You read that right: Spotify is going to be more expensive than Apple Music soon, and the streaming platform has yet to release its long-rumored HiFi tier. In a recent advisory that it is sending to all its subscribers, Spotify will be increasing prices from Php 129/month to Php 149/month for individual plans and from […]
We all know Christmas and New Year’s season in the Philippines is one to behold. It’s quite merry due to the abundance of festivities, manifesting in hordes of people raiding outside establishments. When the sun sets, most settle at home with their families and partake in fun activities alongside a healthy meal. When it’s time […]
(UPDATE) Spotify also silently announced a price hike, with their individual subscription now priced at Php 149/month (from Php 129/month). While we rarely experience any price hike for streaming services, it seems that Apple is experiencing the woes of a weak economy and the global effects of inflation. We recently got an email, stating that […]
While TikTok is already making waves as a social media platform for short-form, vertical video, it seems that they are not resting on their laurels just yet. Recently Insider discovered that ByteDance filed a trademark for TikTok Music. According to the documents, ByteDance filed the trademark application for TikTok Music last May 2022 the US Patent and […]
You read that right – SMART, in collaboration with Apple Music, is set to dole out complimentary 6-month plans to their subscribers. It’s actually been out for awhile now, but this becomes a better deal when you consider the new features that have been implemented within the app. What does this all entail and how […]
Still on the fence if you should get an Apple Music subscription? Whether you have availed of the 3-month trial or not, Smart is offering a slick promo for all its subscribers by giving away a free Apple Music subscription for six months. Claiming and redeeming it is very easy, and we’re here to give […]
Apple is brewing something very, very interesting for its Music platform, as it announced that it will offer Lossless audio and Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos starting June 2021 at no additional cost. Spatial Audio aims to deliver a more immersive audio experience, offering multi-dimensional audio to select tracks. On the other hand, Lossless Audio […]
More music streaming platforms to choose from Samsung adds more features to its Smart TV offerings by adding support for Apple Music. This makes the Korean tech giant the first brand to add Apple Music to TVs. The update will be available to Samsung’s Smart TVs from 2018 onwards. These include the N, R, and […]
A Mother’s Perspective on Apple Music and Spotify For most of my life, an apple is something to bite, tinder is “panggatong”, and a tablet you need to swallow to get well. All that has changed and in such a revolutionary way! As a 53-year old mom, I feel so blessed to have the mental […]
Far less than what Apple is charging in the US If you want to use Apple’s new subscription-based music streaming service but aren’t willing to shell out the required $9.99 a month (Php 451) to enjoy it, we have good news for you – apparently users based in the Philippines will only have to pay […]
Should Spotify be scared of Apple? Apple changed the way we listened to music with iTunes back when it was first released in 2001. Fast forward to 2015, and Apple’s music platform is being threatened by upstarts like Spotify. Today, the firm from Cupertino fights back with the announcement of Apple Music – their own […]
As a much-requested feature for Apple Watch users, Spotify finally rolls out a feature that lets you download music on the smartwatch and enjoy offline listening. With this new feature, Apple Watch users can listen to their Spotify tunes while leaving behind their phones at home. “All users are already able to play tracks, albums, […]