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Netflix sheds in-app/App Store subscription option for iOS device users

Following a trend set by a number of other companies, video streaming service Netflix is no longer allowing new customers to subscribe via iTunes, or at least by way of an in-app purchase on their iPhone or iPad. The change began rolling out globally in late November, according to a VentureBeat article published on Friday. […]

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Amazon confirms Apple Music support for more Alexa-enabled speakers en route

If you liked Apple Music on your Amazon Alexa-enabled speaker, there’s more on the way. Amazon has confirmed that Apple Music will eventually be supported on additional Alexa-enabled speakers. Amazon didn’t provide a timeframe for the rollout. A variety of third-party Alexa speakers and devices are available from brands such as Sonos, JBL, Ultimate Ears, […]

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Apple Music to arrive on Amazon Echo devices as of December 17th

If you’re hankering for more music on the Amazon Echo in time for the holiday season, you’re in luck. Apple Music will arrive for the Amazon Echo with users being able to ask Alexa to access their Apple Music starting December, 17th, via a new skill. Via the Echo, Alexa will be able to play […]

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Apple begins listing HomePod units in its the refurbished section of its U.S. online store

Apple on Tuesday added the HomePod to the refurbished products section of its United States online store, offering the smart speaker at a discount for the first time. The HomePod, which is available in both space gray and white colors, has been discounted to $299, a $50 discount off its regular $349 price tag. There […]

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AirPlay 2 support added for macOS, iOS Sonos apps

This is a marriage of two pretty nifty things. Recently, the Sonos app for macOS and iOS was updated to include Apple’s AirPlay 2 protocol. The change is perhaps best described via Sonos’ blog: Last October we shared that we would be bringing Apple AirPlay 2 to Sonos. With AirPlay 2 you can play any […]