why “hearables” are finally tech’s next big thing. Spotify’s $30 billion playlist for global domination. Cook says Apple not in music streaming for the money. Your Favourite BBC Podcasts, Now on Spotify in the UK. Continue Reading
Apple Music has long been making video a key component in its strategy, from funding viral music videos to landing exclusive visual albums. Now, the streaming service has a new visual project with a decidedly classic bent. Continue Reading
Apple Music is teaming up with Verizon for a telecom bundle. “It gives our customers exactly what they want,” said Angie Klein, vice president of marketing for Verizon, in an official statement. Continue Reading